Grant Funding Specialist

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working arrangement

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a skilled Grant Funding Specialist for our Upington office. This role blends research, writing and stakeholder collaboration to secure funding for community programs in the Northern Cape.

You will identify grant opportunities, prepare compelling proposals and manage reporting, deadlines and compliance with funders. The position offers a flexible hybrid setup and opportunities for professional development within a mission-driven nonprofit environment.

Qualifications

• Proven grant writing experience securing funds for nonprofits.
• Strong proposal development and editing skills.
• Ability to research funding landscapes and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant funding sources from foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Develop and maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary data and information for proposals and reports.
• Manage relationships with grant-making organizations, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Track grant funding outcomes and report on the impact of funded projects.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Research

Proposal editing

Communication

Grant management software

Tools

Grant management software

MS Office / Google Docs

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Grant Funding Specialist to join their team in Upington . This role is crucial for identifying grant opportunities, preparing compelling grant proposals, and managing the grant application process to secure funding for our client's essential community programs. You will play a vital part in ensuring the financial sustainability of our initiatives and expanding our capacity to serve the Northern Cape region. This hybrid position offers a blend of research and writing from a remote setting with opportunities for in-person collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant funding sources from foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Develop and maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary data and information for proposals and reports.
• Manage relationships with grant-making organizations, ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
• Track grant funding outcomes and report on the impact of funded projects.

Requirements

• Proven experience in grant writing and fundraising, specifically securing grants for non-profit organizations.
• Demonstrated success in developing persuasive and well-researched grant proposals.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong editing and proofreading abilities.
• Strong research skills and the ability to analyze funding landscapes.
• Proficiency in grant management software and standard office applications.
• Knowledge of the needs and challenges within the Upington community and surrounding areas is advantageous.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary.
• Opportunity to secure vital funding for community programs in the Northern Cape .
• Flexible hybrid working arrangement.
• Professional development in grant writing and fundraising best practices.
• A supportive and mission-focused work environment.