Grant Manager

Placements24; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Professional development

Team environment

Competitive salary

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous Grant Manager to oversee grant acquisition and administration for community programs in Soweto on-site.

You will identify funding opportunities, craft compelling proposals and budgets, manage reporting, and maintain strong relationships with funders to support financial sustainability and program expansion.

The role requires proven grant-writing experience, excellent communication, and proficiency with grant management tools and budgeting practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grant writing, fundraising, or grant management in the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated success in securing grant funding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in grant management software and standard office applications.
• Understanding of financial management and budgeting for grant proposals.

Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and prioritize grant opportunities from foundations and government agencies.
• Develop and write high-quality grant proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Manage the submission process for all grant applications, ensuring deadlines and guidelines are met.
• Oversee grant awards, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and reporting obligations.
• Maintain grant records and databases, tracking funding status and reporting outcomes.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Grant management

Communication

Budgeting

Grant management software

Attention to detail

Tools

Office suite

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Grant Manager to oversee all aspects of grant acquisition and administration for their programs based in Soweto . This role is critical for ensuring the financial sustainability and expansion of our client's impactful work. You will be responsible for identifying grant opportunities, writing compelling proposals, managing grant reporting requirements, and maintaining strong relationships with funding bodies. This is an essential on-site position for someone dedicated to securing resources for community upliftment.

Key Responsibilities

• Research, identify, and prioritize grant opportunities from various foundations and government agencies.
• Develop and write high-quality grant proposals, budgets, and supporting documentation.
• Manage the submission process for all grant applications, ensuring adherence to deadlines and guidelines.
• Oversee grant awards, ensuring compliance with funder requirements and reporting obligations.
• Maintain grant records and databases, tracking funding status and reporting on outcomes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in grant writing, fundraising, or grant management, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Demonstrated success in securing grant funding.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Proficiency in grant management software and standard office applications.
• Understanding of financial management and budgeting for grant proposals.

Benefits

• Competitive salary reflective of experience.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunity to significantly contribute to community development in Soweto .
• Paid professional development and training opportunities.
• A dedicated and supportive team environment focused on making a difference.