Premier Event Planner & Caterer Liaison - Stellenbosch

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus structure

Travel opportunities

Professional development

Creative environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Event Planner & Caterer Liaison to design and execute bespoke events. You will liaise with clients to translate visions into detailed proposals, oversee vendor selection, budgets, and timelines, and ensure flawless execution from concept to cleanup.

This role requires at least five years in event planning, a proven catering network, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with event planning software.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in event planning.
• Portfolio of successful events.
• Experience working with catering vendors.
• Strong negotiation, communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with event planning software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Consult with clients to understand event needs, objectives and budget constraints.
• Develop innovative event concepts, themes and proposals.
• Source, select and manage catering vendors, negotiate contracts and ensure service quality.
• Create and manage detailed event timelines, schedules and budgets.
• Oversee on-site event logistics, venue setup, staffing coordination and vendor management.
• Ensure exceptional client satisfaction through proactive communication and meticulous attention to detail.

Skills

Event planning

Vendor management

Budget management

Negotiation

Communication

Project management

Software tools

Tools

Event planning software

Job description

Placements24 in Stellenbosch seeks an experienced Event Planner & Caterer Liaison to design and execute bespoke events. You will liaise with clients to translate visions into detailed proposals, oversee vendor selection, budgets, and timelines, and ensure flawless execution from concept to cleanup.

This role requires at least five years in event planning, a proven catering network, strong negotiation and communication skills, and proficiency with event planning software.