Senior Event Coordinator - High-Profile Events, Travel Covered

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel and accommodation covered for /

Performance bonuses

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Event Coordinator to plan, execute and manage a diverse portfolio of corporate and social events. You will oversee budgets, coordinate with venues and vendors, and lead on-site teams to ensure flawless delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of event management experience, exceptional organizational and client-relations skills, and proficiency with event-management software and MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in event planning and coordination.
• Experience managing corporate and social events.
• Strong negotiation and vendor management skills.
• Excellent budget management and financial tracking.
• Exceptional communication and client management skills.
• Proficiency in event management software and MS Office.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing schedules.
• Willingness to work irregular hours including evenings and weekends.
• A degree in Event Management, Hospitality, Marketing, or a related field is preferred.
• Must reside in or be able to travel regularly to Benoni, Gauteng and surrounding areas.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute corporate and social events from concept to post-event analysis.
• Develop detailed event proposals, budgets and timelines.
• Source, negotiate with, and manage relationships with vendors, venues and suppliers.
• Coordinate all event logistics including venue setup, catering, audiovisual, entertainment and staffing.
• Oversee on-site event execution, ensuring smooth operations and troubleshooting issues.
• Liaise directly with clients to understand their needs, provide updates and ensure satisfaction.
• Manage event budgets effectively, track expenses and ensure profitability.
• Lead and motivate event staff and volunteers during event execution.
• Stay abreast of industry trends and best practices in event management.
• Conduct post-event evaluations and generate comprehensive reports.

Skills

Event coordination

Budget management

Vendor management

Client relationships

Communication skills

Event tech proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Event Management or related field

Tools

Event management software

MS Office Suite

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni, Gauteng, is seeking a Senior Event Coordinator to plan, execute and manage a diverse portfolio of corporate and social events. You will oversee budgets, coordinate with venues and vendors, and lead on-site teams to ensure flawless delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of event management experience, exceptional organizational and client-relations skills, and proficiency with event-management software and MS Office.