Partnership Development Officer

Placements24; Kimberley; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Partnership Development Officer to foster strategic collaborations across Kimberley. You will identify potential partners, negotiate MOUs, and steward relationships to advance social impact.

The role requires a BA/BS and proven experience in partner development, with strong networking and communication skills. You will represent the organization at events and monitor partnership outcomes in the community.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in partnership development, business development, or stakeholder management, preferably in the non-profit sector.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse organizations.
• Strong understanding of strategic alliances and collaborative frameworks.
• Familiarity with the Northern Cape region and its key players is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential strategic partners aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement strategies for building and strengthening partnerships.
• Initiate and maintain regular communication with partner organizations in Kimberley.
• Negotiate partnership agreements and MOUs, ensuring mutual benefit and alignment.
• Represent the organization at networking events and partnership forums.
• Monitor and evaluate the success of partnerships, reporting on outcomes and impact.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Marketing/Social Sciences or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a motivated Partnership Development Officer to foster and manage strategic collaborations within Kimberley and across the Northern Cape . This role is vital for expanding our client's reach and impact by identifying, cultivating, and stewarding relationships with other organizations, government bodies, and corporate entities that align with our mission. The successful candidate will have excellent networking abilities, strong negotiation skills, and a deep commitment to collaborative social impact. This position offers the chance to shape meaningful alliances that drive positive change in the community.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential strategic partners aligned with organizational goals.
• Develop and implement strategies for building and strengthening partnerships.
• Initiate and maintain regular communication with partner organizations in Kimberley .
• Negotiate partnership agreements and MOUs, ensuring mutual benefit and alignment.
• Represent the organization at networking events and partnership forums.
• Monitor and evaluate the success of partnerships, reporting on outcomes and impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Social Sciences, or a related field.
• Proven experience in partnership development, business development, or stakeholder management, preferably in the non-profit sector .
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse organizations.
• Strong understanding of strategic alliances and collaborative frameworks.
• Familiarity with the Northern Cape region and its key players is an advantage.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunity to build and nurture key relationships for significant social impact.
• Professional growth through networking and strategic collaboration development.
• A dynamic and supportive work environment in Kimberley .
• Contribute to expanding the reach and effectiveness of our client's work.