Environmental Grants Writer | Hybrid (Cape Town)

Placements24; Cape Town; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Annual leave

Professional development

Hybrid work model

Pension contributions

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Grant Writing Specialist in Cape Town to secure essential funding for conservation initiatives. You will research funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and manage donor relations to support strategic objectives.

The role offers a hybrid work model in Cape Town, with collaboration across program and finance teams to ensure accurate, impactful proposals and timely submissions. A strong track record in non-profit grant writing is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years professional grant writing experience in the non-profit sector.
• Proven track record of securing grants from diverse funding bodies.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading with meticulous attention to detail.
• Strong research and analytical abilities; budget development and financial reporting experience.

Responsibilities

• Research funding sources including foundations, government grants, and corporate sponsors.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals and narrative reports.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information for proposals; maintain grants calendar.

Skills

Grant writing

Research skills

Budget development

Editing/proofreading

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Non-profit Management/Environmental Studies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Grant management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Grant Writing Specialist in Cape Town to secure essential funding for conservation initiatives. You will research funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals, and manage donor relations to support strategic objectives.

The role offers a hybrid work model in Cape Town, with collaboration across program and finance teams to ensure accurate, impactful proposals and timely submissions. A strong track record in non-profit grant writing is required.