Grant Funding Officer - KwaZulu Natal Province at National Lotteries Commission

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: 

• A bachelor’s degree in development studies, Social Sciences or equivalent. 
• Additional qualification in project management will be an advantage 
• Language Proficiency- must be proficient in at least two of the official / main provincial languages  

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE 

• 3 years relevant experience in similar role. 
• Project Management and/or proven experience in case coordination, administration or related roles will be an added advantage. 
• Valid driver’s Licence and not less than one year’s driving experience is essential – note that extensive travel is a requirement for this position

KEY DELIVERABLES 

• Schedule and manage pre-grant site-visits 
• Conduct meticulous pre-grant site-visits 
• Assess Organisational and project specific risks based on the criteria 
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements 
• Conduct quality assurance of Project Plans and all related documentation submitted for funding in compliance with NLC policies and regulations 
• Contribute to maintaining the effectiveness and integrity of grant allocation process in terms of the overall assessment and evaluation of an application 
• Maintain, document and record keeping as well as uploading on the grant funding system all documentation received from applicants 
• Package all project funding application documents for presentation to the Distributing Agencies with a detailed recommendation incorporating the pre-grant assessment information/report and the desktop assessment and evaluation. 
• Address and incorporate any new compliant information brought to your attention during this phase in the value chain of the application for funding. 
• Research and understand the various reasons for potential decline of applications during the application for funding phase of value chain to provide support and advise to applicants. 
• Plan and implement education and awareness programmes