Hybrid Event Manager: Orchestrate Client Experiences

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 450,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Networking opportunities

Competitive bonuses

Job summary

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a meticulous Event Coordinator & Manager to support corporate and social events in the region. You will liaise with clients, vendors, and internal teams to deliver memorable events from concept to completion.

This role combines strong organizational skills with client relations, vendor negotiation, and on-site event leadership. A hybrid model offers on-site and remote work flexibility while maintaining a busy calendar of diverse events.

Qualifications

• Proven experience coordinating and managing events from concept to delivery.
• Strong vendor relations, budgeting, and logistics planning.
• Excellent communication with clients, teams and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute all aspects of event coordination and management.
• Develop tailored event proposals and presentations for clients.
• Coordinate catering, AV and other service providers for seamless delivery.
• Oversee on-site event management and guest experience.
• Maintain clear client communication throughout planning and post-event.
• Monitor budgets and report on financial performance.

Skills

Event coordination

Vendor management

Negotiation

Client relations

Time management

Tools

Event management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Richards Bay is seeking a meticulous Event Coordinator & Manager to support corporate and social events in the region. You will liaise with clients, vendors, and internal teams to deliver memorable events from concept to completion.

This role combines strong organizational skills with client relations, vendor negotiation, and on-site event leadership. A hybrid model offers on-site and remote work flexibility while maintaining a busy calendar of diverse events.