Director: Resources Mobilisation at Vaal University of Technology

JOB DESCRIPTION
Key performance areas include but are not limited to:

•  To lead and direct the Resource Mobilisation directorate regarding the Vaal University of Technology (VUT) efforts to broaden third income streams.
•  Establish and strengthen relations with current and potential local and international donors or
• funders and stakeholders to increase donations to the University’s various causes/programme/projects.

APPLICATION CRITERIA:
Qualification and Experience:

•  Master’s Degree (NQF10) in Sales, Marketing, Communication, or relevant business-related field.
•  A minimum of ten (10) years operational experience in Fundraising, Sales, Marketing, Communications, Stakeholder Relations and/or Public Relations
•  A minimum of seven years management experience in Fundraising, Sales, Marketing, Communications, Stakeholder Relations and/or Public Relations

Recommendation:

•  A Master’s degree (NQF 10) with specialisation in Sales, Marketing, Communications, or relevant business-related field.
•  Evidence of current networks
•  Track Record in effective funding initiatives (rand value)

Added Advantage

•  Registration with a professional body

Specific requirements for the portfolio:

•  Strategy Development
•  Donor Relations and Fundraising Policy and Practices
•  Business Analytics and Stakeholder Relations
•  Management and Leadership Results Areas

Skills and Competencies:

•  Strong analytical skills and keen intellect
•  Exemplary attention to detail
•  Excellent judgement and discretion
•  Have a sound knowledge of stakeholder diversity and understand the dynamics of different needs of stakeholders
•  The ability to produce and operate stakeholder events, conferences and related logistical tasks
•  Knowledge and understanding of national and international issues in higher education
•  Demonstrated knowledge of University, government and general protocol
•  Demonstrate ability to independently research complex issues and synthesize large amounts
• of information into an effective stakeholder/ and or donor relations plan
•  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and adapt messages to be suitable for a variety of audiences across the University and globally
•  Good human relations as well as the ability to function effectively in a multicultural environment
•  The ability to work irregular hours and travel long distance in the course of the work
•  Good strategic, organizational and leadership skills
•  The ability to function independently, and as part of the team
•  Customer centric
•  Ethical and trustworthy
•  Computer literate in MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)