Job Details

  • Reference number: Unit 1-71
  • Province: Free State
  • Type of engagement: Permanent appointment
  • Posted: October 27th
  • Remuneration package: R1 072 147 per annum

Background to Position

Lead and manage the Unit for Development at the university by executing a comprehensive fundraising strategy to strengthen the fundraising endeavours by exploring local and international potential strategic partners, in order to enhance third-stream income in ensuring a sustainable university.

Job Description

  1. Develop short-, medium- and long-term plans, relating to partnerships, development, networking and fund-raising projects, in line with the university’s vision
  2. Manage, conduct and monitor fundraising and project marketing activities
  3. Manage and track fundraising activities
  4. Monitor and Evaluation of activities
  5. Manage the performance and development of staff
  6. Manage the budget for the Unit of Development
  7. Develop reports

Inherent Criteria

  • An Honours Degree in Marketing/Communication/Business Development or equivalent
  • At least five (5) years of experience in development and fundraising nationally and/or internationally, including engagements with external partners
  • Master’s Degree in Marketing/Communication//Business Development or equivalent
  • At least ten (10) years of experience in development and fundraising nationally and/or internationally, including engagements with external partners

Application Requirement

Short letter of motivation and CV

About Central University of Technology, Free State

Central University of Technology, Free State or CUT is a University of Technology in Bloemfontein in the Free State province of South Africa. It was established in 1981 as "Technikon Free State".