Event Coordinator

Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa

Job Description


Hire Resolve is on the lookout for a talented Events Coordinator to join our client's team, a major player in the coordination of large-scale sporting events, executive conferences, corporate gatherings, and lifestyle events. This exciting role offers the chance to be at the heart of organizing high-impact events that span various industries, bringing creativity and precision to each project. If you have a passion for event planning and excel in managing diverse, high-energy events, this opportunity is tailor-made for you.Responsibilities

  • Event Coordination: Independently manage and coordinate small to medium events, from conceptualization to execution, including venue sourcing, planning, implementation, and post-event debriefing.
  • Documentation: Draft essential operational documents such as budgets, operations reports, event specification guides, and post-event reports.
  • Client Engagement: Respond to new event briefs promptly, ensuring all budgets, concepts, and proposals are prepared and submitted within designated timeframes.
  • Meeting Management: Schedule and attend regular status meetings with clients, maintaining accurate records such as agendas, minutes, and scope changes.
  • Onsite Management: Oversee assigned events onsite and assist the Divisional Manager and Event Managers as needed during larger events.
  • Administration: Handle all administrative tasks related to assigned events, including electronic filing, drafting agendas, processing invoices, and ensuring all documentation is up to date.
  • Financial Management: Monitor and manage the financial aspects of events, including budgeting, forecasting, processing payments, and ensuring financial targets are met.
  • Supplier Management: Assist in the procurement and vetting of suppliers, ensuring they meet safety and health standards, and negotiate payment terms.
  • Proposal Preparation: Support the Divisional Manager in developing proposals, budgets, and presentations for tenders and new business opportunities.
  • Compliance and Safety: Ensure all occupational health and safety requirements are met, including maintaining updated OHS files for each event.
Requirements
  • Minimum of 3 years of solid experience in event coordination and administration within the events industry.
  • Relevant tertiary qualification (Diploma or Degree) in project management, event management, marketing management, hospitality, or public relations is preferred.
  • Advanced PC literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Familiarity with event companies procedures and systems or similar event management systems is beneficial.
  • Strong attention to detail, excellent time management, ability to multitask, and operate under pressure.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to operate professionally at an executive/client level.
  • Willingness to travel, work overtime, and handle extended periods away from home.
Benefits
  • Salary negotiable
Contact Hire Resolve today for your next career-changing move
  • Apply for this role today, contact Gustav Vogel at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
  • You can also visit the Hire Resolve website:
or email us your CV:We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

Hire Resolve

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1350470
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Midrand, Johannesburg, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned