The Advancement and Partnerships Office has a 1 Year Fixed-Term position for a Development
Officer: Bursaries and Scholarships at the Giyani Campus.

INSTRUCTIONS:

Applicants are required to submit together with the CVs, a standardized
application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of
qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the
candidate. Further note that candidates may be expected to make a presentation or undergo
competency testing
Critical Performance Areas
• Raise financial support in the form of bursaries & scholarships
• Facilitate the relationship between donors and the University.
• Ensure increased bursary income
• Engage prospective and potentials donors
Minimum Requirements:
• NQF level 6 ; A relevant 3-year qualification (Marketing/Public Relations/Communications)
• 3 years relevant experience in:
o Bursary and scholarship fundraising
o Administration related to fundraising (advantageous)
o Building funding relationships (advantageous)
o Report writing (advantageous)
o Marketing
Or
• NQF level 5; (Marketing/Public Relations/Communications), Plus 5 years relevant
experience

Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge
• Knowledge of developmental needs of higher education and the country
• Knowledge of maintaining relations
• Knowledge of the trends in the funding environment
• Knowledge of cultivation and stewardship
Skills
• Communication skills
• English competency, writing and presentation skills
• Time management skills
• Interpersonal skills
• Valid driver’s licence

Please send your resume/CV