Hybrid Grants Leader for Education & Youth Impact

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health plan

Professional development opportunities

Networking within philanthropic sector

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grant Manager to oversee end-to-end grant processes for a respected foundation in Sandton, Gauteng. The role emphasizes due diligence, grant agreements, and post-award monitoring to ensure strategic impact.

The position combines on-site collaboration with remote work in a hybrid setup, requiring strong stakeholder management and financial acumen to drive philanthropic outcomes in education and youth development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of grant management or related nonprofit experience.
• Strong budgeting and financial monitoring experience.
• Experience with grant lifecycle management (proposal review, due diligence, reporting).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end grant application and review process, ensuring compliance with policies.
• Conduct due diligence on prospective grantees, including financial assessments and program evaluations.
• Develop grant agreements and ensure all legal/contractual requirements are met.
• Monitor progress and impact of awarded grants, including site visits and financial reporting.
• Provide guidance and support to grantees throughout the grant period.
• Maintain accurate records of all grant-related activities and documentation.
• Analyze grant data and prepare reports on portfolio performance for board and management.
• Identify opportunities for improving grant processes and systems.
• Collaborate with program officers to align grant-making strategies.
• Stay informed about trends and best practices in grant management and philanthropy.

Skills

Financial acumen

Analytical skills

Organization

Communication

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration or related)

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Grant Manager to oversee end-to-end grant processes for a respected foundation in Sandton, Gauteng. The role emphasizes due diligence, grant agreements, and post-award monitoring to ensure strategic impact.

The position combines on-site collaboration with remote work in a hybrid setup, requiring strong stakeholder management and financial acumen to drive philanthropic outcomes in education and youth development.