The Advancement and Partnerships Office has a permanent position for a Senior Development
Officer: International Fundraising at the Pretoria Campus. The successful candidate must possess
demonstrated experience in securing international fundraising and the ability to identify, develop,
engage prospect donors.
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
• Identification, cultivation, and management of strategic international donor relationships
• Identification and acquisition of international funding opportunities aligned to institutional
priorities
• Development, coordination, and submission of competitive grant proposals and donor
funding applications
• Coordination and alignment of donor-funded projects with institutional priorities and
stakeholder expectations
• Management of donor stewardship, reporting, compliance, and relationship sustainability
• Enhancement of internal stakeholder engagement and coordination relating to
international fundraising initiatives and donor-funded projects
Monitoring international fundraising trends, donor priorities, and partnership
opportunities
• Continuous professional development and contribution to institutional advancement
initiatives

Minimum Requirements:
1. Qualification
• NQF level 6
• A relevant 3-year qualification (Marketing, Public Relations or Development Studies /
Social Sciences related)

2. Experience
• A minimum of three (3) years’ demonstrable experience in securing funding through varied
fundraising initiatives.
3. Knowledge and Skills
Knowlege
• In-depth understanding of donor relationship management and stewardship practices and
principles
• Awareness of current trends, donor compliance requirements, and developments within
the international funding environment
• Knowledge of donor cultivation, grant proposal development, and long-term donor
engagement strategies
• Familiarity with online funding application systems, grant administration platforms, and
donor reporting portals (e.g. Devman)
• Understanding of donor compliance, reporting, and accountability requirements
associated with international funding
Skills and Competencies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong competency in English
• Strong presentation, grant writing, and proposal development skills tailored to diverse
international donor audiences
• Proven ability to source, develop, and secure funding opportunities from international
donors and funding agencies
• Strong project coordination and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to identify and respond to international funding opportunities and calls
Preference may be given to candidates with:
• Experience in international fundraising
• Experience engaging with international development partners and institutional donors

Please send your resume/CV