Head of Communications and Fundraising

3 days ago

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa Rustenburg Girls' High School Full time
Minimum Requirements

Qualifications and experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in communication and/or marketing is essential
  • Experience with event management, electronic and social media is essential
  • Proven track record of successful marketing and publicity strategies as well as sourcing funding and sponsorships essential
  • Experience in planning, budgeting, coordinating and hosting of large events essential
  • Production of school magazines or similar print projects highly recommended
  • Minimum 5 years' experience in Communication and Fundraising at managerial level highly recommended
  • Fundraising experience highly recommended
  • Crisis management capabilities.

Skills and abilities:

  • Ability to plan, implement and monitor strategies
  • Excellent written communication skills with an ability to write clearly, concisely, accurately and persuasively
  • Experience and excellent ability in proofreading
  • Demonstrable track record of having excellent organisational skills to manage competing priorities, deadlines and own workload
  • Innovative, creative and a self-starter
  • Excellent interpersonal skills – ability to meet and talk face-to-face with a range of diverse people – business people, donors, parents and staff - with ease and confidence
  • Ability to identify publicity opportunities
  • Ability to understand and manage a diverse environment
  • Be informed about current events as they impact and play out in the school environment e.g. BLM, GBV

Personal attributes:

  • A proactive, self-motivated and goal-oriented individual who is confident and able to gain trust
  • A naturally collaborative team player who is open to ideas
  • Comfortable with being both hands-on and strategic, with a practical "can-do" approach to working with limited resources
  • Enthusiasm, imagination, innovation, energy and drive with the ability to inspire confidence both internally and externally
  • High personal integrity and commitment to providing strategic, professional, responsive fundraising and marketing activities consistent with our culture and ethical standards
  • Commitment to and understanding of the issues affecting the school and the ability to implement strategies to support initiatives in this regard
  • Able to work under pressure to meet tight deadlines
  • Willingness to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends as needed
  • Flexibility as required
  • A genuine interest in promoting the ethos of RGHS

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