GC Solar
11 - 50 employees
⚡ Energy
🛒 Retail
🤝 B2B
Energy • Retail • B2B
GC Solar is a South African distributor and solutions provider for photovoltaic (solar) systems, founded in 2011. The company supplies a full range of solar components—panels, inverters, batteries, backup systems—and offers turnkey systems for residential, commercial and utility-scale projects. GC Solar also provides consulting and project guidance, specialized training, ongoing technical support, and operates multiple retail branches across South Africa to serve homeowners, installers and businesses.
Senior Event Specialist
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🕒 March 19
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GC Solar
11 - 50 employees
⚡ Energy
🛒 Retail
🤝 B2B
Energy • Retail • B2B
GC Solar is a South African distributor and solutions provider for photovoltaic (solar) systems, founded in 2011. The company supplies a full range of solar components—panels, inverters, batteries, backup systems—and offers turnkey systems for residential, commercial and utility-scale projects. GC Solar also provides consulting and project guidance, specialized training, ongoing technical support, and operates multiple retail branches across South Africa to serve homeowners, installers and businesses.
📋 Description
• As a freelance partner, you'll manage events as your own business ventures with full autonomy. • Develop event strategies for weddings, corporate events, and lifestyle markets • Secure premium venues across Stellenbosch, Franschhoek, and Constantia • Consult with stakeholders to create immersive Winelands experiences • Lead event execution: logistics, troubleshooting (weather, load-shedding) • Oversee staff, vendors, and security • Execute marketing campaigns to maximize attendance and profitability • Manage influencer partnerships: identify, negotiate, coordinate, and track ROI • Own P&L (R50,000–R500,000+), including marketing and influencer budgets • Analyze financial data and calculate profit share
🎯 Requirements
• Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Hospitality, or related field. • CMP designation is a plus. • Valid driver’s license and reliable transport (essential) • 5+ years of progressive event management experience in the Cape Town /Winelands region. • Proven track record of managing large-scale, high-budget events with P&L responsibility. • Demonstrated experience in marketing and promoting events across various channels, including proven success managing influencer partnerships and social media campaigns. • Established relationships with vendors and local influencers/content creators in the region is highly desirable. • Willingness to work flexible hours, including weekends and evenings • Ability to travel regularly within Cape Town and surrounding Winelands • Physically able to assist with event setup and breakdown when required • Own laptop and access to necessary tools/software for freelance work
🏖️ Benefits
• Profit Share: 30–50% of net profits per event (revenue minus direct event costs: venues, catering, marketing, influencer fees, staffing, etc.) • Performance Bonuses: Additional bonuses for exceeding attendance targets, securing sponsorships, or achieving exceptional client satisfaction • Invoicing: Per event upon project completion and reconciliation • Autonomy: Manage your schedule, tools, and workflow • Support: We provide the brand, client leads (or platform), and operational support where needed • Tools: Own laptop, software subscriptions, and reliable transport required
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