Partnerships Coordinator

Placements24; Upington; Hybrid; ZAR 240,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington seeks a Partnerships Coordinator to build and sustain relationships with NGOs, corporations, and community groups. The role blends in-person partner activities with remote planning to maximize social impact in the Northern Cape.

The ideal candidate will have strong networking, negotiation, and communication skills, with experience in nonprofit partnership development and program coordination.

Qualifications

• Experience in partnership development or business development in nonprofit sector.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new collaboration opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with key strategic partners, including NGOs, corporations, and community leaders.
• Develop and implement partnership strategies that align with the organization's objectives.
• Coordinate joint projects and initiatives with partners to maximize mutual impact.
• Organize and facilitate meetings and events for partners.
• Communicate regularly with partners, ensuring strong collaboration and shared understanding.
• Track partnership progress, measure impact, and prepare reports for stakeholders in Upington.

Skills

Partnership development

Communication

Negotiation

Networking

Project coordination

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a respected organization in the Charity & Voluntary sector, is seeking an enthusiastic Partnerships Coordinator to join their team in Upington . This role is instrumental in building and maintaining strategic relationships with other organizations, businesses, and community groups to enhance our client's reach and impact. The ideal candidate will possess strong networking skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for collaborative work. This hybrid role allows for essential face-to-face engagement with partners alongside remote administrative and strategic planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and manage relationships with key strategic partners, including NGOs, corporations, and community leaders.
• Develop and implement partnership strategies that align with the organization's objectives.
• Coordinate joint projects and initiatives with partners to maximize mutual impact.
• Organize and facilitate meetings and events for partners.
• Communicate regularly with partners, ensuring strong collaboration and shared understanding.
• Track partnership progress, measure impact, and prepare reports for stakeholders in Upington .

Requirements

• Experience in partnership development, business development, or a related field, preferably within the non-profit sector .
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Proven ability to build and maintain strong professional relationships.
• Strong organizational and project coordination skills.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive approach to identifying and pursuing new collaboration opportunities.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering a flexible work arrangement.
• Opportunity to work with a dedicated team focused on community impact.
• Professional development and training opportunities.
• The satisfaction of fostering collaboration for greater social good in the Northern Cape .