Job Description

Closing Date: 2025-03-07
Job Type: Permanent
Job Level: Skilled
Experience: Between 1 - 3 Years
EE/AA: No
Summary
Hospitality Jobs Africa is seeking an experienced Hotel Events Coordinator for our client based in Western Cape, Knysna Garden Route for their high-end operations. As an Events Coordinator professional in the hospitality and event industry you will be responsible for planning and coordinating events. You will be responsible for selecting venues, adhere to the given budget, arrange onsite vendors and ensure client satisfaction for the scheduled event.
Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Understand requirements for each event
• Plan event with attention to financial and time constraints
• Book venues and schedule speakers
• Research vendors (catering, decorators, musicians etc.) and choose the best combination of quality and cost
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve the most favourable terms
• Hire personnel
• Manage all event operations (preparing venue, invitations etc.)
• Do final checks at the day of the event (e.g., tables, technology) to ensure everything meets standards
• Oversee event happenings and act quickly to resolve problems
• Evaluate events success and submit reports

Minimum Requirements
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience as an Events Coordinator
• Must have experience with planning events, advertising and promoting of events and organising events from start to finish, for leisure, travel, and corporate
• Diploma or equivalent qualification in hospitality management, public relations or relevant field is preferred
• A proven track record of organizing successful events
• Proficient in MS Office, and other hospitality related systems
• Excellent vendor management skills
• Knowledge of basic recruitment practices
• Outstanding communication and negotiation ability
• Well-organized with multi-tasking skills
• Able to handle stress and remain calm
• Problem-solving ability

PACKAGE:
Monthly salary offered is between R15,000 R20,000