Grant Manager

Placements24; Mossel Bay; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Hybrid work flexibility

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous and strategic Grant Manager to oversee all aspects of grant-seeking and management within Mossel Bay and the surrounding Western Cape. This role blends remote research and writing with in-person meetings, offering hybrid work flexibility and a chance to secure vital funding for meaningful charitable programs.

The successful candidate will manage grants from opportunity identification to reporting, ensuring compliance and stakeholder alignment.

Qualifications

• Proven grant writing and management experience in non-profit sector.
• Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading abilities.
• Strong knowledge of grant cycles, compliance, and reporting.
• Research skills and databases for funding opportunities.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Research funding opportunities from foundations, government, and corporate sources.
• Write and assemble persuasive grant proposals, including budgets and docs.
• Manage the grant process from submission to award and deadlines.
• Oversee grant compliance, reporting, monitoring, and audits.
• Cultivate relationships with grantors and funding partners.
• Collaborate with programs to align grant requirements with activities.

Skills

Grant writing

Grant management

Research skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and strategic Grant Manager to oversee all aspects of their grant-seeking and management processes. This vital role ensures the financial sustainability of our client's programs by identifying funding opportunities, developing persuasive proposals, and managing reporting requirements. Working within a hybrid model , you will balance remote research and writing with essential in-person meetings and collaborations in the Mossel Bay area. If you have a proven ability to secure funding and manage grant compliance within the charitable sector , this position offers a significant opportunity to contribute to meaningful causes.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential grant funding opportunities from foundations, government agencies, and corporate sources.
• Develop compelling and well-written grant proposals, including narratives, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Manage the grant application process from submission through to award, ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Oversee grant compliance, including financial reporting, program monitoring, and audit preparation.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with grantors and funding partners.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure alignment between grant requirements and project activities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in grant writing and grant management, ideally within the non-profit or charity sector.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills, with a keen eye for detail.
• Strong understanding of grant cycles, compliance regulations, and reporting standards.
• Proficiency in research methodologies and databases for identifying funding opportunities.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple grants simultaneously.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work flexibility, supporting work-life integration.
• Professional development opportunities in grant management and fundraising.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment in Mossel Bay .
• The chance to secure vital funding for impactful charitable work.