Remote Grants Manager for Global Impact

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement contributions

Paid time off

Professional development

Job summary

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent international charity to recruit a Remote Grants Manager in South Africa. The role oversees the full grants lifecycle from research to reporting, securing diverse funding sources, and ensuring compliance while working entirely remotely.

You will lead grant proposals, manage budgets, build funder relationships, and guide staff on grant-related processes, with strong emphasis on independence, timeliness, and data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Non-profit Management, Public Administration, or Communications.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in grant writing, grant management, and fundraising.

Responsibilities

• Identify and research potential grant funding opportunities from various sources.
• Develop compelling grant proposals aligned with funder priorities and organizational objectives.
• Manage the submission process for all grant applications with timely and accurate completion.
• Oversee administration of awarded grants, including budget management, compliance monitoring, and reporting.
• Build and maintain relationships with foundation program officers and other funders.
• Develop and implement grant management policies and procedures.
• Track grant performance and ensure reporting requirements are met on time.
• Collaborate with program staff to gather information for proposals and reports.
• Stay abreast of trends and best practices in grant funding and philanthropy.
• Provide training and guidance to staff on grant-related matters.

Skills

Grant writing

Project management

Analytical skills

Communication

Remote work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Tools

CRM systems

Grant databases

Virtual collaboration tools

Job description

Placements24 is partnering with a prominent international charity to recruit a Remote Grants Manager in South Africa. The role oversees the full grants lifecycle from research to reporting, securing diverse funding sources, and ensuring compliance while working entirely remotely.

You will lead grant proposals, manage budgets, build funder relationships, and guide staff on grant-related processes, with strong emphasis on independence, timeliness, and data-driven decisions.