Project Manager

Project Manager (P7) (Finance - Revenue Administration: Fundraising and Development) Advert reference: uj_ Advert status: Online Apply by: 21 February 2025 Position Summary Job category: Education and Training Contract: Permanent Remuneration: Market Related EE position: EE 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. Responsibilities: Implement an organisational fundraising strategy within the overall UJ strategic plan. Oversee the fundraising governance and 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 in line with current BBBEE policies. Increase year on year the number of corporate donors and donations. Grow by attracting new donors, retaining current ones, and renewing lapsed donors. Implement and oversee an effective stewardship programme. Work closely with the Alumni Relations and Research teams as well as crucial internal clients (faculties & project leaders) 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. Competencies and Behavioural Attributes: 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 externally to the university. Communication and writing skills. Planning and organisational skills. Analytical skills and detail oriented. Strong management reporting and communication skills. Ability to work independently towards the accomplishment of agreed upon goals for the position. Recommendations: Experience in fundraising and development projects is desirable. Experience in Campaign Management. Experience in the Higher Education sector and/or non-profit sector is desirable. Enquiries: Enquiries regarding the job content: Ms. Daphney Nemakhavhani on Tel: Your application, comprising 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 and proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to. 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 impact possible employment with the University. Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments. In conjunction with 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr