Grants & Program Development Lead

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Impactful community work

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a strategic Program Development Officer to design and secure funding for new charitable programs. You will conduct needs assessments, research funding opportunities, and craft compelling grant proposals to advance the organisation’s mission.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in program development or grant writing within the non-profit sector, with strong writing, research, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in program development, grant writing, or fundraising for non-profits.
• Demonstrated success in securing funding through grant proposals.
• Excellent research, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the Durban social landscape and common charitable initiatives is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging needs and opportunities for new program development within the community.
• Conduct thorough research on potential funding sources, including grants, foundations, and corporate sponsorships.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals and funding applications.
• Develop detailed program plans, including objectives, activities, budgets, and evaluation metrics.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure program designs are practical, sustainable, and impactful.
• Monitor program implementation and outcomes, providing reports to funders and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field

Job description

Placements24 in Durban seeks a strategic Program Development Officer to design and secure funding for new charitable programs. You will conduct needs assessments, research funding opportunities, and craft compelling grant proposals to advance the organisation’s mission.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in program development or grant writing within the non-profit sector, with strong writing, research, and stakeholder collaboration skills.