Fundraising and Partnership Specialist

NOW HIRING | FUNDRAISING & PARTNERSHIPS SPECIALIST

Sandton, Johannesburg, South Africa Are you a proven fundraising professional with an established network of South African donors and a passion for creating meaningful social impact? An exciting opportunity exists for an experienced Fundraising & Partnerships Specialist to drive strategic fundraising initiatives that support healthcare and education programmes across partner communities in South Africa. Working closely with conservation and community development teams, this role will play a critical part in securing and managing partnerships that improve access to quality healthcare, early childhood development, and education opportunities. Key Responsibilities Identify and secure new fundraising and partnership opportunities Develop compelling grant proposals and donor submissions Build and maintain strong relationships with foundations, corporates, philanthropists, and development partners Coordinate project budgets and ensure alignment with donor requirements Develop and manage monitoring, evaluation, and learning frameworks Prepare donor reports, partnership updates, and board reports Track donor trends and maintain fundraising databases Ensure compliance with donor requirements and organizational policies Requirements Bachelor's or Honours Degree in a relevant field Minimum 5 years' experience in fundraising, proposal development, and grant writing Demonstrated success securing significant funding from South African donors Strong understanding of the health, education, and development sectors Excellent proposal writing, communication, and presentation skills Strong financial literacy and budget management experience Proven project management and stakeholder engagement abilities Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment The Ideal Candidate Strategic and results-driven Highly organized and self-motivated Exceptional relationship builder and communicator Confident public speaker Passionate about conservation, community development, and social impact Able to work effectively across diverse and multicultural teams What Success Looks Like The successful candidate will have the capability to build and maintain a strong donor network and contribute significantly towards raising more than R20 million per annum within three years. Applications must include:

• Cover Letter
• 2–3 Page CV
• Minimum of 3 Contactable References

If you have a passion for making a lasting impact and the fundraising expertise to help transform communities, we would love to hear from you.