Development And Strategic Partnerships Manager

Hashtag Nonprofit NPC; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A non-profit organization in KwaZulu-Natal is seeking a Development and Strategic Partnerships Manager to lead fundraising efforts and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will develop sustainable funding strategies and enhance visibility through strategic relationships. The role requires a relevant qualification and demonstrated fundraising success in the South African non-profit sector. This position offers remote/hybrid options.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years proven fundraising success in the South African non-profit sector.
• Deep knowledge of South Africa’s CSI and philanthropic landscape.

Responsibilities

• Lead MCC’s fundraising and stakeholder engagement portfolio.
• Secure grants and partnerships, manage donor relations.
• Develop sustainable funding strategies and oversee proposal preparation.

Skills

Fundraising success

Proposal writing

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional certification

Job description

Development and Strategic Partnerships Manager – Midlands Community College

• Deadline: 30 November 2025
• Region: KwaZulu-Natal – Remote/Hybrid options available
• Salary: TBA
• Type of employment: Full time

Midlands Community College (MCC) is seeking an experienced and motivated professional to lead its fundraising, partnership development, and stakeholder engagement portfolio. The role involves securing grants and donor funding, cultivating strategic relationships with corporates, foundations, government, and community partners, and promoting MCC’s work in Early Childhood Development and STEM education. The successful candidate will strengthen MCC’s visibility, build and maintain key stakeholder relationships, and ensure long‑term financial sustainability to support the College’s growing impact across KwaZulu-Natal.

Roles and Responsibilities

The Development and Strategic Partnerships Manager will lead MCC’s fundraising and stakeholder engagement portfolio — securing grants and partnerships, managing donor relations, and strengthening the College’s visibility and impact. The role involves developing sustainable funding strategies, overseeing proposal and report preparation, and building relationships with corporates, foundations, government, and community partners to support MCC’s ECD and STEM education programmes. The position reports directly to the Director and forms part of the Senior Management Team.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Relevant tertiary qualification or equivalent professional certification in fundraising development, marketing, communication or related field
• 5-7 years proven fundraising success in SA non‑profit sector
• Exceptional proposal writing and relationship management skills
• Deep knowledge of South Africa’s CSI and philanthropic landscape
• Strategic thinker with entrepreneurial mindset

How to apply

Submit CV, cover letter and three references to [e-mail].

Application Deadline

30th November 2025