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Event Coordinator Jobs in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa at Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Title: Event Coordinator
Company: Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that research, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisation’s work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state. The CSIR has a vacancy for a Event Coordinator in the
The Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) is a leading scientific and technology research organisation that researches, develops, localises and diffuses technologies to accelerate socio-economic prosperity in South Africa. The organisations work contributes to industrial development and supports a capable state.
Event Coordinator
About The Job
The CSIR has a vacancy for an Event Coordinator in the CSIR Conferencing and Accommodation (C and A) portfolio and will be placed at the CSIR International Convention Centre (ICC). The incumbent will be responsible for strategic planning and the management of sales, customer relations and quality functions of the CSIR ICC. This position is based in Pretoria.
Key Responsibilities
Identify opportunities and improve the sales of CSIR ICC;
Optimize the booking of the CSIR ICC venues to ensure maximum client satisfaction balanced with maximum occupancy;
Maintain the Reservations Office standards, systems and procedures and ensure that all event and billing information is correct to minimize risk and maximize sales;
Plan and organize events and ensure good customer service;
Ensure all of the Reservations Office actions and responsibilities comply with legislation and CSIR policies and procedures (PPPFA, liquor laws, Safety Laws, Consumer Protection Act, OHSAS 45001, ISO14001, ISO 9001:2015);
Ensure the information in the Centres management information system (Rendezvous) is correct and updated at all times; and
Ensure all activities and interactions carried out by the Reservations Office support a positive and professional market image of the CSIR ICC.
Qualifications, Skills And Experience
A diploma in either marketing, public relations, hospitality, communication or event management with at least two years experience in sales, convention centre, organising conference and/or hospitality industry;
Possession of Certified Meeting Professional (CMP) will be an added advantage;
Interpersonal skills;
Computer literacy (MS Office Rendezvous);
Language proficiency (English spoken written);
Ability to pay attention to detail;
Ability to work under pressure;
Problem solving skills;
Customer focussed and service orientation skills.
Closing date: 15May 2025
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The CSIR is an equal opportunity employer. As such, it is committed to the employment Equity Act and will through the filling of this vacancy, give preference to candidates from designated groups in terms of the Employment Equity Act. By applying for this position at the CSIR, the applicant understands, and agrees that the CSIR may solicit a credit and criminal report from registered credit bureau and/or South African Police Services (in relation to positions that requires trust and honesty and/or entail the handling of cash or finances), and may also verify the applicants educational qualification and employment history. The CSIR reserves the right to remove the advertisement at any time before the stated closing date and it further reserves the right not to appoint if a suitable candidate is not identified.