Position Title: Philanthropy Manager-DAD

Requisition ID: 1074

Department: Development & Alumni

City: Cape Town

PHILANTHROPY MANAGER

(Payclass 11; Permanent)

DEVELOPMENT AND ALUMNI DEPARTMENT

The Philanthropy Manager plays a key role in advancing the University of Cape Town’s (UCT) mission by securing financial support for teaching and research. This position involves cultivating relationships with donors, managing a portfolio of prospects, and developing strategic fundraising initiatives. Working closely with university departments, the role ensures that philanthropic efforts align with institutional priorities, while also implementing best practices in donor stewardship and engagement.

As part of the Development and Alumni Department, the Philanthropy Manager collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to identify and secure funding opportunities. The role requires expertise in donor relations, proposal development, and financial stewardship, along with the ability to drive successful fundraising campaigns. A strong candidate will demonstrate strategic thinking, relationship management skills, and a passion for higher education advancement.

Requirements:

A relevant NQF7 qualification.
At least 5 years relevant industry experience.
Major and principal gift fundraising experience.
Experience in successful and substantial fundraising campaigns.
A demonstrated record of success in planning and managing fundraising strategies from inception to completion and delivered on target.

Advantageous:

Experience in higher education fundraising.
Experience in international fundraising.

Responsibilities:

Implement strategies to secure philanthropic funding.
Develop and maintain a compelling program of giving opportunities in support of strategic priorities, working across the university and programme staff.
Manage a personal pool of National and International prospects to cultivate and advance relationships to secure major and principal gifts.
Develop and implement stewardship strategies that strengthen long term relationships with donors.

The annual cost of employment for 2025, including benefits, is R 784 833 and R 923 330.

To apply, please visit the (www.jobs.uct.ac.za) website to create a candidate profile and to submit your application. Please complete/attach the following to your profile before submitting your application:

Curriculum Vitae (CV).
Motivation/Cover letter that speaks to the specific requirements of the position.
Three referee names which must include their title and name, position details, relationship to you, their e-mail address and telephone numbers.
Portfolio of evidence demonstrating successful and substantial fundraising campaigns.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo competency assessment and pre-placement-medical assessments. References may be requested by UCT at any stage of the selection process.

Any enquiries for the position to be addressed to Ms Hlubi Ntsizi at Hlubi.Ntsizi@uct.ac.za or 021 650 3831.

Closing date: 30 June 2025

Website: www.uct.ac.za

Reference Number: 1074

UCT is a designated employer and is committed to the pursuit of excellence, diversity and redress in achieving its equity targets in accordance with the Employment Equity Plan of the University and its Employment Equity goals and targets. Preference will be given to candidates from the under-represented designated groups. Our Employment Equity Policy is available at https://uct.ac.za/media/9482.

UCT reserves the right not to appoint.