Senior Fundraising and Partnership Manager

Executive Placings; Sandton; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Sandton is seeking a Senior Fundraising & Partnerships Manager to spearhead strategic fundraising efforts aimed at conservation and community development. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and a proven track record in grant writing and proposal development. This role requires excellent project management skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment, including extensive travel. Join us and make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in fundraising and partnerships.
• Experience working with diverse funders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact fundraising partnerships across Africa and globally.
• Drive long-term funding sustainability through collaborations.
• Oversee budget alignment and financial management.

Skills

Fundraising track record

Proposal development

Grant writing

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Impact measurement

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s / Honours degree in a relevant field

Job description

🌍 WE ARE HIRING!

Senior Fundraising & Partnerships Manager

📍 Sandton, Johannesburg

Are you a strategic fundraiser with a passion for conservation and community development? This is an exciting opportunity to lead high-impact fundraising partnerships across Africa and globally, driving long-term funding sustainability through values-based collaborations.

Key Focus Areas

• Strategic fundraising partnerships
• Grant prospecting & proposal development
• Corporate, donor & philanthropy engagement
• Budget alignment & financial oversight
• Monitoring, evaluation & impact reporting
• Knowledge management & donor analytics
• Compliance & governance

We’re looking for someone who

• Has a proven fundraising track record
• Has 5+ years’ experience in proposal development and grant writing
• Is highly organised, proactive, and adaptable
• Has strong financial, reporting, and impact measurement skills
• Is confident, professional, and an excellent communicator
• Is passionate about conservation and social impact

Requirements

• Bachelor’s / Honours degree in a relevant field
• Experience working with public, private, and corporate funders
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment

Work Environment

• Office-based in Sandton
• Extended hours may be required
• Extensive local, regional, and international travel

📩 Apply now!