Event Coordinator - Johannesburg at Rand Water

Job Advert Summary    

• Custodian of Rand Waters Corporate Image by identifying, building and maintaining a positive image of Rand Water by planning and implementing corporate events, tours, exhibition and conferences that positively position Rand Water amongst its key customers and stakeholders.

Minimum Requirements    

• A matric qualification is essential
• Must have a drivers licence
• National Diploma/Degree in Marketing
• 2-3 years practical event organising experience at a corporate level would be preferred
• Proven ability to liaise effectively with people of diverse Political and Social backgrounds
• Computer literate on micro soft word based programmes
• SAP experience/background

Primary Duties    

• Plan and coordinate corporate functions, events [ conferences ,seminars, dinner etc]
• Meet with clients and design event briefs to the client’s needs
• Identify, together with the client, all stakeholders [employees and customers] required to participate in the event
• Develop and identify events that will reinforce the Rand Water brand
• Implement the approved concept proposal following the agreement on terms and conditions discussed with the client
• Communicate all the aspects of the event to relevant stakeholders timeously
• Ensure that any project scope changes follow the formal process
• Write closure reports after event and present it to the project team to extract learning
• Maintain all records in a safe manner and easy accessibility for future enquiries
• Develop and maintain relationships with all stakeholders internal and external and understand their requirements
• Conduct tours, site visits and Sports related activities
• Organise orientation programmes for Board Members, PIC members and Rand Water Officials to external venues
• Capture quotes from approved suppliers onto the SAP system

Knowledge    

• Events Management
• Communications
• Public Relations

Skills    

• Strong Interpersonal skills
• Good Communication (written & verbal) skills
• Project Management skills
• Strong Analytical skills
• Report Writing skills
• Ability to interact at all levels
• Customer Service Orientation 

Attitude    

• High Degree of self discipline and control
• Self Motivated
• Service Orientated
• Ability to Co-ordinate multiplicity of tasks simultaneously
• Ability to perform under Pressure
• Team player

Closing Date    
2023/07/03