Senior Development Officer at TUT

Senior Development Officer at TUT

Senior Development Officer : International Fundraising
Advancement and Partnerships Office
Post Level: 09
Ref : 25/713B

The Advancement and Partnerships Office has a permanent position for a Senior Development
Officer: International Fundraising at the Pretoria Campus.

INSTRUCTIONS: Applicants are required to submit together with the CVs, a standardized
application form available from the university intranet as well as recently certified copies of
qualifications and Identity Document. Failure to comply with this instruction will disqualify the
candidate. Further note that candidates may be expected to make a presentation or undergo
competency testing
Critical Performance Areas

• Strengthened international donor engagement
• Expansion and diversification of the funding base
• Facilitation for donor-funded project alignment
• Enhanced and effective internal communication
• Continuous professional development
  Minimum Requirements:

1. Qualification

• NQF level 6
• A relevant 3-year qualification (Marketing, Public Relations or Development Studies /
  Social Sciences related)

1. Experience

• A minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, preferably within the Higher
  Education or Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) sector, including:
• Proven track record of working with international funding agencies, including
  proposal development and grant acquisition.
  V A C A N C Y B U L L E T I N
  People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
• Demonstrated experience in donor interaction, cultivation, and stewardship,
  with the ability to maintain and grow funding relationships.
• Administrative and operational support related to fundraising, including donor
  reporting, database management, and compliance tracking
• Building and maintaining funding partnerships, with a focus on aligning donor priorities
  with organizational needs.

1. Knowledge and Skills
   Knowlege

Sound knowledge of project management principles and practices

Understanding of the developmental needs of the higher education sector and national
priorities

In-depth knowledge of donor relationship management and stewardship practices

Awareness of current trends and dynamics in the international funding environment

Knowledge of donor cultivation, proposal development, and long-term engagement
strategies

Familiarity with online funding application systems and portals (e.g. Devman)
Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong competency in English

Strong presentation and proposal writing skills, tailored to diverse donor audiences

Basic to intermediate project management skills, including planning and coordination

Proven ability to fundraise for projects, particularly from international funding agencies and
donors

Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships.

Send your CV to: Recruitment10@tut.ac.za
Enquiries: Dr E Pule
Tel/Email: 012 382-5700
Closing date: 15 March 2026

If we have not responded within a month of the closing date, you should regard your application
as unsuccessful.

Correspondence will be entered into only with short-listed candidates.
Candidates may be required to undergo psychometric tests and any other simulation interventions.

People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to people
from designated groups and the University reserves the right, in its sole discretion, not to make
an appointment.

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