Subscribe to Job Alert
Join our happy subscribers
Never pay for any CBT, test or assessment as part of any recruitment process. When in doubt, contact us
The first grants from Oxfam to South Africa came in 1956. These were to support anti-poverty projects run by the churches for children in townships affected by cutbacks imposed under the Bantu Education Act. Over the years, this support has varied from supporting poverty relief initiatives in rural South Africa, taking a stand against corporations who proppe...
Job description
Oxfam South Africa (www.oxfam.org.za) is seeking an outstanding individual to launch and lead public fundraising in South Africa which involves developing an ambitious strategy and hiring the skilled and driven team s/he will lead to deliver significant levels of unrestricted income and build a movement of inspired supporters of Oxfam in South Africa. The ideal candidate will have substantial fundraising and management experience, a talent for building relationships and a proven track record in securing funds from different fundraising channels.
Launched in May 2017, Oxfam South Africa is Oxfam’s first African affiliate. Oxfam’s 2020 strategy is working towards a more influential and representational presence in the global south to become more globally balanced. The Head of Fundraising for Oxfam South Africa is thus a key role: creating a unique opportunity for a talented candidate to drive public fundraising in South Africa, with the full support of the wider Oxfam confederation.
Purpose of Role
The Head of Fundraising will lead public fundraising in South Africa: Developing an ambitious strategy and hiring the skilled and driven team who s/he will lead to deliver significant levels of unrestricted income and build a movement of inspired supporters of Oxfam in South Africa.
Key responsibilities
Other
Profile
Skills, Knowledge and experience:
Essential Aptitudes:
Oxfam South Africa is an equal opportunity employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.
Please send a letter of application stating the skills and approach that you would bring to the post with your CV/resume (no photos) in strict confidence by email only to: [email protected]. Please let us know where you saw the post advertised.
Please ensure that they are sent as Word documents with the titles “your name cover letter” and “your name CV” Please put “Oxfam South Africa - Head of Fundraising” in the email subject line.
Build your CV for free. Download in different templates.
Join our happy subscribers