Vacancies

We invite suitably experienced individuals to apply for the following positions in our dynamic and innovative fundraising team, which is part of the Advancement Division.

The University is committed to employment equity. Preference may be given to appointable applicants from the underrepresented designated groups in terms of the relevant employment equity plans and policies of the university. The University retains the right not to make an appointment and to verify all information provided by candidates.

Senior Projects and Proposals Officer

The incumbent will undertake proposal writing, editing, information preparation and dissemination. He/She will need to liaise with internal clients and to work with the Senior Fundraiser in the DFO.

This process also requires working on project budgets and updating the DFO database, project managing allocated DFO projects, and undertaking stewardship activities of the DFO, by arranging to give due recognition to the donor according to the stewardship policy.

Requirements:

• outstanding writing skills (applicants will be required to undergo a writing test)
• clear understanding of approaches to budgeting
• demonstrated project management skills
• events management knowledge and experience
• the ability to work to tight deadlines and given timeframes
• good interpersonal skills
• the ability to multi-task

Preference will be given to applicants with an appropriate university degree and a sound knowledge of the donor or higher education environment.. Closing Date: 28 October 2011

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