Special Events Coordinator Gauteng

The Coca-Cola Company is actively recruiting for a Special Events Coordinator position in Gauteng. This is an excellent opportunity for professionals in the Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant sector looking to advance their careers.

• Experience Level: 3 - 5 years • Educational Background: Others or equivalent • Industry Focus: Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant • Location Preference: in Gauteng

The Special Events Coordinator position is an important role within the Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant sector, offering meaningful career development and professional growth opportunities.

This role in Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant offers valuable career progression opportunities aligned with your experience level and professional aspirations.

When applying for this Special Events Coordinator position, ensure your CV highlights: • Relevant experience matching the 3 - 5 years requirement • Educational qualifications in line with Others • Specific achievements in the Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant field • Any certifications or specialized training

The Hospitality / Hotel / Restaurant sector in South Africa continues to show strong demand for skilled professionals. This position represents a valuable opportunity in the current job market.

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Job Description    

Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Special Events department. We are looking for talented individual with relevant skills and experience for Special Events Coordinator, which is based in Pretoria. The successful candidate will report directly to the Special Events Manager. Key Purpose is to develop, implement and maintain effective account plans thereby managing the profitable sales of CCBSA products, and the development and maintenance of new business relationships and opportunities so that customer excellence, brand loyalty and profitable volume growth are achieved.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

Event Planning & Coordination

Coordinate and supervise Special Events Assistants and Driver Assistants to ensure efficient event preparation, execution quality, and operational discipline.

Asset & Equipment Management

Manage event assets, branding materials, stock, and equipment to ensure operational readiness, accurate tracking, and effective utilisation.

Budget & Resource Management

Support budget control, supplier coordination, overtime management, and efficient allocation of event resources to optimise operational costs and ROI.

Stakeholder Engagement

Liaise with suppliers, venue teams, internal stakeholders, and customers to ensure effective event delivery and customer satisfaction.

Compliance & Safety

Ensure compliance with brand standards, safety procedures, licensing requirements, and operational governance during all event activities.

Reporting & Administration

Compile event reports, stock reconciliations, attendance tracking, and ROI feedback to support performance monitoring and continuous improvement.

Skills, Experience & Education    

Grade 12 / Matric (Essential) Diploma or certificate in Marketing, Events, Logistics, or related field (Essential)

3–5 years’ experience in special events, activations, logistics, or FMCG operational environments Experience coordinating event teams, suppliers, and operational logistics advantageous Experience working with event assets, stock management, and activation execution preferred Event coordination and logistics capability Team coordination and operational supervision skills Asset and inventory management capability Stakeholder communication capability Budget and cost control awareness Problem-solving and planning capability Reporting and administrative capability Attention to detail and execution discipline Safety and compliance awareness Ability to work under pressure in dynamic event environments

Deadline:20th August,2026