Senior Fundraising Manager - Department of University Relations

DEPARTMENT OF UNIVERSITY RELATIONS

SENIOR FUNDRAISING MANAGER

PEROMNES POST LEVEL 6

In pursuit of the ideals of excellence and diversity, the University of Pretoria wishes to invite applications for the following vacancy.

The University of Pretoria's commitment to quality makes us one of the top research Universities in the country and gives us a competitive advantage in international science and technology development.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The incumbent will manage the fundraising team consisting of Senior Development Officers, a Proposal Consultant and a Prospect Manager and is responsible for the:

• Development, execution and management of the fundraising part of the strategic plan of the Department in consultation with the Deputy Director: Relationship Management and Fundraising;
• Effective functioning of the fundraising team through continuous operational management in co-operation with the Deputy Director: Relationship Management and Fundraising;
• Working with the Deputy Director: Relationship Management and Fundraising to ensure that the Department’s fundraising targets are met;
• Ensuring that good donor and stakeholder relations are maintained.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• A relevant honours degree (e.g. Business Management, Public Relations, Communication and other related fields) or a postgraduate diploma equivalent;
• Driver’s licence
• At least five years’ demonstrable track record in fundraising;
• Strategic planning experience;
• Experience in financial, administrative and HR management.
• Experience in building and maintaining stakeholder and investor relations.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES (SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND BEHAVIOURAL ATTRIBUTES):

• Proven ability to build, manage and develop key stakeholder, client and donor relationships;
• Financial accounting and cost management knowledge;
• Fundraising knowledge;
• Computer literacy (Word, PowerPoint, Excel);
• Written and oral communication skills;
• Proficient in PeopleSoft or an equivalent data management system;
• Attention to detail;
• Strategic thinking and strong interpersonal skills;
• Results oriented;
• Ability and sophistication to interact with business, government, individual donors both local and international foundation and trusts.

ADDED ADVANTAGES AND PREFERENCES:

• Certificate in Advancement and Resource Mobilisation;
• Relevant leadership/management qualification;
• Experience in a similar role;
• Experience in the higher education sector.

PLEASE NOTE:

All shortlisted candidates may be required to participate in relevant skills assessments as part of the selection process.

The total remuneration package for this position ranges from approximately R 617 910 to R 766 527 as determined by UP policy guidelines. (These amounts include the University’s contributions to standard UP benefits, namely provident fund, group life and funeral cover, but exclude contributions to medical aid, as the latter varies per employee.) UP subscribes to the BESTMED medical aid scheme and contributes 50% of the applicable monthly premium.

CLOSING DATE:

15 January 2018

No application will be considered after the closing date, or if it does not comply with at least the minimum requirements.

ENQUIRIES:

Mrs Marianne Hettasch, Tel: (012) 420 5980

Should you not hear from the University of Pretoria by 31 March 2018, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

The University of Pretoria is committed to equality, employment equity and diversity.

In accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

All candidates who comply with the requirements for appointment are invited to apply.

The University of Pretoria reserves the right to not fill the advertised positions.