Partnerships Manager - Non-Profit

Placements24; Randburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development

Health benefits

Networking opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a strategic Partnerships Manager to lead collaborations with corporate, governmental, and non-profit partners in Randburg. The role focuses on identifying, developing, and managing alliances to expand reach and impact within Gauteng.

The candidate will build mutually beneficial relationships, negotiate agreements, and ensure alignment with organizational goals. Strong networking and stakeholder engagement are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnership management, business development, or strategic alliances.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Experience in developing and managing collaborative projects and agreements in the non-profit sector.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with key organizations aligned with the mission.
• Develop and negotiate partnership agreements, MOUs, and collaborative frameworks.
• Manage and nurture existing relationships with partners to ensure ongoing engagement and success.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership activities with program goals and organizational strategy.
• Represent the organization in external forums and build the client’s profile within the sector.
• Develop proposals for collaborative projects and seek joint funding opportunities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of partnerships and report on their contribution to objectives.

Skills

Partnership management

Business development

Strategic alliances

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a strategic and relationship-oriented Partnerships Manager to join their dedicated team in Randburg . This role is vital for identifying, developing, and managing collaborations with corporate, governmental, and non-profit organizations to enhance our client's reach and impact. You will be responsible for building mutually beneficial relationships that support our client's mission and expand their service offerings within the Gauteng community. This is a key position for an individual skilled in strategic alliances and stakeholder management.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and cultivate strategic partnerships with key organizations aligned with our client's mission.
• Develop and negotiate partnership agreements, MOUs, and collaborative frameworks.
• Manage and nurture existing relationships with partners to ensure ongoing engagement and success.
• Collaborate with internal teams to align partnership activities with program goals and organizational strategy.
• Represent the organization in external forums and build our client's profile within the sector.
• Develop proposals for collaborative projects and seek joint funding opportunities.
• Monitor the effectiveness of partnerships and report on their contribution to organizational objectives.

Requirements

• Proven experience in partnership management , business development, or strategic alliances, preferably within the non-profit sector.
• Excellent negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong relationships with diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in developing and managing collaborative projects and agreements.
• Strong understanding of the charity and voluntary sector landscape.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities.
• Familiarity with the Randburg and broader Gauteng business and social environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives.
• Significant opportunity to build impactful collaborations and drive social change.
• Professional development and networking opportunities within the non-profit sector.
• A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on growth and innovation.
• Comprehensive health and retirement benefits.