Partnership Development Manager

Placements24; Polokwane; Hybrid; ZAR 420,000 - 620,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Fully remote

Benefits package (health & retirement)

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Partnership Development Manager for a Polokwane-based NGO. This fully remote role focuses on expanding partnerships with corporate, government, and community stakeholders to grow impact in Limpopo.

You will identify collaboration opportunities, negotiate agreements, and drive program synergies across the organization. Success comes from building durable relationships, securing significant collaborations, and working autonomously in a remote setting to deliver

Qualifications

• Significant experience in business development, partnerships, or fundraising.
• Proven ability to identify, cultivate, and close partnerships.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Strong CSR knowledge and non-profit collaboration.
• Ability to work autonomously in a remote environment.
• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations and others.
• Develop tailored partnership proposals and presentations.
• Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements aligned with goals.
• Manage and nurture existing partner relationships for long-term engagement.
• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate partner contributions.
• Track activities and outcomes, reporting ROI to leadership.

Skills

Business development

Strategic partnerships

Fundraising

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/marketing or related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, an influential non-profit organization based in Polokwane , is actively seeking a strategic Partnership Development Manager to forge and nurture vital relationships with corporate, governmental, and community partners. This fully remote role is essential for expanding the organization's impact and resource base throughout Limpopo . You will be responsible for identifying collaboration opportunities, negotiating partnerships, and ensuring successful program synergies. This is an exciting opportunity for a relationship-builder with a keen eye for strategic alliances to drive social change from anywhere.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and cultivate potential strategic partnerships with corporations, foundations, and other organizations.


• Develop compelling partnership proposals and presentations tailored to specific partners.


• Negotiate and finalize partnership agreements, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.


• Manage and steward existing partner relationships to ensure long-term engagement and success.


• Collaborate with internal teams to integrate partner contributions into program delivery.


• Track partnership activities, outcomes, and ROI, reporting regularly to leadership.

Requirements

• Significant experience in business development, strategic partnerships, or fundraising, preferably in the non-profit sector.


• Proven ability to identify, cultivate, and close significant partnerships.


• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.


• Strong understanding of corporate social responsibility and non-profit collaboration.


• Ability to work effectively and autonomously in a remote environment.


• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and a generous commission or bonus structure.


• Fully remote position offering ultimate flexibility.


• Comprehensive benefits package, including health and retirement plans.


• Significant opportunities for professional growth and networking.


• The chance to build impactful collaborations that advance the mission across Limpopo .