British High Commission Jobs in South Africa - Recruiting Senior Operations Manager

British High Commission Jobs in South Africa - Recruiting Senior Operations Manager

Thanda is currently seeking a Head of Partnership Development, who will be based in our Administrative office in Hibberdene, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. There is however potential for 2/3 days per week to be worked remotely.

This is a full time position. This position is ideal for someone looking to live close to the ocean to swim, surf, hike, and enjoy the beautiful nature on the South Coast.

The culture at Thanda is one of passion, energy, hard work, a good sense of humour. We promote flexible working hours with an atmosphere of trust and team-work.

We are not only looking for the right person for the job, but the right person for the team.
Thanda was founded in 2008 and is changing the way people see themselves in the rural community of Mtwalume on the South Coast of KZN.

Our innovative Early Childhood Development, After-School, Organic Farming, and Creative Learning Programmes work directly with over 1200 individuals daily. Visit www.thanda.org to find out more about our programmes and impact.

The ideal candidate for this job will be someone who has experience developing and implementing strategic plans for attracting partners (individuals, corporates, and foundations) and who can create new and innovative ways to engage with each of our partners.

This role requires high levels of responsibility, energy, and enthusiasm.

The Head of Partnership Development is a key leadership team member and an active participant in making decisions that help drive strategy and innovation at Thanda.

The Head of Partnership Development is responsible for developing comprehensive fundraising strategies focused on identifying, cultivating and leveraging financial and in-kind support to increase Thanda’s visibility, impact and financial resources.

While a background in fundraising may be useful for this role, it is not essential. We are looking for someone has innovative ideas, is a critical thinker, and is exciting about creating new ways to engage with our funders and partners.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: