Project Manager (P7) (Financial Governance & Revenue Division: Fundraising and Development Department)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
- Implement an organisational fundraising strategy within the overall UJ strategic plan.
- Oversee the fundraising governance and fundraising readiness of priority projects for possible corporate support and partnerships.
- Establish, build, maintain, and manage relationships with key SA, and international funders.
- Secure major donations through leveraging crucially important BBBEE 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 corporate giving.
- Interact with businesses, government, and semi-government agencies.
- Develop creative ways of promoting the institution to corporates taking into current BBBEE policies.
- Increase year on year, the number of corporate donors and donation.
- 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 and Research teams as well as the crucially important internal clients (faculties & project leaders) in order to strengthen corporate support.
- Manage the Corporate fundraising operational budget effectively and accurately.
Minimum requirements
- At least a bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in project management, marketing, business administration, or a related field.
- Preferably a project management certification.
- At least 5 years' experience in a fundraising environment.
- At least 3 years of project management experience.
- Preferably experience in fundraising and development initiatives.
- Relevant qualification in Project Management.
- Experience in fundraising and development projects is desirable.
- Experience in Campaign Management.
- Experience in the Higher Education sector and/or on profit sector is desirable.
- 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 communication 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
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
