28/02/2026
VACANCY: Events Coordinator
Cape Mental Health is a non-profit organisation based in Observatory, Cape Town, that offers a comprehensive mental health service in the Western Cape. The organisation invites applications from highly motivated and dynamic events coordinator with an excellent track record to join our Donor Development team in a senior-level 12-month contract for a 40-hour week. Preference will be given to South African citizens.
Post: 40-hour week
Reporting to: Donor Development Manager
Submission close: 01 March 2026
Key Responsibilities
• Event Planning and Logistics
• Conceptualise, plan, and execute fundraising and awareness online and in-person events
• Identify and manage venues, suppliers, and service providers
• Obtain and manage city, safety, and event permits
• Develop and manage detailed event timelines
• Oversee on-site event coordination and operations
• Fundraising and Sponsorship
• Prospecting and researching new event donors and sponsors
• Preparing sponsorship proposals and funding pitches
• Manage donor and sponsor relationships before, during, and after events
• Track sponsorship contributions and ensure agreed deliverables and ROI are met
• Marketing and Promotion
• Develop event-related promotional materials
• Coordinate digital marketing campaigns, including social media and email marketing
• Support brand visibility and public awareness through events
• Budget Management
• Prepare and manage event budgets
• Request and compare supplier quotes
• Track expenses, process invoices, and ensure compliance with allocated budgets
• Post-Event Reporting and Analysis
• Monitoring and Evaluation processes
• Collect feedback from stakeholders, and participants
• Analyse event outcomes against objectives and budgets
• Compile post-event reports and recommendations for improvement
• CMH Events: Including and not limited to:
• Cape Town International Kite Festival
• Golf Day
• Movie Night
• Annual General Meeting
• Wellness Day
• Gala Dinner/Auctions
• Online events
Required Skills & Experience
• 3–5 years’ proven experience in event planning and coordination
• Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking abilities
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Strong negotiating, coordination and management skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, event planning tools, and design platforms such as Canva
• Ability and willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings and weekends, as required
• Proven ability to deliver against financial targets and strategic objectives
• Valid South African manual driver’s licence (Code B)
Submission Criteria
Please submit your application to the Donor Development Manager at ridhwaan@cmh.org.za
• Motivational letter
• An Indication of your expected salary bracket
• Updated CV
• Proof of a valid manual driver's license Code B
• 3 Recent contactable referees
• Availability (date you can start)
PLEASE NOTE:
We will not consider incomplete applications. All supporting documents should be in PDF format. Please not all personal information you disclose will be processed in line with requirements set out in the POPi Act.
