About the Organisation

Ikamva Labantu is a non-profit organisation that works throughout Cape Town’s township communities towards a more just society where human rights can be fully actualised. We have a holistic and community-led approach to the sustainable development of impoverished communities, with a focus on early childhood development, the wellbeing of older persons and afterschool initiatives for children. We have been working with at-risk communities for over 55 years through the provision of resources, training, and support.

 

About the Job

The purpose of this role is to manage day to day Fundraising & Marketing Operations and ensuring sustainability and visibility for Ikamva Labantu work through both functions but also through an integrated discipline approach.

 

Key Responsibilities

Implement a fundraising and a donor communications strategy

 

Create and maintain financial stability

 

Donor servicing and networking

 

People management and development

 

Manage and oversee the marketing function of the department

 

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as marketing, communications, business administration, and indication / proof of continuous learning in the sector

 

5 years’ experience in a Fundraising role with marketing / communications responsibilities in an organisation with an annual donor income budget exceeding R20 million

 

Proven track record in fundraising

 

Proven experience in people management

 

Understanding of customer relationship management (CRM) systems, bulk E-mails

 

Driver’s Licence and own vehicle

 

Excellent verbal and written English ability and strong attention to detail

 

Planning and organising ability and strong interpersonal skills

 

Experience in networking/facilitating partnerships and working with external stakeholders

 

Enthusiasm and willingness to work within township communities

 

Interested candidates can send their CV