Events Operations Coordinator at Hollywoodbets Durban, KwaZulu-Natal

Events Operations Coordinator
Location: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal | Company: Hollywoodbets | Type: Permanent | Closing Date: 24 October 2025

About the Role
Race Coast KZN is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Events Operations Coordinator to support our busy events calendar. Reporting to the Events Operations Manager, you will play a central role in ensuring seamless event execution and maintaining high service standards across all functions.

This role involves coordinating with suppliers and internal teams, supervising casual staff and contractors, maintaining event documentation, and ensuring venue compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with planning, logistics, and execution of all events.
• Support event setup, logistics, and breakdown for race days and external functions.
• Coordinate with suppliers, security, maintenance, and cleaning teams.
• Maintain event documentation and operational checklists.
• Supervise casual staff and contractors on event days.
• Ensure venue compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Monitor event inventory and assist the Stock Controller in requisitions.
• Conduct post-event feedback and support operational reports.
• Perform other reasonable duties as required by management to support operational needs.

Requirements

• Diploma in Events or Hospitality Management.
• 2–3 years’ experience in operational event support.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours and handle multiple tasks.

What We’re Looking For

• Driven professional with a passion for event operations and guest experience.
• Meticulous, highly organised, and detail-oriented.
• Proactive problem-solver able to thrive under pressure.
• Ability to supervise and motivate casual staff and contractors.
• Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management skills.
• Commitment to upholding health and safety standards.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and schedules, including weekends and evenings.
• High integrity, discretion, and reliability.
• Physically fit to meet event operational demands.
• Tech-savvy with comfort using event management software and digital tools.
• Positive, energetic attitude and enthusiasm for fast-paced environments.
• Clear criminal record.

Why Join Race Coast KZN?

• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a vibrant team at one of KZN’s most iconic venues.
• Innovation: Work with the latest technology in a fast-paced, exciting environment.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to learn, grow, and advance within the team.

If you’re passionate about events operations and want to be part of a dynamic, growing team, we’d love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: Only shortlisted candidates meeting the minimum requirements will be contacted. If you haven’t heard from us four weeks after the closing date, consider your application unsuccessful. The company reserves the right not to fill the position if a suitable candidate is not found.