Special Events Coordinator (#CCB261020-7)

Details

Closing Date 2026/10/27

Reference Number CCB261020-7

Job Title Special Events Coordinator

Job Category Commercial - Sales and Marketing

Company Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa

Job Type Permanent

Location - Country South Africa

Location - Province Gauteng

Location - Town / City Johanessburg

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 Johannesburg.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.

CCBA is the 8th largest Coca-Cola authorised bottler in the world by revenue, and the largest on the continent. It accounts for over 40% of all Coca-Cola?ready-to-drink beverages sold in Africa by volume. With over 14 000 employees in Africa, CCBA?group services more than 800 000 customers with a host of international and local brands. CCBA group operates in 14 countries: South Africa, Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Eswatini, Lesotho, Malawi and the islands of Comoros and Mayotte.

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

Experience

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

General The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for short-listing. Interested applicants, who meet the above employee specifications, should please apply

Policy

At Coca-Cola Beverages Africa we are proud to celebrate diversity and we strive to achieve an equal opportunity workplace by being cognisant of affirmative action requirements. It is our policy to be mindful and compliant with all our regional requirements and national laws for those regions. Employment at Coca-Cola Beverages Africa is based solely on an individual’s merit and qualifications directly related to their field of competence. We do not discriminate against an employee or potential employees because race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability and gender identity. ​​​​​​​ At the heart of our recruitment processes is the need to create a value driven experience for all applicants. To all recruitment agencies: Coca-Cola Beverages Africa does not accept agency resumes for roles that we post and make available. Please do not forward any resumes to any Coca-Cola Beverages Africa employees and Talent Teams as we are not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.