Remote Grants & Foundations Officer

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 360,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

Placements24 is recruiting a Remote Grants & Foundations Officer to identify, secure, and manage funding from foundations across South Africa. You will research opportunities, craft persuasive proposals, manage reporting, and build strong relationships with program officers.

The role emphasizes writing, strategy, and grant-cycle understanding from a fully remote setting. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree and 3–5 years of grant-writing experience, with a track record of securing private

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Communications, or Nonprofit Management.
• 3–5 years of grant writing, fundraising or development with foundations.
• Proven success securing grants from private foundations and grant‑making bodies.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify funding opportunities from foundations, trusts, and grant-making organizations.
• Develop and write high-quality grant proposals, applications and reports aligned with funder priorities.
• Manage grant submission process, ensuring accuracy, completeness and deadlines.
• Cultivate and maintain relationships with foundation program officers and contacts.
• Monitor grant awards and ensure compliance with reporting requirements.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information for proposals and reports.
• Maintain a database of grants, applications and reporting schedules.
• Track grant expenditures and support financial reporting for funded projects.
• Stay informed about philanthropy trends and healthcare funding priorities.
• Contribute to the organization's fundraising and development strategy.

Skills

Grant writing

Fundraising

Research

Communication

Project management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Public Health

Tools

Grant management software

MS Office

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a highly respected national non-profit organization focused on improving healthcare access and outcomes, is seeking a skilled and dedicated Remote Grants & Foundations Officer. This position is crucial for identifying, securing, and managing funding from foundations and grant‑making bodies across South Africa. You will be responsible for researching funding opportunities, developing persuasive grant proposals, managing reporting requirements, and cultivating strong relationships with foundation program officers. The ideal candidate will possess excellent writing skills, a strategic mindset, and a thorough understanding of grant cycles and foundation priorities. This fully remote role offers the flexibility to work from anywhere while contributing significantly to the organization's mission of enhancing healthcare services. We are looking for an individual who can effectively articulate our client's impact and secure vital funding.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and identify potential funding opportunities from foundations, trusts, and other grant‑making organizations.
• Develop and write high‑quality, compelling grant proposals, applications, and reports that align with funder priorities and organizational needs.
• Manage the grant submission process, ensuring all applications are accurate, complete, and submitted by deadlines.
• Cultivate and maintain positive relationships with foundation program officers and key contacts.
• Monitor grant awards, ensuring compliance with all reporting requirements and terms.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather necessary information for proposals and reports.
• Maintain a database of grants received, pending applications, and reporting schedules.
• Track grant expenditures and support financial reporting related to funded projects.
• Stay informed about trends in philanthropy and the non‑profit sector, particularly in healthcare.
• Contribute to the organization's overall fundraising and development strategy.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Public Health, Social Sciences, Communications, or Nonprofit Management.
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in grant writing, fundraising, or development, specifically working with foundations.
• Demonstrated success in securing grants from private foundations and grant‑making institutions.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with a talent for persuasive and clear proposal writing.
• Strong research skills to identify relevant funding opportunities.
• Proficiency in grant management software and MS Office Suite.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple projects, and meet strict deadlines in a remote environment.
• Excellent organizational and project management abilities.
• Understanding of the healthcare non‑profit landscape and common funding priorities.
• Meticulous attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Benefits

This fully remote position offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and the profound satisfaction of securing funding for critical healthcare initiatives nationwide. You will have the autonomy to manage your workload and contribute significantly to a mission‑driven organization. We provide opportunities for professional development and foster a collaborative, supportive virtual work environment. Join us to leverage your grant‑writing expertise for substantial social impact.