Virtual Events Coordinator

Placements24; Gauteng; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work stipend

Flexible hours

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly organized Virtual Events Coordinator to join a fully remote team based in South Africa. You will plan, execute, and manage webinars, virtual conferences, and online client engagement activities, supporting client acquisition and retention in Gauteng's virtual event landscape.

Responsibilities include platform management (Zoom/Teams/Hopin), budgeting, timelines, and cross-team collaboration with marketing and sales.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in coordinating virtual or hybrid events.
• Proficiency with virtual event platforms and webinar software.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for remote stakeholders.
• Experience troubleshooting technical issues during live online events.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute virtual events from concept to completion.
• Manage event platforms to ensure smooth delivery and user experience.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, and communication plans.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and content teams to define objectives.
• Provide technical support to speakers and attendees during live events.
• Analyze event performance data and deliver post-event insights.

Skills

Event coordination

Project management

Communication

Tech troubleshooting

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing/Communications/Event Management

Tools

Zoom

Teams

Hopin

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly organized and tech-savvy Virtual Events Coordinator to join their fully remote team, supporting their operations based out of Tembisa . You will be responsible for planning, executing, and managing a variety of online events, including webinars, virtual conferences, and online client engagement activities. This role requires a keen eye for detail, excellent project management skills, and the ability to manage multiple digital platforms simultaneously, ensuring a seamless and engaging experience for all participants, contributing directly to client acquisition and retention strategies in the dynamic Gauteng virtual event landscape.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute virtual events from concept to completion, managing all logistical aspects.
• Manage and optimize event platforms (e.g., Zoom, Teams, Hopin) to ensure smooth technical delivery and user experience.
• Develop event timelines, budgets, and communication plans for virtual events.
• Collaborate with marketing, sales, and content teams to define event objectives and ensure alignment.
• Provide technical support to speakers and attendees during live virtual events.
• Analyze event performance data and provide post-event reports with actionable insights.

Requirements

• Proven experience in coordinating and executing virtual or hybrid events.
• Proficiency with virtual event platforms, webinar software, and related technologies.
• Excellent project management, organizational, and time-management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively with remote stakeholders.
• Experience in troubleshooting technical issues during live online events.
• A bachelor's degree in Marketing, Communications, Event Management, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and remote work stipend.
• Flexible working hours and a fully remote work environment.
• Opportunities to work with a diverse range of clients and innovative digital tools.
• Access to online professional development courses and virtual team-building events.
• Collaborative and supportive remote team culture with a focus on work-life balance.