Job Description

Department
University of Venda -> Vice Chancellor and Principal -> Chief Financial Office
Job Title
DIRECTOR: ADVANCEMENT, COMMERCIALISATION AND STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS
Post Level
Grade 5
Job Type
Support - Univen Funded
Closing Date
10/10/2025
Job Requirements

Requirements:

Master's Degree in Business, Marketing, Finance, Innovation Management, or a related field coupled with at least eight years of relevant senior leadership experience, with a track record in: + Commercialising non-academic institutional assets
+ Designing and implementing sustainability strategies in complex organisations
+ Leading high-impact fundraising campaigns
+ Securing high-value partnerships and stakeholder buy-in

Duties:

Design and implement strategic initiatives for institutional development and fundraising, aligned with the University's core priorities. Establish, expand, and sustain strategic partnerships and networks to support the University's advancement and fundraising objectives. Champion donor stewardship efforts to foster meaningful engagement and encourage philanthropic contributions. Build and nurture collaborative relationships with Faculties, Departments, and University entities to enhance the visibility and appeal of their work to prospective donors. Lead the development and submission of proposals aimed at securing major gift donations for the University. Direct alumni relations to strengthen alumni affinity, and promote giving, sponsorships, and donations--both directly and through alumni-led initiatives. Design and implement strategic initiatives for institutional development and fundraising, aligned with the University's core priorities. Establish, expand, and sustain strategic partnerships and networks to support the University's advancement and fundraising objectives. Champion donor stewardship efforts to foster meaningful engagement and encourage philanthropic contributions. Build and nurture collaborative relationships with Faculties, Departments, and University entities to enhance the visibility and appeal of their work to prospective donors. Lead the development and submission of proposals aimed at securing major gift donations for the University. * Direct alumni relations to strengthen alumni affinity, and promote giving, sponsorships, and donations--both directly and through alumni-led initiatives.