Grant Writer / Development Specialist

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 540,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health & wellness benefits

Professional development

Collaborative team environment

Community impact across Gauteng

Job summary

Placements24 in Sandton, Gauteng, seeks a Grant Writer/Development Specialist to secure funding for its programs across Gauteng. You will identify opportunities, craft proposals, and build relationships with foundations and corporate partners.

Deliver compelling grant applications, manage deadlines, and ensure compliant reporting to funders while collaborating with program staff to showcase impact. Join a mission-driven team and help expand reach, sustainability, and community impact through

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Non-profit Management, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of grant writing and fundraising experience.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills.
• Strong understanding of the grant-making process and non-profit funding landscape.
• Proficiency with grant-tracking software and databases.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential funding sources, including foundations, corporations, and government grants.
• Write, edit, and finalize grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Develop and maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and submission requirements.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with foundation program officers and corporate social responsibility managers.
• Track grant funding and ensure compliance with reporting requirements and funder guidelines.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information for proposals and reports.

Skills

Grant writing

Research skills

Editing

Non-profit fundraising

Communications

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Non-profit Management

Tools

Grant tracking software

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a well-established charitable foundation in Sandton , seeks a highly skilled Grant Writer / Development Specialist to secure vital funding for its diverse programs across Gauteng . This role is instrumental in identifying funding opportunities, developing compelling grant proposals, and cultivating relationships with foundations and corporate partners. You will play a key role in ensuring the financial sustainability and growth of the organization, enabling it to expand its reach and impact. This is an exciting prospect for a talented writer and strategist to contribute to impactful initiatives within the Sandton community and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential funding sources, including foundations, corporations, and government grants.
• Write, edit, and finalize high-quality grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Develop and maintain a calendar of grant deadlines and submission requirements.
• Cultivate and manage relationships with foundation program officers and corporate social responsibility managers.
• Track grant funding, ensuring compliance with reporting requirements and funder guidelines.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information for proposals and reports.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Non-profit Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in grant writing and fundraising, with a proven track record of successful submissions.
• Exceptional writing, editing, and research skills.
• Strong understanding of the grant‑making process and non-profit funding landscape.
• Proficiency in database management and grant tracking software.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional development and training in fundraising.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment in Sandton .
• The satisfaction of securing resources that enable significant community impact across Gauteng .