Meeting & Events Specialist

eJobDesign; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A premier hospitality establishment in Cape Town seeks a Meetings & Events Specialist to lead and coordinate successful events. The role requires expertise in managing client requirements, ensuring quality standards, and facilitating communication for various events. Ideal candidates will have a Matric Certificate, relevant tertiary education, and at least 3 years of experience in a high-demand environment. The establishment fosters a culture of growth, care, and community, providing valuable opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

On-demand healthcare

Wellness activities

Comprehensive benefits including medical aid and retirement funding

Opportunity for professional coaching and traineeships

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate and a relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised institution.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy, high-demand environment.
• Excellent product knowledge of the hotel and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Facilitating communication and implementation of deliverables for various events.
• Reviewing and managing quotes, contracts, and function sheets for quality.
• Creating event proposals that fit client requirements within 12 – 24 hours.

Skills

Outstanding communication skills

Product knowledge of the hotel and surrounding areas

High ethical standards

Collaborative teamwork

Growth mindset and innovative thinking

Education

Matric Certificate

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

Overview

At The Vineyard Hotel, we're more than just a team. Every staff member plays a crucial role in creating an exceptional guest experience. Our commitment to our staff goes beyond hospitality. We prioritise their well‑being, providing on‑demand healthcare, wellness activities, assistance with essentials, and healthy meals.

We also offer growth opportunities through internal programs, traineeships, study loans, and professional coaching for managers. Comprehensive benefits, including medical aid, retirement and disability funding, are part of the package.

Our care for our staff and our dedication to social and environmental responsibility sets us apart. Join our community that values respect, care, and growth.

Job Title

Meetings & Events Specialist

Location

Cape Town – On-site

Responsibilities

As our Meetings and Events Specialist, you are an inspiring, empowering and results‑orientated leader with a passion for service excellence whilst maintaining standards and exceeding departmental goals.

• Apart from facilitating the communication and implementation of deliverables and forecasted events and business, you will also consolidate and track timelines for various events in consultation with various operational teams.
• You will review and manage the processing of quotes, contracts, and function sheets to ensure quality standards. Part of your role will be to assess and manage venue inventory alongside the HOD and Operations Team to evaluate event business and maximise revenues.
• You will create event proposals which fit client requirements and present these within a 12 – 24‑hour turnaround time. You will also demonstrate to clients a strong knowledge of hotel venues, facilities, and additional offerings, issue invoices and follow up on payments prior to the arrival of the clients.
• Hosting site inspections and creating sales opportunities for future events during client engagements will also form part of your role.

Qualifications

• Matric Certificate, and a relevant tertiary qualification from a recognised South African or International Educational Institution.
• 3 years’ experience in a similar role in a busy, high‑demands environment.
• Excellent product knowledge of the hotel and surrounding areas.
• Outstanding communication skills.
• High ethical standards and collaborative approach to teamwork.
• Growth mindset and innovative thinking.
• Commitment to the hotel’s values, service and leadership ethic.

Closing Date

Closing date: 24 December 2025

We are an equal opportunity employer.