10 Career Advancement jobs in South Africa

Overview

Job Title: Chief Advancement Officer

Location: (Cape Town)

Reporting To: Executive Director

Job Summary: The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will be responsible for leading, providing direction on key advancement strategic imperatives, and managing the institutional advancement team. The position will work with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and Senior Management teams to develop and implement a fundraising strategy and lead all aspects of fundraising, global council, philanthropy, gifting, and donor engagement for the organisation. The CAO will work closely with the ED, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership team to cultivate and steward relationships with key stakeholders and donors, secure major gifts, and oversee all fundraising initiatives. The CAO will also be responsible for developing and implementing marketing, communications, events, and strategies to engage stakeholders and increase awareness of the organization’s mission and impact.

Responsibilities

• Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the organization’s mission and goals.
• Fundraising and Resource Development: Cultivate and steward relationships with individual and institutional donors, prospecting and securing major gifts; lead and oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns; collaborate with the Trustees and senior leadership team to ensure alignment of fundraising strategies with organizational priorities; monitor and report on fundraising activities, including progress towards fundraising goals and key performance indicators; stay informed on trends and best practices in fundraising and advancement to continually improve strategies and outcomes.
• Marketing and Communications Management: Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to engage stakeholders and increase awareness of the organization.
• Events Management: Develop an events strategy that drives engagement and programs; lead and manage eventing programs in collaboration with philanthropy, restaurant, curatorial, and other key internal and external stakeholders; lead the museum’s 10-year campaign.
• People Leadership and Management: Manage a team of advancement professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and guidance to support their professional development; develop and manage the functions budget.

Qualifications

1. Degree or postgraduate qualification; Master’s in Business Administration or a Master’s in related fields is desirable; background in art and visual culture and familiarity is desirable.
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in fundraising, development, or advancement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
3. Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
4. Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
6. Experience in leading and managing a team and providing coaching, mentorship and guidance.
7. Good knowledge of fundraising best practices, trends, and tools.
8. Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization is preferred.
9. Working locally and with international experience is an advantage.

The Chief Advancement Officer plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission and impact through strategic fundraising and engagement with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the organization’s mission, strong leadership skills, and a track record of success in fundraising and development.

As a responsible employer and in support of transformation, preference will be given to employment Equity candidates.

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Job Title: Chief Advancement Officer

Location: Cape Town

Reporting To: Executive Director

Overview

The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will be responsible for leading and directing key advancement strategic imperatives, and managing the institutional advancement team. The position will work with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and Senior Management teams to develop and implement a fundraising strategy and lead all aspects of fundraising, global council, philanthropy, gifting, and donor engagement for the organization. The CAO will work closely with the ED, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership to cultivate and steward relationships with key stakeholders and donors, secure major gifts, and lead and oversee all fundraising initiatives. The CAO will also develop and implement marketing, communications, events, and strategies to engage stakeholders and increase awareness of the organization’s mission and impact.

Responsibilities

1. Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the organization’s mission and goals.
2. Fundraising and Resource Development: Cultivate and steward relationships with individual and institutional donors, prospect for and secure major gifts; lead and oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns; collaborate with the Trustees and senior leadership to ensure alignment of fundraising strategies with organizational priorities; monitor and report on fundraising activities, including progress towards goals and KPIs; stay informed on trends and best practices in fundraising and advancement to continually improve strategies and outcomes.
3. Marketing and Communications Management: Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to engage stakeholders and increase awareness of the organization.
4. Events Management: Develop an events strategy that drives event-related revenue and programs; lead and manage events in collaboration with the philanthropy department, restaurant, curatorial and other key internal and external stakeholders; oversee the museum’s 10-year campaign.
5. People Leadership and Management: Manage a team of advancement professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and guidance to support professional development; develop and manage the functions budget.

Qualifications

1. Degree or postgraduate qualifications; MBA or a Masters in related fields such as Communications or Business Management is desirable. Background in art and visual culture and familiarity is desirable.
2. Minimum of 7 years of experience in fundraising, development, or advancement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role.
3. Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals.
4. Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills.
5. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans.
6. Experience in leading and managing a team and providing coaching, mentorship and guidance.
7. Good knowledge of fundraising best practices, trends, and tools.
8. Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization is preferred.
9. Working locally and with international experience is an advantage.

The Chief Advancement Officer plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission and impact through strategic fundraising and stakeholder engagement. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the organization’s mission, strong leadership skills, and a track record of success in fundraising and development.

As a responsible employer and in support of transformation, preference will be given to employment equity candidates.

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Overview The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) role reports to the Executive Director. The main purpose is to support the Executive Director by providing overall direction on key advancement strategic imperatives, leadership, and management of the Institutional Advancement team. The position will work with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and Senior Management teams, to develop, implement a fundraising strategy and lead all aspects of fundraising, global council, philanthropy, gifting, and donor engagement for the organisation. The Chief Advancement Officer will significantly increase contributed revenue, earned revenue, high impact partnerships, community awareness, and powerful connections with both the museum’s existing stakeholders and emerging audiences. This role will also lead and manage the Fundraising, Patronage, Events, Global Council, Marketing and Communication departments. Based in Cape Town, the role may require local and international travel. This role is South African based, with a local remuneration and benefits package. Responsibilities Strategy and Planning Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the organization’s mission and goals. Fundraising and Resource Development Cultivate and steward relationships with individual and institutional donors, prospecting and securing major gifts. Lead and oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns. Collaborate with the Trustees, and senior leadership team to ensure alignment of fundraising strategies with organizational priorities. Monitor and report on fundraising activities, including progress towards fundraising goals and key performance indicators. Stay informed on trends and best practices in fundraising and advancement to continually improve strategies and outcomes. Marketing and Communications Management Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to engage stakeholders and increase awareness of the organization. Events Management Develop an events strategy that drives events and fundraising programs. Lead and manage events programs in collaboration with the philanthropy department, restaurant, curatorial and other key internal and external stakeholders. Lead the museum’s 10-year campaign. People Leadership and Management Manage a team of advancement professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and guidance to support their professional development. Develop and manage the function’s budget. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Overview Job Title: Chief Advancement Officer Location: (Cape Town) Reporting To: Executive Director Job Summary: The Chief Advancement Officer (CAO) will be responsible for leading, providing direction on key advancement strategic imperatives, and managing the institutional advancement team. The position will work with the Executive Director, Board of Trustees, and Senior Management teams to develop and implement a fundraising strategy and lead all aspects of fundraising, global council, philanthropy, gifting, and donor engagement for the organisation. The CAO will work closely with the ED, Board of Trustees, and senior leadership team to cultivate and steward relationships with key stakeholders and donors, secure major gifts, and oversee all fundraising initiatives. The CAO will also be responsible for developing and implementing marketing, communications, events, and strategies to engage stakeholders and increase awareness of the organization’s mission and impact. Responsibilities Strategy and Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive fundraising strategies to support the organization’s mission and goals. Fundraising and Resource Development: Cultivate and steward relationships with individual and institutional donors, prospecting and securing major gifts; lead and oversee the planning and execution of fundraising events and campaigns; collaborate with the Trustees and senior leadership team to ensure alignment of fundraising strategies with organizational priorities; monitor and report on fundraising activities, including progress towards fundraising goals and key performance indicators; stay informed on trends and best practices in fundraising and advancement to continually improve strategies and outcomes. Marketing and Communications Management: Develop and implement marketing and communication strategies to engage stakeholders and increase awareness of the organization. Events Management: Develop an events strategy that drives engagement and programs; lead and manage eventing programs in collaboration with philanthropy, restaurant, curatorial, and other key internal and external stakeholders; lead the museum’s 10-year campaign. People Leadership and Management: Manage a team of advancement professionals, providing coaching, mentorship, and guidance to support their professional development; develop and manage the functions budget. Qualifications Degree or postgraduate qualification; Master’s in Business Administration or a Master’s in related fields is desirable; background in art and visual culture and familiarity is desirable. Minimum of 7 years of experience in fundraising, development, or advancement, with at least 5 years in a leadership role. Proven track record of securing major gifts and meeting fundraising goals. Strong communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills. Demonstrated ability to develop and execute strategic plans. Experience in leading and managing a team and providing coaching, mentorship and guidance. Good knowledge of fundraising best practices, trends, and tools. Experience working in a nonprofit or mission-driven organization is preferred. Working locally and with international experience is an advantage. The Chief Advancement Officer plays a critical role in advancing the organization’s mission and impact through strategic fundraising and engagement with stakeholders. The ideal candidate will bring a passion for the organization’s mission, strong leadership skills, and a track record of success in fundraising and development. As a responsible employer and in support of transformation, preference will be given to employment Equity candidates. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Family Health International (FHI 360) is a nonprofit human development organization dedicated to improving lives in lasting ways by advancing integrated, locally driven solutions. Our staff includes experts in health, education, nutrition, environment, economic development, civil society, gender, youth, research and technology - creating a unique mix of capabilities to address today's interrelated development challenges. FHI 360 serves more than 70 countries and all U.S. states and territories.









We are recruiting to fill the position below:



Job Title: Senior Director, Technical Advancement



Requisition ID:

Locations: Nigeria

Job Type: Full-time









Job Summary



The Sr. Director, Global Technical Advancement plays a pivotal role within the Market Strategy and Growth group of FHI 360 Global Operations.

asked with driving strategic growth and impact, this position oversees the Global Technical Advancement team, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and fostering collaboration both internally and externally.

Reporting directly to the VP, the Sr. Director leads a diverse team of technical experts, navigating complex issues and spearheading initiatives to secure new business opportunities and advance FHI 360’s strategic goals.



Responsibilities / Duties

Complexity & Problem Solving:



Lev rages market analysis and organizational strengths to identify priority areas for growth.

Aligns staffing and resources accordingly.

Works closely with senior leadership and business development teams.

Develops and executes strategies to secure projects across diverse funders.

Continuously osters thought leadership within Centers.



Discretion & Impact:



Serves as a high-profile advocate and spokesperson for FHI 360 across technical areas.

Shapes market strategies and drives business growth.

Collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure coherence and effectiveness in achieving Market Strategy and Growth objectives.

Maximizes impact and visibility.



Collaboration & Interaction:



Cultivates collaborative partnerships with funders, government entities, and stakeholders.

Enhances FHI 360’s reputation and informs strategic decision-making.

S rves as a representative to external stakeholders.

Fosters relationships critical to organizational success.

Facilitates internal knowledge sharing and best practices dissemination.

Promotes a culture of achievement and accountability.



Management & Supervision:



Leads the Global Technical Advancement team, managing a team of technical experts and their direct reports, ensuring a minimum of 30% project coverage.

Ensures effective team management and adherence to locally led development principles.

Supports technical capacity strengthening and coordination across Market Strategy and Growth teams.

Fosters an environment conducive to innovation and collaboration.

Embraces other duties as assigned, contributing to the team’s multifaceted and evolving responsibilities.



Qualifications

Knowledge & Skills:



V sionary leader with extensive experience in international development and strategic planning.

Strong project management, business development, and personnel management skills.

Proven track record of integrating cross-cutting issues into technical areas of work.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.



Minimum Qualifications:



Relevant bachelor’s degree or its international equivalent in Knowledge/Information Services, Communications, Education, Environment, Health, Behavioral, Life/Social Sciences, International Development, Human Development, or a related field.

M nimum of 15 years related experience, managing nonprofit programs and technical delivery in international development settings; 12 years and a master’s degree; 9 years and a PhD; or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience to perform job responsibilities effectively.

M nimum 8 years in leadership and management, specifically with operational oversight of multiple departments. Experience in management of technical programs, research, and quality services and delivery.



Preferred Qualifications:



Master’s degree or its International Equivalent in a related field.

W welcome candidates with relevant certifications or their international equivalents, underscoring their dedication to excellence in nonprofit international development and related fields such as international development, strategic management, or related areas.

Introduction

Our client is a leading global supplier of automation technology and technical education solutions.

Duties & Responsibilities

We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Automation Skills Consultant. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in automation technology, coupled with excellent communication and sales skills. You will be responsible for selling training solutions to a diverse range of industries and identifying skills gaps within client organizations.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with clients to understand their automation training needs and objectives.
• Utilize industry knowledge and expertise to identify skills gaps within client organizations.
• Develop customized training solutions tailored to address specific skill gaps and meet client requirements.
• Present and demonstrate the client’s training solutions to potential clients, effectively articulating the value proposition.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on automation training and skills development.
• Work closely with internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Technical Support, to ensure seamless delivery of training solutions.
• Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance knowledge and expertise.
• Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to the overall growth and success of the client’s Training Solutions Division.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualifications:

• Degree (BTech/BEng/BScEng) in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronic/Industrial Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification.
• Additional Commercial/Supply Chain Management qualification will be advantageous.

Experience:

• Minimum 4 years technical industrial experience in Plant Maintenance, Engineering or Operations.
• Minimum 2 years Industrial Solutions Sales/Consulting experience.

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Introduction Our client is a leading global supplier of automation technology and technical education solutions. Duties & Responsibilities We are seeking a dynamic and results-driven Automation Skills Consultant. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in automation technology, coupled with excellent communication and sales skills. You will be responsible for selling training solutions to a diverse range of industries and identifying skills gaps within client organizations. Responsibilities: Collaborate with clients to understand their automation training needs and objectives. Utilize industry knowledge and expertise to identify skills gaps within client organizations. Develop customized training solutions tailored to address specific skill gaps and meet client requirements. Present and demonstrate the client’s training solutions to potential clients, effectively articulating the value proposition. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, acting as a trusted advisor on automation training and skills development. Work closely with internal teams, including Sales, Marketing, and Technical Support, to ensure seamless delivery of training solutions. Keep abreast of industry trends and emerging technologies to continuously enhance knowledge and expertise. Meet or exceed sales targets and contribute to the overall growth and success of the client’s Training Solutions Division. Desired Experience & Qualification Qualifications: Degree (BTech/BEng/BSc Eng) in Electrical/Mechanical/Mechatronic/Industrial Engineering or equivalent tertiary qualification. Additional Commercial/Supply Chain Management qualification will be advantageous. Experience: Minimum 4 years technical industrial experience in Plant Maintenance, Engineering or Operations. Minimum 2 years Industrial Solutions Sales/Consulting experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job : Experienced Business Developer in HR / Recruitment (Freelance)

Are you a seasoned professional with a proven track record in both recruitment and/or B2B business development?

We're looking for an experienced Recruiter (Business Development Associate) to join our team and drive our growth by building and nurturing relationships with global/international clients.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop and implement strategic business development plans to expand our client base in the recruitment industry.
2. Identify and engage with potential clients, presenting tailored recruitment solutions to meet their needs.
3. Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, ensuring exceptional customer satisfaction.
4. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality recruitment services and achieve business objectives.
5. Monitor industry trends and market conditions to identify new business opportunities.
6. Prepare and deliver compelling presentations and proposals to prospective clients.
7. Achieve and exceed sales targets through effective business development strategies.

Requirements:

1. Minimum of 1 year of proven experience in business development, HR, or preferably within the recruitment industry.
2. Demonstrated success in working remotely and with various clients.
3. Exceptional ability to build and maintain relationships with stakeholders such as clients and candidates.
4. Strong communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
5. Highly motivated self-starter with a proactive approach to achieving goals.
6. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.

Benefits:

Commission is 50% (for each deal)

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If you want to enter the Wealth Management Industry, then a Liberty Financial Advisor Graduate Career Opportunity is probably one of the best options you can pursue. At Liberty, we pride ourselves on our personalized approach to holistic financial planning.

Do you have a proven track record of sales success and experience in networking , identifying potential clients, and closing business? If so, we would like YOU to join our TEAM .

Minimum Requirements:

• Matric - Tertiary qualification is an advantage
• Clear ITC/Criminal record
• Reliable vehicle
• Valid driver's license
• RSA Citizenship
• Established network to generate business
• Previous sales experience and/or proven competency in sales and persuasiveness

Benefits include:

• High earning potential (commission) with a performance stipend
• Flexible working hours
• Exceptional support and accredited training for you and your practice
• Ongoing learning opportunities
• First-class technology

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