Hotel Events Specialist: Create Memorable Experiences

Placements24; Upington; On-site; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Uniform provided

Employee discounts on hotel services

Professional development and training

Job summary

Placements24 presents an opportunity for an Events Coordinator for a prestigious Upington hotel in the Northern Cape. The role focuses on planning and executing corporate meetings and social events, coordinating with catering, AV, and banqueting teams, and delivering seamless on-site event experiences.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, is adaptable under pressure, and can manage multiple events with a customer-focused approach.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of experience in event planning or coordination.
• Qualification in Hospitality Management or Event Management is a plus.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate all aspects of event planning from initial client contact to post-event follow-up.
• Liaise with clients to understand requirements and provide tailored solutions.
• Develop event proposals, menus, timelines and budgets.
• Manage logistics between clients and hotel departments (catering, AV, banqueting, housekeeping).
• Oversee on-site execution and ensure professional delivery of each event.
• Conduct site visits and client meetings to showcase venue capabilities.
• Monitor budgets, expenses and profitability for events.
• Maintain relationships with clients and suppliers and ensure compliance with hotel policies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Customer-focused

Multitasking

Education

Hospitality Management degree

Event Management degree

Tools

MS Office

Event management software

Job description

Placements24 presents an opportunity for an Events Coordinator for a prestigious Upington hotel in the Northern Cape. The role focuses on planning and executing corporate meetings and social events, coordinating with catering, AV, and banqueting teams, and delivering seamless on-site event experiences.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational and communication skills, is adaptable under pressure, and can manage multiple events with a customer-focused approach.