Program Development Officer

Placements24; Durban; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Impactful community work

Collaborative culture

Job summary

Placements24 in Durban seeks a strategic Program Development Officer to design and secure funding for new charitable programs. You will conduct needs assessments, research funding opportunities, and craft compelling grant proposals to advance the organisation’s mission.

The ideal candidate has 4+ years in program development or grant writing within the non-profit sector, with strong writing, research, and stakeholder collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in program development, grant writing, or fundraising for non-profits.
• Demonstrated success in securing funding through grant proposals.
• Excellent research, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the Durban social landscape and common charitable initiatives is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Identify emerging needs and opportunities for new program development within the community.
• Conduct thorough research on potential funding sources, including grants, foundations, and corporate sponsorships.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals and funding applications.
• Develop detailed program plans, including objectives, activities, budgets, and evaluation metrics.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure program designs are practical, sustainable, and impactful.
• Monitor program implementation and outcomes, providing reports to funders and stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a prominent charity organization in Durban , is seeking a strategic and innovative Program Development Officer . This role is central to expanding our impact by conceptualizing, designing, and securing funding for new charitable programs and projects. You will conduct needs assessments, research funding opportunities, and write compelling grant proposals to support our mission. The ideal candidate is adept at strategic thinking, possesses excellent writing skills, and has a proven track record in program development within the non‑profit or charity sector . You will collaborate closely with program managers and leadership to ensure proposed initiatives align with the organization's overall goals and effectively address community needs in Durban .

Key Responsibilities

• Identify emerging needs and opportunities for new program development within the community.
• Conduct thorough research on potential funding sources, including grants, foundations, and corporate sponsorships.
• Write, edit, and submit high-quality grant proposals and funding applications.
• Develop detailed program plans, including objectives, activities, budgets, and evaluation metrics.
• Collaborate with program staff to ensure program designs are practical, sustainable, and impactful.
• Monitor program implementation and outcomes, providing reports to funders and stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences, Development Studies, or a related field.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in program development, grant writing, or fundraising for non‑profits.
• Demonstrated success in securing funding through grant proposals.
• Excellent research, analytical, and strategic planning skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with meticulous attention to detail.
• Knowledge of the Durban social landscape and common charitable initiatives is beneficial.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Significant opportunity to shape and grow impactful programs.
• Professional development opportunities in grant writing and program management.
• A collaborative and mission-driven work environment in Durban .
• The satisfaction of contributing to meaningful social change.