Job Overview

SAPF is seeking a highly motivated and skilled individual to join our team on a Fixed Term Contract as Project Officer. This individual will be responsible for identifying opportunities to run employee volunteering programs that include payroll giving, fundraising, identification, planning and implementing volunteering events, day-to-day operation and updating of an online employee volunteering platform, and working closely with clients and internal project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operation, update and maintain clients’ online employee volunteering platform with relevant content and information related to volunteering initiatives.
• Administer give as you earn and employer matching process.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and develop volunteering programs that align with the clients’ mission and values.
• Coordinate and manage the execution of volunteering programs, including logistics, communications, and volunteer recruitment.
• Work closely with clients to understand their volunteering objectives and develop customised programs to meet their needs.
• Conduct research and stay up to date on volunteering trends and best practices to identify new opportunities and ways to improve existing programs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Capturing and uploading of volunteering data on client’s database.
• Monitor and report on the impact and success of volunteering programs and provide regular updates to management and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in communications, marketing, or a related field.
• 2+ years of experience in web and social media management, preferably in a CSR or non-profit environment.
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of volunteering best practices and trends, and a passion for social impact.
• Familiarity with web design and content management systems.
• Experience with volunteer management and event planning.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Work largely at the SAPF offices in Maboneng, Johannesburg and Sandton.  Some local travel will be involved.

If you meet these requirements and are passionate about making a positive impact on the world through CSR initiatives, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please send your CV to vacancies@sa-pf.org.za by no later than 4 September 2024.

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