Remote Grant Writer for Education Impact

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Fully remote work arrangement

Paid time off and company holidays

Professional development opportunities

Contributing to education initiatives

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a skilled Grant Writer for a remote, impact-driven non-profit focused on educational initiatives. You will research funding opportunities and draft grant proposals to support diverse programs.

Ideal candidates have proven grant-writing experience, strong editing and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. This fully remote role offers work-life balance and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a grant writer with a strong portfolio.
• Exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills.
• Ability to research funding opportunities and understand grant guidelines.
• Familiarity with non-profit operations and program development.
• Excellent organizational skills to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Research potential funding sources, including foundations, corporations, and government agencies.
• Write clear, concise, and persuasive grant proposals, applications, and reports.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information and ensure proposal accuracy.
• Develop and maintain a grant calendar, tracking deadlines and submission requirements.
• Cultivate relationships with program officers and contacts at funding organizations.
• Monitor grant expenditures and prepare financial reports as required.
• Stay updated on trends and best practices in grant writing and non-profit funding.

Skills

Grant writing

Editing

Research skills

Proposal writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Public Relations or related field

Tools

Grant submission platforms

Job description

Placements24 seeks a skilled Grant Writer for a remote, impact-driven non-profit focused on educational initiatives. You will research funding opportunities and draft grant proposals to support diverse programs.

Ideal candidates have proven grant-writing experience, strong editing and research skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines. This fully remote role offers work-life balance and opportunities for professional development.