Senior Development Officer : International Fundraising at Tshwane University of Technology

Critical Performance Areas

• Strengthened international donor engagement
• Expansion and diversification of the funding base
• Facilitation for donor-funded project alignment
• Enhanced and effective internal communication
• Continuous professional development

Minimum Requirements:

Qualification

• NQF level 6
• A relevant 3-year qualification (Marketing, Public Relations or Development Studies / Social Sciences related)

Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably within the Higher

Education or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) sector, including:

• Proven track record of working with international funding agencies, including proposal development and grant acquisition.
• Demonstrated experience in donor interaction, cultivation, and stewardship, with the ability to maintain and grow funding relationships.
• Administrative and operational support related to fundraising, including donor reporting, database management, and compliance tracking
• Building and maintaining funding partnerships, with a focus on aligning donor priorities with organizational needs.

Closing Date: 15 March 2026