Marketing and Communication Event Planner at University of Limpopo

Qualifications:  

• Grade 12 (Matric).  
• A  minimum of  three - year marketing and/or Communication or Project Management degree.  
• Driver’s License.  

Experience:  

• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience as  an  Event Planner or Event Coordinator in an institution of higher  learning or corporate environment.  

Performing Areas :  

KPA 1: Effective planning and efficient management of events  

• Conceptualise and draft event brief.  
• Convene and attend planning meetings with all key stakeholders. 
• Coordinate logistical arrangement necessary for an event.  
• Ensure efficient event management and coordination.  
• Serve  as  a  liaison  officer  between  the  client  and  necessary  University departments and/or personnel.  

KPA 2: Link eventing activities to the strategic goals of the University  

• Align event activities with relevant strategic objectives.  
• Ensure that the University is strategically positioned in event programmes.  
• Identify  opportunities  that  will  promote  the  University’s  programs  and academics in events.  
• Uphold the University Event management and protocols.  
• Produce event reports and quantify the event currency.  

KPA 3: Support event activities throughout the University and optimise their strategic intent and stakeholder relations  

• Uphold professional standards in eventing.  
• Coordinate marketing and communication strategies.  
• Administer stakeholder’s database.  

KPA  4:  Curate  events  with  high  impact  and  promote  enriching  campus experience  

• Conceptualise and execute student - oriented programmes.  
• Collaborate  and  provide  support  to other  departments  to  ensure  advocacy for a vibrant campus life.  

KPA 5: High rate of customer satisfaction  

• Prioritise professionalism in guest relations and hospitality.  
• Identify opportunities to advance customer experiences in alignment with the corporate brand affinity.