Partnerships Manager

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 720,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Health and retirement benefits

Growth opportunities

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking a strategic Partnerships Manager to grow collaborations with nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders across Gauteng.

You will identify opportunities, negotiate agreements, and manage ongoing partner relationships to drive program success and resource mobilization.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for leadership development within a collaborative, mission-driven team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field; Master's preferred.
• Proven experience in partnership management, business development, or strategic alliances.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Understanding of the non-profit sector and the Benoni community is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and secure strategic partnerships with relevant organizations and corporations.
• Develop proposals for collaborative projects and funding opportunities.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with existing partners, ensuring satisfaction and continued engagement.
• Negotiate partnership agreements, terms, and deliverables.
• Represent the organization at external events and networking opportunities.
• Track and report on the progress and impact of partnerships.

Skills

Partnership management

Business development

Negotiation

Relationship building

Communication

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and relationship-driven Partnerships Manager to enhance their network in Benoni. This role is essential for building and nurturing collaborations with other organizations, businesses, and community leaders to amplify our client's impact across Gauteng. You will identify synergistic opportunities, negotiate mutually beneficial agreements, and manage ongoing partner relationships to drive program success and resource mobilization. This is a key position for someone passionate about collaborative impact and adept at fostering strong, productive relationships within the non-profit ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and secure strategic partnerships with relevant organizations and corporations.
• Develop proposals for collaborative projects and funding opportunities.
• Manage and strengthen relationships with existing partners, ensuring satisfaction and continued engagement.
• Negotiate partnership agreements, terms, and deliverables.
• Represent the organization at external events and networking opportunities.
• Track and report on the progress and impact of partnerships.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, marketing, or a related field; Master's preferred.
• Proven experience in partnership management, business development, or strategic alliances.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Understanding of the non-profit sector and the Benoni community is a plus.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Hybrid work arrangement offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive benefits package including health and retirement plans.
• Opportunities for professional growth and leadership development.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on shared success.