Head of Communications and Fundraising at Rustenburg Girls'​ High School

Description    

• The Head of Communications and Fundraising is a key member of the RGHS Leadership team with responsibility for developing and delivering communication and marketing strategies, particularly focusing on print, media and digital channels.  The role also has lead responsibility for fundraising and event management for the school, including management of our alumnae relations. This post is available from 01 February 2026 (or by arrangement).

Duties and Responsibilities    
Overall responsibility for:

• Lead Rustenburg's communications strategy, including oversight and integration of the RGHS brand identity into written and electronic (email, web, social media) communications
• Communications and marketing leadership ensuring we achieve publicity, awareness and parent and learner engagement
• Planning, budgeting and developing the marketing and fundraising functions
• Event management
• Fundraising leadership, ensuring growth of the portfolio through active alumnae relations management, sponsorship and funding proposal management

Minimum Requirements    
Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in communication and/or marketing is essential
• Experience with event management, electronic and social media is essential
• Proven track record of successful marketing and publicity strategies as well as sourcing funding and sponsorships essential
• Experience in planning, budgeting, coordinating and hosting of large events essential
• Production of school magazines or similar print projects highly recommended
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in Communication and Fundraising at managerial level highly recommended
• Fundraising experience highly recommended
• Crisis management capabilities.

Skills and abilities:

• Ability to plan, implement and monitor strategies
• Excellent written communication skills with an ability to write clearly, concisely, accurately and persuasively
• Experience and excellent ability in proofreading
• Demonstrable track record of having excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities, deadlines and own workload
• Innovative, creative and a self-starter
• Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to meet and talk face-to-face with a range of diverse people – business people, donors, parents and staff - with ease and confidence
• Ability to identify publicity opportunities
• Ability to understand and manage a diverse environment
• Be informed about current events as they impact and play out in the school environment e.g. BLM, GBV

Personal attributes:

• A proactive, self-motivated and goal-oriented individual who is confident and able to gain trust
• A naturally collaborative team player who is open to ideas
• Comfortable with being both hands-on and strategic, with a practical “can-do” approach to working with limited resources
• Enthusiasm, imagination, innovation, energy and drive with the ability to inspire confidence both internally and externally
• High personal integrity and commitment to providing strategic, professional, responsive fundraising and marketing activities consistent with our culture and ethical standards
• Commitment to and understanding of the issues affecting the school and the ability to implement strategies to support initiatives in this regard
• Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
• Willingness to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
• Flexibility as required
• A genuine interest in promoting the ethos of RGHS

Deadline:8th January,2026