Junior Marketing Events Coordinator

Location: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa — hybrid, with 3 days per week in the De Waterkant office. Permanent working rights in South Africa are required; visa sponsorship is not available.

Company

Develops intelligent imagery and computer vision tools that provide actionable tree and fruit insights to growers across 18 countries, supporting agricultural decisions that improve yield and efficiency.

What you will do

• Coordinate the planning and delivery of regional events, including timelines, registrations, exhibitor requirements, checklists, and key deliverables.
• Support the Senior Marketing Manager with global trade show planning, documentation, requirements, and team logistics.
• Coordinate event access, team schedules, travel arrangements, purchase orders, supplier invoices, payments, cost tracking, post-event administration, material returns, and records.
• Source, produce, and deliver event collateral such as banners, signage, brochures, and event kits.
• Liaise with event organisers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to confirm requirements, track deadlines, manage deliverables, and resolve operational issues.
• Support event-related marketing activities across social media and email in collaboration with the marketing team.

Requirements

• Degree or diploma in Marketing, Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in event coordination within a Marketing team.
• Strong organisational and project coordination skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience liaising with suppliers, event organisers, and internal stakeholders.
• Proactive, solutions-oriented approach with the ability to work independently and take ownership of deliverables.
• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, Gemini, or ChatGPT, with an interest in using AI to improve workflows.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work 3 days per week at the office in De Waterkant, Cape Town.

Nice to have

• Experience with trade shows, exhibitions, or conferences, ideally with international exposure.
• Experience in a B2B, SaaS, technology, or agricultural environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Work with a global team serving farms and customers across Europe, the USA, Africa, and other regions.
• Collaborate with regional teams and diverse stakeholders across an international events portfolio.
• Hybrid work arrangement based in Cape Town, with regular office presence required.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV and a clear motivation for the role and the company.
• Complete a preliminary virtual interview with the Head of People and a take-home assessment.
• Attend an in-person interview with the Senior Marketing Manager and Head of Marketing, followed by a final online interview with the relevant leadership team.