Event & Workshop Organiser

Reference: 9900 MLR
Consultant: Michelle le Roux 

Job Description: 

  • Coordinate & host the 150+ Workshops ranging in topics from cooking, gardening, and crafts, to sustainability.
  • Identify opportunities for seasonal garden-based events that are on brand and that showcase the diversity and beauty of the garden
  • Implement and co-ordinate the effective planning, marketing and execution of seasonal garden events
  • Development and planning of workshops with diverse specialists & presenters
  • Writing of informative and explanatory blurbs on workshops for our website
  • Administration and budgeting of every workshop
  • Addressing and responding to customer complaints
  • Marketing of brand & iconic products

Qualifications: 

  • Relevant tertiary qualification (educational, hospitality or events co-ordination qualification will be an advantage)
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience in organising events and/or workshops
  • Computer literate in MS Office (Excel/Word) and MS Outlook
  • Show competency in management of budgets
  • Excellent people skills
  • Flexibility in work hours
  • Passionate and highly organised
  • Good communication and writing skills, specifically in English and Afrikaans, with the ability to interface with people of all levels
  • Valid driver’s license
  • Curiosity to learn and show an interest in a wide range of topics
  • Must have proven track record of excellent customer service

How to Apply: 

  • Email your comprehensive CV to exceedhr@exceed.co.za. 
  • If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. 
  • We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. 
  • Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful.