Job title: Events and Marketing Coordinator
Closing Date: 31/10/2026
Location: Cape Town
Travel Involved: Yes
Date Required: 16/09/2026
Job Type: Permanent
Education: Diploma / Degree
Company: Highbury Media
Job Category: Marketing
Compensation: n/a
Position Summary:
Habari Media is looking for an organised, energetic and creative Events & Marketing Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, proactive and comfortable working in a fast-paced media environment, coordinating events, activations, client campaigns and marketing initiatives from planning through to execution.
Key Responsibilities
  • Plan, coordinate and execute company and client events, launches, activations and promotional initiatives.
  • Manage event logistics including venues, suppliers, catering, branding, guest lists, RSVPs, itineraries, collateral, set-up and on-site execution.
  • Manage and assist with large key account campaigns, including planning, scheduling, bookings, content requirements and shoots where necessary.
  • Coordinate campaigns across Sales, Editorial, Design, Digital, Production and external suppliers to ensure deadlines and client requirements are met.
  • Provide creative ideas for campaigns, activations and marketing initiatives.
  • Manage campaign and marketing calendars, timelines and deliverables.
  • Prepare and maintain Excel budgets, campaign costings, quotations and expenditure tracking.
  • Assist with compiling campaign statistics and prepare clear, professionally presented client reporting decks.
  • Coordinate promotional presentations, marketing collateral and campaign logistics.
  • Assist with marketing and advertising strategies, plans and objectives.
  • Conduct market research and identify relevant media, marketing and consumer trends.
  • Own and manage Habari Media's social media accounts, including content planning, messaging, creative coordination, posting and brand exposure.
  • Be at the forefront of activations and ensure professional execution from planning through to completion.
Requirements
  • Relevant qualification in Events, Marketing, Communications, Media, PR or a related field.
  • Previous experience in events, marketing, campaign coordination or a similar role.
  • Media, publishing, advertising or agency experience would be advantageous.
  • Strong Excel, PowerPoint and Microsoft Office skills.
  • Experience with social media management and content planning.
  • Excellent organisational, communication and project coordination skills.
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
  • Confident working with clients, suppliers and internal teams.
  • Willingness to attend events or activations outside normal working hours when required.
We are looking for someone who is creative, solutions-driven, highly organised and able to take ownership. If you have a passion for media, marketing and creating memorable events and brand experiences, we'd love to hear from you.