Grant Writer and Development Specialist

Placements24; South Africa; Remote; ZAR 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote

Flexible hours

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Grant Writer and Development Specialist for a fully remote role focused on arts and culture in South Africa. The role enables contribution from anywhere while developing funding streams for various initiatives.

You will research funding opportunities, craft compelling grant proposals, and manage reporting requirements, working closely with leadership to articulate impact and needs of arts projects. This position supports vibrant cultural experiences nationwide.

Qualifications

• Proven grant writing experience for arts or cultural programs.
• Ability to research funding opportunities and craft compelling proposals.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience with grant reporting and donor relations.

Responsibilities

• Research funding opportunities and grants suitable for arts projects.
• Prepare and submit grant proposals to foundations and agencies.
• Manage reporting requirements and donor communications.
• Collaborate with leadership and program staff to articulate project impact.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Proposal writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

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.