Grant Writer

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Professional development and grant-w r

Competitive salary and incentives

East London office collaboration

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a skilled Grant Writer to join our team on a hybrid basis. You will research funding opportunities, develop persuasive grant proposals, and manage reports to secure essential resources for our programs.

This role requires a Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Liberal Arts, or related field, proven grant writing experience, and strong writing, editing, and research skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Liberal Arts or related field.
• Proven experience as a Grant Writer with successful submissions.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills.
• Familiarity with grant funding sources and the application process.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, meet deadlines.
• Strong understanding of program development and evaluation methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Research potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write clear, compelling grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Develop and maintain a grant calendar to track deadlines.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information for proposals.
• Manage grant reporting requirements and ensure timely submission.
• Cultivate relationships with funding agencies and program officers.

Skills

Exceptional writing

Editing

Research skills

Deadline management

Independent worker

Grant funding knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Liberal Arts

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a skilled and dedicated Grant Writer to join their team, working in a hybrid capacity supporting initiatives in East London . This crucial role involves researching funding opportunities, developing persuasive grant proposals, and managing grant reporting to secure essential financial resources for the organization's programs. You will play a vital part in ensuring the sustainability and growth of our client's impactful work. This is an exciting opportunity for a wordsmith passionate about social causes, combining remote work flexibility with essential on-site collaboration to achieve critical funding goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Research potential grant opportunities from foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write clear, compelling, and persuasive grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Develop and maintain a grant calendar to track deadlines and submission requirements.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information and data for proposals.
• Manage grant reporting requirements and ensure timely submission of all required documentation.
• Cultivate relationships with funding agencies and program officers.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Liberal Arts, or a related field.
• Proven experience as a Grant Writer with a strong track record of successful grant submissions.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills.
• Familiarity with grant funding sources and the application process.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong understanding of program development and evaluation methodologies.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work model offering a balance of remote and office-based work.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for professional development and grant writing workshops.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment in East London .
• Retirement savings plan and paid time off.