Remote Grants Lead for Nonprofit Funding & Impact

Placements24; Sandton; Hybrid; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote work arrangement

Professional development opportunities

Impactful social sector work in Sandt

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Non-profit Grant Manager to oversee the complete grant lifecycle—from opportunity identification and application through reporting and compliance. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong financial acumen, and vast experience in grant writing within the nonprofit sector.

You will play a key part in securing essential funding for vital programs and ensuring the organization's financial health and strategic growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in grant management within non-profit organizations.
• Strong writing and editing skills for proposals and reports.
• Experience budgeting and financial reporting for grants.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Understanding of grant cycles, reporting requirements and funder guidelines.
• Strong research and analytical skills for identifying opportunities.
• Ability to manage multiple projects independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Research and identify grant opportunities from foundations, government agencies and corporations.
• Develop grant proposals, narratives and budgets.
• Manage submission process for all grant applications.
• Oversee grant reporting and ensure timely, accurate submissions.
• Monitor budgets and expenditures for grant compliance.
• Build relationships with grant-making organizations.
• Track opportunities and maintain a funder database.
• Collaborate with program staff for proposals and reports.
• Ensure compliance with grant terms and conditions.
• Stay updated on grant management best practices.

Skills

Grant management

Grant writing

Budgeting

Communication

Editing

Research & analysis

Project management

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Grant management software

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Non-profit Grant Manager to oversee the complete grant lifecycle—from opportunity identification and application through reporting and compliance. The role demands meticulous attention to detail, strong financial acumen, and vast experience in grant writing within the nonprofit sector.

You will play a key part in securing essential funding for vital programs and ensuring the organization's financial health and strategic growth.