Fundraising and Partnership Specialist

Job Overview

Job Description

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.