Remote Partnerships Manager

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Remote work

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Remote Partnerships Manager for a charity foundation focused on social impact. The role emphasizes building alliances with non-profits, government agencies, and CSR departments to expand reach and outcomes across Mpumalanga and beyond.

You will identify opportunities, develop proposals, manage existing partnerships, and represent the organization in forums. This position rewards autonomy, strong networking, and strategic collaboration skills in a fully remote setting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in partnership development or strategic alliances.
• Exceptional networking, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build and maintain long-term relationships.
• Strong strategic thinking and analytical abilities.
• Excellent project management and communication capabilities.
• Proven ability to work independently in a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and secure strategic partnerships aligned with our mission.
• Develop partnership proposals and agreements with clear objectives.
• Manage existing partnerships and foster collaboration.
• Represent the organization in forums and networking events.
• Collaborate with program teams to align activities with goals.
• Monitor and report on the impact of key partnerships.

Skills

Partnership development

Networking & negotiation

Relationship management

Strategic thinking

Project management

Remote work autonomy

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a forward-thinking charitable foundation dedicated to collaborative impact, is looking for a strategic and relationship-oriented Remote Partnerships Manager. This fully remote role is instrumental in building and nurturing strong alliances with other non-profits, government agencies, and corporate social responsibility departments to expand our collective reach and effectiveness. You will identify strategic collaboration opportunities and foster mutually beneficial partnerships that drive significant social outcomes, particularly within Mpumalanga and beyond. This position is perfect for an individual who excels at networking and can operate autonomously in a remote setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify, cultivate, and secure strategic partnerships with organizations aligned with our mission.


• Develop partnership proposals and agreements, ensuring clear objectives and mutual benefits.


• Manage existing partnerships, fostering strong relationships and ensuring successful collaboration.


• Represent the organization in relevant forums and networking events to identify new partnership opportunities.


• Collaborate internally with program teams to align partnership activities with organizational goals.


• Monitor and report on the impact and progress of key partnerships.

Requirements

• Proven experience in partnership development, business development, or strategic alliances, preferably in the non-profit or social impact sector.


• Exceptional networking, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.


• Demonstrated ability to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships.


• Strong strategic thinking and analytical skills.


• Excellent project management and communication abilities.


• Proficiency in working independently and managing responsibilities effectively in a remote work environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives for a remote role.


• Flexible work schedule and the autonomy of a remote position.


• Opportunity to shape and grow strategic collaborations for significant social impact.


• Engage with a wide network of organizations driving positive change.


• Contribute to impactful initiatives that benefit communities across Mpumalanga and nationally.