Grant Writer and Development Specialist

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Grant Writer and Development Specialist for a fully remote role supporting arts and culture initiatives across South Africa. You will research funding opportunities, craft compelling grant proposals, and manage reporting to funders.

You will collaborate with leadership and program managers to articulate needs and impact, develop new funding streams, and help sustain vibrant cultural experiences nationwide.

Qualifications

• Grant writing skills
• Researching funding opportunities
• Developing funding streams
• Excellent writing abilities
• Stakeholder collaboration

Responsibilities

• Research funding opportunities and grant prospects
• Craft compelling grant proposals for arts initiatives
• Manage grant reporting to funders and foundations
• Collaborate with leadership to articulate need and impact
• Develop and sustain diverse funding streams for cultural projects

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected charitable foundation focused on promoting arts and culture in South Africa, is seeking a highly skilled Grant Writer and Development Specialist. This fully remote position allows the successful candidate to contribute significantly from anywhere, while focusing on securing grants and developing funding streams for various arts initiatives. The specialist will be responsible for researching funding opportunities, crafting compelling grant proposals, and managing grant reporting requirements. A deep understanding of the grant-making process and exceptional writing skills are paramount. This role offers the flexibility of remote work, enabling a strong work-life balance while playing a crucial part in supporting the arts sector across the nation. The individual will work closely with the foundation's leadership and program managers to articulate the impact and needs of their artistic projects. Join our client's dedicated team and help bring vibrant cultural experiences to life.