Head Of Communications & Fundraising at Rustenburg Girls'​ High School

HEAD OF COMMUNICATIONS & FUNDRAISING

Your application must include the following:

• Application form, available for download at www.rghs.org.za/jobs/

(Only applications which include this completed form will be considered)

• Certified copies of qualifications
• Certified copy of your Identity Document

Please submit your application to:

The Principal

Rustenburg Girls’ High School

Camp Ground Road, Rondebosch, 7700

email: [email protected]

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted and invited to an interview and will be taken on a tour of the school and expected to take a test. We reserve the right not to fill the posts.

Rustenburg Girls’ High School is committed to the principles of Employment Equity and to providing equal opportunities. Candidates who meet these criteria will receive preference.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 30 September 2020 at 16:00

Head of Communications and Fundraising:

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.

In particular, the incumbent will take overall responsibility for:

• Planning, budgeting and developing the marketing and fundraising functions
• Marketing and communications leadership ensuring we achieve publicity, awareness and parent and learner engagement
• Event management
• Fundraising leadership, ensuring growth of the portfolio through active alumnae relations management, sponsorship and funding proposal management

Qualifications and experience:

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

Skills and abilities:

• Ability to plan, implement and monitor strategies
• Excellent written communication skills with an ability to write clearly, concisely, accurately and persuasively
• Demonstrable track record of having excellent organizational 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-orientated 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