Junior Events Coordinator

SUMMARY:
Signa Opportunity is recruiting unemployed youth for quality workplace experience through the Youth Employment Service (YES) initiative.
About the YES Initiative
The initiative was launched by the President in 2018 and is a partnership with the government and labour department to collectively devise a national plan to build economic pathways for South Africa’s youth by creating workplace opportunities for South African youth over a period of 12 months.

Position: Junior Events Coordinator

Stipend: R5200 pm

Location: Durban

POSITION INFO:
About the role
We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented intern to join our team as a Event Coordinator. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about hospitality, events, and customer service, and is eager to gain hands- on experience in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with coordinating and managing client reservations and event bookings.
• Respond to customer inquiries via phone, email, and other channels in a timely and professional manner.
• Maintain and update reservation systems and event calendars.
• Support the planning and execution of events, including logistics, vendor coordination, and on-site support.
• Prepare event proposals, confirmations, and follow-up documentation.
• Liaise with internal teams (e.g., catering, operations) to ensure smooth event execution.
• Ensure guest satisfaction by providing excellent customer service throughout the booking and event process.
• Assist in post-event evaluations and reporting.

• South African unemployed YOUTH aged between 18 and 34
• Must not have taken part on the YES Programme before
• Currently pursuing or recently completed a qualification in Hospitality, Events Management, or a related field
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and organizational ability
• Ability to multitask and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends or evenings when required.