South African Tourism Strategic Platforms Co-ordinator Vacancy 2026 | Requires 2 Years Experience

Opportunity Overview

South African Tourism, the national tourism agency, is offering an exciting opportunity for a Strategic Platforms Co-ordinator. This role is based at their Head Office in Sandton and forms part of the National Convention Bureau (NCB) team.

The Strategic Platforms Co-ordinator will report directly to the Strategic Platforms & Events Manager. This position is ideal for individuals with a background in sales, marketing, tourism, or hospitality, who are looking to contribute to the coordination of South Africa's presence at key international trade platforms and events.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Education: A National Diploma in Sales & Marketing, Tourism, Hospitality Management, or an equivalent qualification.
• Experience: At least two (2) years of experience in sales and/or tourism and hospitality management, specifically within the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) tourism or hospitality industry.
• Knowledge: Knowledge and expertise in exhibition coordination, tourism marketing, and the sales industry. An understanding of the SANCB mandate is an added advantage.
• Skills:
• Ability to plan, prioritise, and manage time effectively.
• Superior verbal and written communication skills.
• Fluency in English (additional languages are an advantage).
• Computer literacy across all Microsoft applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with CRM database systems.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties, including:

• International Trade Platform Coordination:
• Coordinating the selling of exhibition space for all SA Tourism’s international trade platforms.
• Assisting with the coordination of trade show participation, including sales activations.
• Coordinating all status meetings for strategic platforms and events, including managing suppliers.
• Liaising with trade show organisers and stand build service providers.
• Coordinating reporting on strategic platform participation and preparing stakeholder documentation.
• Handling all exhibitors' enquiries for shows.
• Coordinating show logistics and supplier administration.
• Managing stand sharer administrative activities, including registration and enquiries.
• Coordinating branding and signage for strategic platforms and events.
• Ordering stand logistics such as WIFI, scanning devices, security, and catering, and ensuring payments.
• Handling marketing and promotion of events at the stand.
• Collecting post-event evaluations from all stakeholders.
• Coordinating the budgeting process for each show.
• Providing administrative support, including database maintenance, invoicing, and exhibitor communications.
• Managing project plans until the completion of each show.
• Project Support:
• Providing project support to the Lead: Strategic Platforms and Events, including the Lilizela Awards and other SA Tourism events.
• Coordinating Events and sales services projects with an integrated approach.
• Providing administrative and logistical support for all strategic platforms and events.
• Coordinating SA Tourism’s trade show, media, and sales activities by offering business development support and project coordination.
• Coordinating administrative processes linked to suppliers for all strategic platforms and events.
• Client Liaison:
• Managing customer queries and ensuring overall customer satisfaction.
• Preparing quotations for clients.
• Ensuring exhibition administrative functions are completed.
• Monitoring customer accounts and ensuring payment terms are met.
• Manning customer service desks during exhibitor installation.

How to Apply

To apply for the Strategic Platforms Co-ordinator position, please follow these steps:

• Prepare your detailed CV.
• Email your CV to: ncb@southafrica.net
• Ensure your application is submitted by the closing date: 17 July 2026.