Fundraising Specialist - Private School in Makhanda/Grahamstown - February 2026

Edustaff; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned combined school in South Africa is looking for a Fundraising Specialist. The ideal candidate should hold at least a bachelor’s degree and have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in fundraising, preferably within an education context. The role requires creativity, excellent communication skills, and a strong work ethic. Candidates should be adaptable, self-motivated, and possess a passion for the school's vision and values related to transformation and diversity.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience in fundraising, preferably in an education setting.
• Strong management, reporting, and computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Self-motivation

Excellent time management

Proficient communication

Analytical skills

Conflict resolution

Creativity in fundraising

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in project management, marketing, business administration, or related field

Job description

A renowned combined school in the Eastern Cape invites applications for the position of Fundraising Specialist.

The successful candidate will have:

• at least a bachelor’s degree in project management, marketing, business administration, or a related field.
• at least 5 years’ experience in fundraising, preferably in an education setting.
• self-motivation and the adaptability to move seamlessly from engaging high-profile donors to managing
  the door at flagship events.
• high level of integrity.
• excellent time management and organisational skills.
• proficient communication skills, both oral and written.
• anaylitical skills with excellent attention to detail.
• conflict resolution skills.
• strong management, reporting, and computer skills.
• results-orientated with a strong work ethic.
• creativity and innovation in fundraising approaches.
• cultural sensitivity and understanding of diverse donor communities.
• to share the values and vision of DSG around transformation, diversity and belonging.
• to be passionate about DSG
• knowledge of DSG and its ethos – being a DSG Old Girl will be beneficial.
• knowledge and understanding of project management principles.knowledge and understanding of managing campaigns.
• ability to work independently and part of a team