Junior Events Coordinator at Growthpoint Properties

About the Job

Job purpose

• Events Co-Ordination, both internally and externally.

Budget Responsibility

• Input into Marketing budget, monitor and manage the budget throughout the financial year.
• Put together campaign budgets, presenting a provisional budget to finalising the actual budget.

Who the position reports to

• Head of Marketing and Communications

Direct subordinates
The position does not have any direct reports, however, works closely and collaboratively with:

• Digital Project Manager
• Events Co-ordinator
• Content Manager
• DTP Operator
• Marketing Assistant

Duties and responsibilities

• Events Coordination
• Supplier Liaison and Management –
• Including sourcing new suppliers
• Ensuring timely payments to suppliers
• Coordinate and arrange external and internal Growthpoint client events (DBN, JHB, CPT)
• Client events
• Interim and Annual results events
• Coordinate and arrange all internal Growthpoint staff events (DBN, JHB, CPT)
• Staff updates, results, and long service awards
• HR events, Onboarding, and Induction
• CSI and GEMS events
• EXCO events
• Conferences
• Event duties will include:
• In-person hosting of all events
• Booking venues
• Invitations and RSVP management
• Menu planning and bar management
• Audio visual
• Presentation and video planning
• Décor and furniture
• Flights, accommodation, and shuttle arrangements
• Event administration
• Agenda planning
• Speaker management
• Event branding
• Event photography briefing
• Restaurant selection
• Event budgeting and reconciliation
• Arrange all promotional items (DBN, CPT, JHB, PE, EL)
• Desk drops

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ event experience.
• Any relevant experience, such as volunteering at events, organizing college/university events, or internships in event planning will be advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric
• A diploma or bachelor’s degree in marketing, PR, Business Administration, Advertising, Communications, or a related field.

Competencies

• Candidate must have strong communication and organizational skills.
• Candidate must be confident, well-spoken, and well presented.
• With knowledge and understanding of Marketing.
• Ability to perform under high pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a flexible and dynamic environment.
• Candidate must be a self-starter, be self-motivated and be creative.
• Must be willing to travel

Role Location

• Growthpoint Head Office in Sandton, Johannesburg