Events Co-Ordinator

Job Title: Events Coordinator (Account Manager in Training)Location: Johannesburg, South Africa (Remote-based, with travel across Africa)Reports to: Senior Account Manager / Managing DirectorType: Full-time, Remote (with in-person travel 2–3 times per month) About our clientOur client is a strategic brand-experience agency delivering high-impact campaigns, content and events for leading organisations across the tech and finance sectors in Europe and Africa.
They thrive in complexity, delivering projects with speed, quality, and cultural intelligence.The RoleThey are looking for a driven and highly organised Events Coordinator who will be trained to step into an Account Manager role over time.
This is a career-development opportunity for someone ready to grow into a client-facing leadership position.You'll be at the heart of fast-paced, multi-stakeholder projects across the continent, leading the planning and execution of events while managing suppliers, clients and internal departments.
You'll learn how to own client relationships, shape strategies, and ultimately run full project accounts.What You'll DoProject & Event CoordinationManage day-to-day event logistics from concept to delivery across multiple countriesBreak down complex projects into detailed task lists, timelines, and workflowsBuild and maintain Gantt charts and project trackers to align all stakeholdersWork across internal teams (creative, content, production) to keep deliverables on track Stakeholder & Supplier ManagementSource, negotiate with and manage local suppliers and venues across African marketsCoordinate internal and external stakeholders to ensure seamless executionManage budgets, invoicing and documentation for all event projectsClient EngagementAttend client meetings and virtual calls; take clear actions and follow-upsRespond to client requests with clarity, professionalism and urgencySupport senior team members in preparing pitches, presentations and reportsAccount Management DevelopmentShadow senior account leads to learn how to manage long-term client relationshipsTake on progressively more responsibility for client strategy and deliveryEventually lead client accounts, supported by junior coordinatorsWhat We're Looking For5+ years' experience in event coordinationStrong project management skills – you love breaking big ideas into small tasksProficiency in