Rand Water Is Hiring: Event Coordinator – Gauteng, South Africa

CLOSING DATE: 03 JULY 2023

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