Hybrid Event Coordinator — Plan, Lead & Elevate Experiences

Placements24; George; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work schedule

Health insurance

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in George, South Africa, seeks a Hybrid Event Coordinator to plan, coordinate and execute conferences, workshops and client gatherings with a mix of on-site and remote responsibilities.

You will collaborate with vendors, venues and internal teams to manage timelines, budgets and logistics, while overseeing on-site setup and attendee experiences. The role also covers post-event evaluations to drive improvements and alignment with brand objectives.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Event Coordinator with hybrid event delivery.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Strong vendor negotiation and management capabilities.
• Experience with event management software and virtual platforms.
• Strong communication and collaboration with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute a variety of events, including conferences, workshops, and client gatherings, managing both in-person and virtual components.
• Coordinate with vendors, venues, and internal teams to ensure all logistical aspects of events are managed effectively, utilizing a hybrid work model.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, and detailed project plans, tracking progress from a remote setting.
• Manage on-site event execution, overseeing setup, attendee experience, and troubleshooting any issues that arise.
• Source and negotiate with suppliers for event services, ensuring cost-effectiveness and quality.
• Conduct post-event evaluations to gather feedback and identify areas for future improvement.

Skills

Event coordination

Hybrid event management

Vendor management

Negotiation skills

Project management

Communication

Tools

Event management software

Virtual event platforms

Job description

Placements24 in George, South Africa, seeks a Hybrid Event Coordinator to plan, coordinate and execute conferences, workshops and client gatherings with a mix of on-site and remote responsibilities.

You will collaborate with vendors, venues and internal teams to manage timelines, budgets and logistics, while overseeing on-site setup and attendee experiences. The role also covers post-event evaluations to drive improvements and alignment with brand objectives.