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Position Summary

Campus: Doornfontein Campus
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: EE
Level: Skilled

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) in the context of the changing social, political and economic fortunes of Africa”.

Job description

The Council of the University of Johannesburg has declared the University as a mandatory vaccination site as per the applicable policy ((https://www.uj.ac.za/covid-19/). All applications and offers of employment is dependent upon compliance with the said policy.


Responsibilities:
  
In particular, the incumbent will:
• Open doors for the University of Johannesburg to new and existing donors
• Build relationships with new and existing prospects in aid of donor income for core projects of the institution. Core projects are ongoing and includes bursaries, 41R projects and applied research funding etc.
• Identifying new donors and re-activating lapsed donors as well as identifying new income sources for the university.
• Solicit more funding from existing donors
• Solicit multiple-year funding from current and new donors
• Engage and solicit funding from national and international donors
• Mobilise funding for priority projects with set targets (targets vary between R20 million and R100 million)  
• Assist with the design, implementation, and management of fundraising campaigns
• Support fundraising initiatives within faculties
• Excellent communication and creative writing skills to ensure innovative and creative presentations are produced and captivating proposals are written
• Comply with ad hoc requests from the Director to assist with special projects
• Ensure deadline are met
• Remain abreast of fundraising best practises and laws, ensuring compliance with UJ and other pertinent government standards (e.g., POPIA) to exhibit good governance to the donor community.

Minimum requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Relations / Marketing and Communication, Business management
• 3 to 5 years fundraising experience with a proven track records (fundraising targets must be met)
• 3 to 5 years working experience in a Public Relations / Marketing /communication environment, and in fundraising campaigns
• Driver’s license 

Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: 
 
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Project Management skills
• Networking and relationship building
• Persuading and influencing
• Attention to detail
• Logical reasoning 
• Persuasiveness
• Sound judgment
• Excellent writing and communication skills (in English)
• Ability to collaborate in a team
• Emotional intelligence
• Financial literacy
• Technological affinity (4IR)
• Excellent time management skills 
 
Recommendations: 

• Fundraising experience in a non-profit organization or higher education industry
• Experience in International fundraising 
 
Enquiries:

Enquiries regarding the job content: Ms. Daphney Nemakhavhani on (011) 559 6355
Enquiries regarding remuneration and benefits: Morongwa Mametse on (011) 559 4014

 

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.

Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.

For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.

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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.

 

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