Remote Grant Writer for Education Impact (Nonprofit)

Placements24; Pretoria; Hybrid; ZAR 320,000 - 460,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical aid

Retirement annuity

Remote work flexibility

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Non-Profit Grant Writer to research funding opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, and manage the grant application process to secure support for educational programs.

The role requires excellent writing, editing and proofreading, strong research skills, and the ability to work independently and remotely within Gauteng. A Bachelor’s in English/Communications/Philanthropy is preferred, with 3–5 years of non-profit grant writing experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in English, Communications, Philanthropy, or related field.
• Master's degree is advantageous.
• 3–5 years of proven grant writing experience for non-profits.
• Track record of securing grants from diverse sources.
• Strong writing, editing, and proofreading portfolio.
• Excellent research skills for funding opportunities.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and remotely.

Responsibilities

• Research potential funding sources and opportunities.
• Write, edit, and proofread grant proposals and supporting documents.
• Develop persuasive narratives of mission, programs, and impact.
• Manage grant submission process and meet deadlines.
• Maintain grants calendar and status database.
• Cultivate relationships with funders and program officers.
• Prepare grant reports and ensure funder compliance.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather proposal data.
• Stay updated on best practices in grant writing and fundraising.
• Track success rates and analyze feedback for improvement.

Skills

Grant writing

Editing

Proposal development

Research methodologies

Independent work

Remote collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in English/Communications/Philanthropy

Master's degree (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Grant management software

Job description

Placements24 in Pretoria is seeking a skilled Non-Profit Grant Writer to research funding opportunities, develop compelling grant proposals, and manage the grant application process to secure support for educational programs.

The role requires excellent writing, editing and proofreading, strong research skills, and the ability to work independently and remotely within Gauteng. A Bachelor’s in English/Communications/Philanthropy is preferred, with 3–5 years of non-profit grant writing experience.