• Matric or an equivalent Senior Certificate.
• Diploma or Degree in Marketing, Events Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years’ experience in events coordination, promotions, brand activations, or marketing support.
• Experience within a retail, health, wellness, or FMCG environment.

• Assist with planning and coordinating logistics, setup, and communication for Biogen-sponsored events, activations, and expos.
• Support the coordination of deliveries, equipment, stock, and promotional materials for events.
• Liaise with promoters, suppliers, venues, and internal stakeholders to ensure event readiness.

• Assist with physical setup, coordination, and breakdown at events.
• Support the execution of events to ensure they are activated professionally and aligned to brand standards.
• Assist with attendance tracking, stock usage, and cost recording per event.
• Support post-event evaluation, including data capture and reporting.
  

• Assist with administration and communication related to all events.
• Support Marketing and Events leadership with event feedback and reporting.
• Assist with staff orders, internal requests, and event-related administrative tasks.

• Support the maintenance of positive relationships with event owners, promoters, and internal stakeholders.
• Work with Sales, Marketing, and Promotions teams to support event-related opportunities.
• Assist with facilitating content support in collaboration with marketing or digital agencies when required.

• Support the Events Team Leader with day-to-day operational and coordination tasks.
• Assist with managing and maintaining activation equipment, including reporting on condition and usage.
• Provide operational support during peak event periods, including weekends and travel where required.

General:

• Adhere to Dis-Chem Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety rules and regulations.

• Basic understanding of event coordination, promotions, and brand activations within a retail or consumer environment.
• Ability to analyse information, follow plans, and resolve operational challenges effectively.
• Demonstrates awareness of brand representation, customer engagement, and execution excellence.
• Clear and effective written and verbal communication with internal teams and external suppliers.
• Reliable team player who works well independently and collaboratively. Displays strong customer service orientation.
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and consistency in event execution and administration.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines, and remain organised in a fast-paced environment.
• Computer literate and able to operate a smartphone and standard office systems.

• Occasional traveling.
  

Remuneration and Benefits...

• Marketed related salary
• Medical aid
• Provident fund
• Staff account

ONLY SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE CONTACTED. IF YOU HAVEN`T BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN TWO WEEKS AFTER THE CLOSING DATE, PLEASE CONSIDER YOUR APPLICATION AS UNSUCCESSFUL.

Dis-Chem Pharmacies is an equal opportunity employer. Dis-Chem’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process aligned to Dis-Chem’s Employment Equity & Transformation Strategy. Dis-Chem actively supports the recruitment of People with Disabilities.