Job Overview

CAFSA 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 administer employee volunteering programmes that include payroll giving, fundraising, identification, planning and implementing volunteering events, day-to-day operations and updating of an online employee volunteering platform.  This will involve working closely with clients and internal project management teams.

Responsibilities

• Administer day-to-day operations, update and maintain clients’ online employee volunteering platform with relevant content and information related to volunteering initiatives.
• Administer payroll giving (Give-As-You-Earn) and the employer matching process.
• Collaborate with internal teams to identify and develop volunteering programmes 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 programmes 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 programmes.
• Develop and maintain relationships with relevant internal stakeholders.
• Capture and upload volunteering data on clients’ databases.
• Monitor and report on the impact and success of volunteering programmes and provide regular updates to management and clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Development, 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 CAFSA 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@cafsouthernafrica.org  by no later than 30 June 2023. 

Should you have any queries please contact Randhir Rampersad at +27 11 334 0404  or Cell 079 0688 132.