Fundraising and Project Coordinator

Chosa : Children Of South Africa; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOSA seeks a Fundraising and Project Coordinator in Johannesburg for a one-year term. The role involves supporting community-based organizations, fundraising, and project coordination. Candidates should have experience with NGOs and strong communication skills. The position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for community engagement.

Benefits

Medical Reimbursement

Pension Contribution

Professional Development

Work Expenses Reimbursement

Qualifications

• 2+ years working with NGOs or community-based organisations.
• Strong knowledge of fundraising practices.
• Fluency in English required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with fundraising team and organize events.
• Identify new grassroots CBOs and build relationships.
• Submit quarterly fieldwork summary reports.

Skills

Fundraising

Networking

Communication

Cultural Humility

Creativity

Tools

Google Suite

Microsoft Office

Job description

About CHOSA

CHOSA, established in 2005, takes a holistic and non-directive approach to community development. Our goal is to facilitate the empowerment of marginalised people as they support vulnerable children in their communities. Through community participation and ownership of the development process, CHOSA promotes local action, self-empowerment, and peer-to-peer networking as essential strategies for sustainable, community-driven development.

Position Summary

We are seeking a Fundraising and Project Coordinator to join our team in Johannesburg for a one-year term. This role will support the launch of CHOSA’s pilot site in Johannesburg—the first expansion beyond Cape Town in our 20-year history. If the Johannesburg site becomes a permanent part of CHOSA, an opportunity to extend the one-year contract may be offered.

The coordinator will work closely with an experienced CHOSA team member and split their time between remote work, office work, and on-site work in Johannesburg’s townships to further CHOSA’s mission: identifying and supporting grassroots community-based organisations (CBOs) that serve vulnerable children.

Location: Based in Johannesburg (required)

Start Date: 1 July 2025

Contract Duration: One-year contract, with the potential for extension depending on performance

Time Commitment: 40 hours/week (some weekends required)

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: +/- R20 000 per month
• Medical Reimbursement: Up to R3 500 per month for private medical aid and/or out-of-pocket costs and an additional amount for child dependents.
• Pension Contribution: R1 000 per month reimbursement
• Professional Development: Up to R6 500 per year reimbursement
• Work Expenses: Reimbursement for CHOSA-related expenses (petrol, internet, and other miscellaneous transactions.)

Key Responsibilities

1. Fundraising and Networking

• Collaborate with CHOSA’s fundraising team (based in Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Los Angeles)
• Organise CHOSA’s Johannesburg-based fundraising event
• Identify and apply for local grant opportunities
• Build partnerships with like-minded organisations and funders
• Provide donor updates and organise donor visits to projects
• Manage in-kind donations and support online donation platforms (Global Giving, PayPal, Facebook, etc.)
• Represent CHOSA at relevant events

2. Community and Partner Engagement

• Identify new grassroots CBOs and community groups with a focus on child development
• Build relationships with communities using democratic, inclusive governance models
• Encourage and support the establishment of strong, accountable CBO structures

3. Project Coordination with CHOSA Partners (CBOs and communities that CHOSA supports)

• Meet weekly (or more often) with partners for updates, relationship-building, and support
• Attend partner and community meetings, including evenings/weekends as needed
• Facilitate or organise training sessions and workshops
• Report back to partners and CHOSA staff on activities, finances, and impact

4. Internal Communication and Reporting

• Submit quarterly fieldwork summary reports to CHOSA General Membership (Board)
• Attend weekly CHOSA staff meetings and participate in virtual General Membership meetings

5. Organise Monthly Support Groups

• Collaborate with staff to plan monthly support groups for our partner projects’ founders and staff

6. Shared Responsibilities

• Work with CHOSA’s bookkeeper to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Support social media and website content management
• Assist with management of CHOSA’s email account

Required Qualifications & Skills

Due to the pioneering nature of this role, the successful applicant must be an innovative self-starter with a track record of successful fundraising and/or networking strategies. They must also be able to build rapport and humbly interact with marginalised communities, as this role includes direct work providing capacity-building and other support services to our partners.

• Experience: 2+ years working with NGOs or community-based organisations
• Fundraising: Strong knowledge of individual, foundation, and corporate fundraising practices
• Writing: Ability to draft compelling proposals, donor communications, and reports in English
• Communication: Skilled at building trust with diverse communities in a respectful, non-authoritarian manner
• Cultural Humility: Respect for people across all backgrounds; commitment to equity and non-discrimination
• Work Ethic: Self-directed, organised, and able to manage your own time and responsibilities
• Creativity: Willingness to innovate and explore new ideas
• Collaboration: Comfortable working in a flat-structured, consensus-driven team
• Democratic Values: Support for grassroots governance and community-led development
• Languages: Fluency in English required. Fluency in an additional South African language highly preferred
• Computer Skills: Comfortable using Google suite, email, Microsoft Office programmes, etc.
• Driver’s License: Must possess a valid South African driver’s license. Please mention this in your cover letter and bring it to any interview.

How to Apply

Please submit the following to [e-mail]:

1. CV with three contactable references
2. Motivational Cover Letter (1 page max) clearly addressing how your background aligns with the qualifications listed above

Note: Incomplete applications or those that do not specifically address this job posting will not be considered.

Application Deadline: 30 May 2025

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within two weeks of the deadline, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Inclusive Hiring Statement

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. If you’re passionate about our mission and believe you can contribute, we welcome your application.