Fundraising Specialist

Vacancy

Suitably qualified and eligible candidates are invited to apply for the vacant permanent Fundraising Specialist position based at our Johannesburg office.

Duties and Responsibilities

  • Reporting to the Executive Director, the key responsibilities for the Fundraising Specialist role include but are not limited to;

  • Develop and implement fundraising strategies, identify and secure funding opportunities, and build a diversified funding pipeline that supports organizational sustainability and growth

  • Develop strategic partnerships and maintain strong relationships with donors, sponsors, corporate partners, foundations, and other stakeholders to advance organizational impact

  • Prepare and coordinate the submission of funding proposals, concept notes, grant applications, sponsorship requests, and presentations

  • Identify and secure cash and in-kind partnerships aligned with the Corporate Social Investment (CSI), Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG), and BBBEE priorities of donor organization’s

  • Collaborate with Programs and Monitoring & Evaluation teams to develop impact reports, donor communications, and success stories that are compliant  with donor reporting requirements

  • Maintain accurate fundraising records and donor databases, ensuring compliance with donor requirements and supporting grant administration, reporting, and audit processes

  • Support stakeholder engagement activities and organizational initiatives that strengthen sustainability, visibility, and impact

Minimum Experience and Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Strategic Communication, Business Management, Entrepreneurship, Development Studies, or a related field

  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in fundraising, donor management, partnership development, or business development

  • Proven track record in securing funding and developing strategic partnerships

  • Demonstrated experience engaging with senior decision-makers and stakeholders

  • Proven experience in proposal writing, grant applications, and donor submissions

  • Previous work in the education, youth development, NGO, or social impact sector will be advantageous

Skills

  • Fundraising and donor management

  • Proposal and report writing

  • Business development and partnership management

  • Stakeholder engagement and relationship building

  • Research, analytical, and problem-solving skills

  • Strong negotiation, influencing, and networking ability

  • Strategic thinking and results orientation

  • Strong organizational and time management skills

General

  • All applications should be submitted to recruitment1@jasouthafrica.org on or before 17 June 2026 with the subject title "Fundraising Specialist"

  • All applications received after the closing date will not be considered

  • Communication will only be entered into with shortlisted candidates

  • Should you not hear from us within two (2) weeks of the closing date, kindly consider your application unsuccessful