Development Officer

Stellenbosch University • stellenbosch, western cape • Posted June 23, 2026

About the Role

Overview

Development and Alumni Relations (DAR)

Development Officer (Post Level 8)

(Stellenbosch Campus - on site arrangement)

Ref. DAR/150/0626

Stellenbosch University (SU) is one of Africa's leading research-intensive universities, globally recognised for excellence in learning, teaching, research, innovation, and societal impact. Guided by Vision 2040 and its strategic priorities, SU is strengthening its campaign readiness and advancing a diversified philanthropic pipeline in support of these institutional goals.

The Development and Alumni Relations (DAR) Division seeks to appoint a Development Officer who will focus on mobilising both philanthropic and non-philanthropic funding from organisations and the corporate sector. The incumbent will contribute to prospect identification, donor cultivation, and proposal development within a campaign-ready advancement environment. The role requires a relationship-focused ...