Assistant Events Coordinator

Our client has an Assistant Events coordinator available in Paarl.

The ideal candidate must be able to work effectively and accurately under strict deadlines.


The responsibilities of the job incumbent include:

Source, plan, schedule and execute events

Costing events and managing purchases and expenditure

Appoint and manage service providers

Liaise with suppliers, various departments within the company during the event planning process

Manage all event set-up, tear down and follow-up processes

Assess an event’s overall and send an events report to the General Manager after such an event

Liaise with clients directly

Flexible to assist with Golf and Food & Beverage operational activities

Update Marketing team on event information


The ideal job incumbent must adhere to the following person specifications:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience as a venue / events coordinator (preferable golf knowledge)

Diploma in events / marketing /PR/ hospitality

Computer literacy (good working knowledge of MS Word & Excel)

Detail orientated

Excellent communication (English) and interpersonal skills 

Outstanding client and supplier management skills

Well organized with excellent multi-tasking skills

Willing to work long hours