Director: Institutional Advancement

Updated: March 21, 2024 10:53 AM GMT

Sol Plaatje University

Kimberley

Purpose

The purpose of this position is to provide strategic direction and leadership that will support Sol Plaatje University’s endeavours in Institutional Advancement through fundraising, communication, marketing, alumni affairs, stakeholder management, event management, community engagement and institutional strategic planning. Further responsibilities include human resource management, budget and financial management and health and safety management.

Minimum Requirements
• Appropriate Postgraduate NQF 8 qualification.
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours.
• At least 5 years working in an established advancement/development area with fundraising as a focus area.
• Excellent understanding of foundations and the University environment.
• Extensive knowledge of and personal experience with research and teaching in higher education.
• Strategic planning and implementation exposure.
• Demonstrated ability to network and work with a wide range of different constituencies... More Detail