Manager II: (P7) (Finance: Revenue & Administration: Fundraising & Development) at University of Johannesburg

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Implement an institutional fundraising strategy within the overall UJ strategic plan.
• Oversee the fundraising governance and fundraising readiness of priority projects for possible donor support and partnerships.
• Oversee the maintenance and accuracy of the donor database, ensuring that all records are up to date and compliant with data protection policies.
• Ensure that all team members adhere to established stewardship protocol
• Contribute to the planning, design, and execution of strategic fundraising campaigns.
• Establish, build, maintain, and manage relationships with key SA and international funders.
• Secure major donations through leveraging crucially important collaboration opportunities available.
• Effect these duties accurately and efficiently to adhere to sound financial, administrative and policies.
• Develop and implement an overall fundraising plan to strengthen strategic partnerships.
• Interact with businesses, government, and semi-government agencies.
• Develop creative ways of promoting the institution to all stakeholders locally and internationally.
• Increase year on year, the number of strategic partners and donations.
• Ensure growth by attracting new donors, retaining current ones and renewal of lapsed donors.
• Implement and oversee an effective stewardship programme.
• Work closely with the Alumni Relations, Global Engagement, University relations and Research teams, as well as the crucially important internal clients (faculties & project leaders) in order to strengthen strategic partnerships.
• Manage the fundraising operational budget effectively and accurately.
• Adhere to all ad hoc requests from the Senior Manager: Development and Fundraising and the Director: Development and Fundraising.

Minimum requirements

• At least a Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Public Relations, Marketing, Business Administration, or a related field
• At least 5 years' experience in a fundraising environment.
• At least 3 years of management experience.
• Proven experience in fundraising and development initiatives.

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes:

• Knowledge and understanding of project management principles.
• Knowledge and understanding of managing campaigns.
• Ability to operate at a senior level.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with a wide constituent group of stakeholders internally and external to the university.
• Communication and writing skills.
• Planning and organisational skills.
• Analytical skills and detail orientated.
• Strong management reporting and presentation skills.
• Conflict resolution skills.
• Project risk management capabilities.
• Ability to work independently towards the accomplishment of agreed upon goals for the position.
• Good computer skills.
• Understanding of data privacy and compliance requirements (e.g., POPIA).

Recommendations:

• Relevant qualification in Public Relations/ Marketing.
• Experience in fundraising and development projects is desirable.
• Experience in staff management, and project management.
• Experience in the Higher Education sector and/or on profit sector is desirable.

Apply by: 22 August 2025