Deadline: 11 February 2011
Development & Alumni Relations Division
Proposal Writer (Four-year Contract Appointment with Service Benefits)
(Ref. ADV/22/0111)
The Development & Alumni Relations Division builds relationships with alumni, friends and donors of Stellenbosch University in order to grow their involvement with and investment in the University.
Duties
* Writing, editing and packaging project proposals to raise funds for strategic projects and programmes of the University;
* liaising with project leaders and others involved on campus about the needs, content, form, appearance and target market;
* writing, editing and packaging annual progress reports to donors;
* providing regular feedback to all parties involved on the progress made with fundraising for the relevant projects;
* writing, translating and editing official documents, letters and other forms of communication from the Office for Development & Alumni Relations.
Job Requirements
* Relevant tertiary qualification(s);
* ability to conceptualise projects;
* ability to write logically and analytically in English according to target market requirements;
* excellent computer skills pertaining to word processing and presentations (MS Office);
* additional relevant computer proficiency (internet searches and basic web applications);
* superior communicative skills.
Recommendation
Proven knowledge and experience pertaining to development and fundraising processes in a Higher Education environment.
How To Apply
The University will consider all applications in terms of its Employment Equity Plan, which acknowledges the need to diversify the demographic composition of the staff corps, especially with regard to the appointment of suitable candidates from the designated groups.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment.
A competitive remuneration package and excellent service benefits are attached to this position. For further details, contact 021 808 2753.
Your application, comprising a comprehensive curriculum vitae (including the names and contact details of at least two referees), must reach the University before or on the closing date of the advertised post.
Apply online by using the "Apply Now" link.
Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
Should no feedback be received from the University within four weeks of the closing date, kindly accept that your application did not succeed.
Enquiries
Enquiries regarding job content: Ms Ayesha Fakie on 021 808 9179
Enquiries regarding remuneration and service benefits: Human Resources Client Service Centre on 021 808 2753.
Apply directly at the university career site here.