Assistant Director: Fundraising Level 9

Department of Environment; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 414,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government, Department of Environment, Johannesburg, seeks a capable administrator to support the Deputy Director in fundraising campaigns and reporting to funders. The role focuses on ensuring funds are raised and used properly for capital projects, programmes and community initiatives.

The successful candidate will assist with planning, human and financial resource management, and coordination with sub-programmes and departments.

Qualifications

• Matric plus an NQF level 7 South African Qualification Authority qualification in public administration/business administration/or any professional qualification in one or more areas of relevant professional knowledge pertaining to this position. Any higher qualification will be an added advantage.
• At least 3 years’ experience in the provision of project administrative and management support.
• At least 2 years’ experience in writing professional reports, documents and presentations.
• At least 2 years’ experience in minute-taking.
• Experience in the tourism sector will be an added advantage. Valid drivers licence.

Responsibilities

• To provide support to the Deputy Director in the following:
• Administering campaigns to raise funds from corporates and foundations
• Reporting to funders as required To ensure that sufficient funding is raised to meet the requirements of capital projects, programmes and community projects, and proper use and reporting of funds received
• Administering campaigns to raise funds from corporates and foundations
• Report to funders as required
• Assist with management of sub-programme work and stakeholder coordination.
• Assist with planning processes, management of human resources, financial resources, administrative systems and coordination with other sub-programmes and departments.

Skills

Report writing

Minute-taking

Driver's licence

Education

Matric

NQF level 7 qualification in public administration/business administration

Job description

• Directorate : Cradle of Humankind World Heritage Site and Dinokeng


• Number of Posts : 1


• Package : R487 197 per annum plus benefits

Requirements :

• Matric plus an NQF level 7 South African Qualification Authority qualification in public administration/business administration/or any professional qualification in one or more areas of relevant professional knowledge pertaining to this position. Any higher qualification will be an added advantage.


• At least 3 years’ experience in the provision of project administrative and management support.


• At least 2 years’ experience in writing professional reports, documents and presentations.


• At least 2 years’ experience in minute-taking.


• Experience in the tourism sector will be an added advantage. Valid drivers licence.

Duties :

• To provide support to the Deputy Director in the following:


• Administering campaigns to raise funds from corporates and foundations


• Reporting to funders as requiredTo ensure that sufficient funding is raised to meet the requirements of capital projects, programmes and community projects, and proper use and reporting of funds received


• Administering campaigns to raise funds from corporates and foundations


• Report to funders as required


• Assist with management of sub-programme work and stakeholder coordination.


• Assist with planning processes, management of human resources, financial resources, administrative systems and coordination with other sub-programmes and departments.

Employer : Department of Environment

Location : Johannesburg

Closing Date : 09-11-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Matric plus an undergraduate qualification (NQF level 6/7) as recognised by SAQA

Do you have 3-5 years relevant experience

Do you have a valid driver’s licence

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.