African Scholars Fund Ongoing Recruitment

African Scholars Fund (ASF), through awards and guidance, assists promising young schoolchildren from the most needy homes to complete their secondary or TVET college education.

Job Title:
Communications Manager
Job Location: Western Cape
Start date: November 2018

The Communications Manager will be responsible for identifying and initially, with the assistance of the Director, establishing thereafter managing and reporting on such partnerships.

Requirements:

• University Graduate marketing, public relations, communications, business administration,
• Computer Literacy Microsoft Office Package (Email, Internet and In-house database)
• Skilled in managing projects, budgets and other resources
• Creativity and success in resource mobilisation, marketing and communications
• Sound strategic acumen, with an understanding of donor requirements for relationship building and
• reporting
• Strong research, information management and networking skills
• communication skills in English written and verbal and ability to communicate effectively
• across diverse groups, at different levels, and in different cultural settings
• Ability to plan, prioritise and manage with good time management
• Attentiveness to detail and ability to work well under pressure
• knowledge of fundraising approaches and strategies
• Ability to work independently, unsupervised and perform under pressure
• Must have insight into the SA school system and the challenges it not only faces, but presents, yet be enough of a visionary to facilitate investment in a private public partnership
• Be a deeply committed individual

To apply, Submit your CV, three independent contactable references, and a cover letter detailing your motivation which highlights why you would be the most suitable candidate for this position to the Director [email protected]

Application Deadline: 13th July, 2018