Grant Writer & Development Associate: Fundraising Impact

Placements24; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 320,000 - 520,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

Professional development

Collaborative environment

Social impact

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a skilled Grant Writer and Development Associate to secure funding for charitable programs across Gauteng. You will research opportunities, craft persuasive proposals, and support development efforts to sustain and expand the organisation's impact.

The role requires excellence in research, writing and relationship-building with funders, and offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment in a respected charity.

Qualifications

• Proven grant writing and fundraising experience.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Excellent writing, editing and proofreading abilities.

Responsibilities

• Research potential funding sources, including foundations, government agencies, and corporations.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals and applications.
• Develop and maintain relationships with current and prospective funders.
• Assist in the development and implementation of fundraising strategies and campaigns.
• Prepare grant reports and ensure compliance with funder requirements.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information for proposals and reports.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Research

Proposal writing

Stakeholder relations

Editing

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications

Job description

Placements24 in Sandton is seeking a skilled Grant Writer and Development Associate to secure funding for charitable programs across Gauteng. You will research opportunities, craft persuasive proposals, and support development efforts to sustain and expand the organisation's impact.

The role requires excellence in research, writing and relationship-building with funders, and offers a collaborative, mission-driven environment in a respected charity.