Remote Events Coordinator - Virtual Hospitality Experiences

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote-friendly

Flexible hours

Professional development

Cutting-edge tech

Pretoria team

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a creative and organized Remote Events Coordinator to plan, manage and execute virtual and hybrid events from our Pretoria hub. The role involves coordinating with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless online gatherings, from concept through post-event analysis, in a remote-first, Pretoria-based setup.

The ideal candidate has proven experience in virtual/hybrid events, strong organizational skills, excellent communication, and the ability to multitask in

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Events Coordinator with a focus on virtual or hybrid events.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working remotely.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute a variety of virtual and hybrid events, ensuring flawless delivery.
• Coordinate with internal departments, speakers, and vendors to manage all event aspects.
• Manage event registration, attendee communication, and engagement strategies.
• Oversee the technical aspects of virtual events, including platform selection and troubleshooting.
• Develop event budgets and track expenses to ensure financial targets are met.
• Analyze event performance and provide post-event reports with recommendations for improvement.

Skills

Event coordination

Virtual events

Hybrid events

Vendor coordination

Budget management

Tools

Event management software

Virtual event platforms

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leader in innovative hospitality solutions , is seeking a creative and organized Remote Events Coordinator to manage virtual and hybrid events from their Pretoria hub. This role is essential for delivering unique online experiences for clients, requiring meticulous planning, execution, and coordination of all event logistics. You will work closely with internal teams and external vendors to ensure seamless virtual gatherings, from conceptualization to post-event analysis. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of virtual events in the hospitality industry , offering flexibility and the chance to work from a dedicated home office environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and execute a variety of virtual and hybrid events, ensuring flawless delivery.
• Coordinate with internal departments, speakers, and vendors to manage all event aspects.
• Manage event registration, attendee communication, and engagement strategies.
• Oversee the technical aspects of virtual events, including platform selection and troubleshooting.
• Develop event budgets and track expenses to ensure financial targets are met.
• Analyze event performance and provide post-event reports with recommendations for improvement.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Events Coordinator or similar role, with a focus on virtual or hybrid events.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, comfortable working remotely.
• Proficiency with event management software and virtual event platforms.
• A background in hospitality or client services is highly advantageous.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced, remote-first work environment within the South Africa context.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary with remote work benefits.
• Flexible working hours, enabling a strong work-life balance.
• Professional development budget for online courses and certifications.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge virtual event technologies.
• Be part of an innovative team shaping the future of virtual hospitality experiences from Pretoria .