Partnership Development Manager

Placements24; Siyancuma Local Municipality; Hybrid; ZAR 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and incentives

Medical and retirement benefits

Growth opportunities

Hybrid work model

Social impact in Northern Cape

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a dynamic Partnership Development Manager to serve the Northern Cape region, including Upington. You will identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with corporations, government agencies, and NGOs to expand reach and impact.

The role requires strong negotiation, communication, and relationship-building skills, with a passion for social change, and offers a hybrid work model, competitive compensation, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnership development, business development, or strategic alliances.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships.
• Understanding of the non-profit sector and experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential strategic partners aligned with organizational mission and objectives.
• Develop and execute strategies for cultivating and securing new partnerships.
• Negotiate partnership agreements, including terms, contributions, and expected outcomes.
• Manage and deepen relationships with existing partners, ensuring ongoing collaboration and satisfaction.
• Represent the organization at relevant events and forums to foster networking and partnership opportunities.

Skills

Partnership development

Negotiation

Communication

Relationship building

Non-profit sector

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a dynamic and relationship-focused Partnership Development Manager to join their team, serving the Northern Cape region. This role is instrumental in identifying, cultivating, and nurturing strategic partnerships with corporations, government agencies, and other non-profit organizations to enhance our client's reach and impact. You will be responsible for developing collaborative projects, securing sponsorships, and building mutually beneficial relationships that advance our shared goals. This position is ideal for a skilled negotiator and communicator with a passion for creating impactful collaborations within the Upington community and beyond.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential strategic partners aligned with organizational mission and objectives.
• Develop and execute strategies for cultivating and securing new partnerships.
• Negotiate partnership agreements, including terms, contributions, and expected outcomes.
• Manage and deepen relationships with existing partners, ensuring ongoing collaboration and satisfaction.
• Represent the organization at relevant events and forums to foster networking and partnership opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in partnership development, business development, or strategic alliances.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships.
• Understanding of the non-profit sector and experience working with diverse stakeholders.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Comprehensive medical and retirement benefits.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility and work-life balance.
• The chance to build impactful collaborations that drive significant social change in the Northern Cape .