CMD - Event Coordinator - Associate at pwc

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

08 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Event Coordination, AV Systems, Customer Service, Time Management, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Attention to Detail, Organizational Skills, Technical Support, Budgeting, Microsoft Office, Team Player, Negotiation Skills, Adaptability, Creativity

Industry

Professional Services

Description

Management Level Associate Job Description & Summary At PwC, our people in brand management, marketing and sales focus on collaboration to develop and execute strategic sales and marketing initiatives. These individuals focus on driving revenue growth, promoting the Firm's services, enhancing brand visibility, and capturing new business opportunities. They utilise market research, digital marketing, creative campaigns, and effective sales strategies to engage clients, enhance the firm's brand and market presence, and achieve organisational targets. Those in event management at PwC will focus on planning and executing successful corporate events with seamless coordination and exceptional attendee experiences. Your work will involve strong organisational skills and attention to detail to deliver impactful events that align with clients' objectives. Driven by curiosity, you are a reliable, contributing member of a team. In our fast-paced environment, you are expected to adapt to working with a variety of clients and team members, each presenting varying challenges and scope. Every experience is an opportunity to learn and grow. You are expected to take ownership and consistently deliver quality work that drives value for our clients and success as a team. As you navigate through the Firm, you build a brand for yourself, opening doors to more opportunities. Examples of the skills, knowledge, and experiences you need to lead and deliver value at this level include but are not limited to: Apply a learning mindset and take ownership for your own development. Appreciate diverse perspectives, needs, and feelings of others. Adopt habits to sustain high performance and develop your potential. Actively listen, ask questions to check understanding, and clearly express ideas. Seek, reflect, act on, and give feedback. Gather information from a range of sources to analyse facts and discern patterns. Commit to understanding how the business works and building commercial awareness. Learn and apply professional and technical standards (e.g. refer to specific PwC tax and audit guidance), uphold the Firm's code of conduct and independence requirements. Purpose of Job Work as part of a team of problem solvers to help deliver, execute and manage all in-person, hybrid and virtual events from concept to completion in line with PwC brand, standards, and relevant policies and processes. This position ensures the seamless operation of the Experience Centre and the successful delivery of corporate events (virtual, hybrid, and in-person). The role combines facility coordination, event logistics, and technical support to create an exceptional client experience. Role Description Responsibilities: Experience Centre Operations Coordinate maintenance requests and track resolutions. Ensure cleanliness and presentation standards; liaise with cleaning services and assist when necessary. Manage water supply and stock levels for workshops and events. Prepare spaces for sessions, ensuring all materials and equipment are ready. Event Coordination Plan, organise, and execute events from conception to completion. Sourcing and booking of venues and other services (catering, AV, technical requirements,) and includes initial site visit/meeting. Meeting with internal suppliers and sourcing external vendors Communication and coordination with all suppliers and vendors - venue, technical equipment / AV, marketing team, digital team, programme material, speakers. Promotional items etc. Sourcing décor, entertainment, programme material, promotional items etc. Other event-related activities as required (packing conference and event packs, wrapping/packaging gifts and parcels, preparing name tags, putting up, taking down and transporting banners, etc). Continuous communication with clients on updates, concerns, and arranging pre-event briefings, dry-runs, and post-event debriefings Effective monitoring and reporting on key objectives of the event Keeping the national events calendar up to date Maintaining a comprehensive and categorised invitee database and providing function statistics/metrics. Technical Support Operate AV systems and troubleshoot technical issues during workshops and events. Manage virtual and hybrid platforms, remote dial-ins, and presentations. Conduct pre-event briefings, dry runs, and post-event debriefings. Key Competencies and Attributes Knowledge, skills and abilities Technical proficiency in AV systems and video conferencing tools. Customer service orientation and attention to detail. Basic budgeting experience. Computer literacy (Microsoft Office: MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint). Strong client service orientation. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Strong time management skills. Diversity and understanding of cultural differences Assertive and diplomatic. Ability to work independently (assist with and/or run with projects and ensure implementation thereof). Well organised and detail oriented. Ability to think on feet and be able to solve problems that may arise during events Team player and good negotiation skills Adhere to tight timelines Professional, with the ability to multitask and prioritise. Ability to adapt to change. Adaptable and creative. Able to deliver high quality work. Ability to build relationships at all levels within the organisation. Drive and energy. Ability to work after hours, when needed, to affect changes, resolve incidents or attend events. Own transport and valid driver’s licence. Qualification & Experience Requirements Matric and relevant diploma/qualification. Up to 1 year of experience in event or conference management. Travel Requirements Up to 20% Available for Work Visa Sponsorship? No Job Posting End Date December 12, 2025 Are you ready to make a difference? Want to unlock new value by applying your unique perspective and talents? You can grow exponentially at PwC. Here, you can uncover hidden talents, build lifelong relationships rooted in trust and empathy and turn challenges into opportunities for innovation. We’ll help you grow your skills through challenging, meaningful work so you can go further.

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Responsibilities

The role involves planning and executing corporate events, ensuring seamless operations and exceptional attendee experiences. Responsibilities include coordinating logistics, managing technical support, and maintaining communication with clients and vendors.