PYDA is a non-profit organisation based in Stellenbosch. It develops talented, previously disadvantaged 18 – 25 year old youth through an innovative programme that combines personal development with industry-specific vocational training and practical work experience.

The Academy is looking to appoint a Fundraiser and Public Relations Co-ordinator on a fulltime basis. The successful applicant will report directly to the Executive Director. The scope of the role includes proposal-based fundraising driven by a fundraising strategy; managing existing relationships and building new ones; and managing all aspects of PR including social media.

Responsibilities:
• Support the Executive Director and Board members in implementing the current fundraising and PR strategies and developing future sustainability strategies.
• Reach and exceed an annual fundraising target.
• Agree on a monthly project plan, submit monthly reports and attend relevant meetings.
• Undertake comprehensive research routinely for lead generation, to establish potential for funding support and identify best practice
• Identify and facilitate strategic, collaborative partnerships resulting in large, long-term funding agreements.
• Build and maintain major funding relationships, while identifying and establishing new ones.
• Explore and develop various technology and trend-based fundraising platforms.
• Drive and manage all PR and communications platforms such as the website, newsletters, media, social media, materials and brand.
• Identify and attend networking and profile raising opportunities.
• Manage all related administration, scheduling and tracking.
Requirements:

? A formal tertiary qualification in a relevant area of study
? At least five years relevant experience
? An exceptional communication ability, both spoken and written
? Experience/track-record in fundraising
? Experience in sales and/or PR and communications
? An existing network of business/personal contacts
? Be a natural networker and able to build relationships
? A passion for the Academy’s work and values, as well as those of the NPO world
? Strong organisational and administrative skills, including research skills
? Accuracy and attention to detail
? Self-motivation and ability to work independently to agreed deliverables
? Ability to work in a fluid and flexible context with a small dedicated team
? Excellent personal relationships and an ability to bridge and connect communities
? Fluency in English and either Xhosa or Afrikaans
? South African citizenship
? Valid driver’s license and own transport

Applications will close at end of day on 18 February 2019.