Are you a strategic and detail-oriented Grant Writer who is passionate about securing funding that enables meaningful environmental impact? WESSA is seeking a Grants Officer to join its Philanthropy and Resource Mobilisation (PRM) team on a fixed-term contract.
This role focuses on researching, developing and submitting compelling grant proposals to trusts, foundations, government entities and international funders in support of WESSA’s environmental education, conservation and sustainability programmes.
The successful candidate will manage the full grant lifecycle – from identifying funding opportunities and preparing proposals, to tracking submissions, coordinating reporting requirements and maintaining relationships with funders.
Working closely with programme managers and finance teams, the Grants Officer will ensure proposals align with WESSA’s strategic priorities while meeting donor compliance requirements. The role plays an important part in strengthening WESSA’s fundraising efforts and supporting the growth of its programmes.
This position is well suited to someone with strong research and proposal writing skills, excellent organisational ability and a proven track record in grant writing or fundraising, preferably within the NPO, environmental or conservation sector.
The individual will be based at one of WESSA’s offices in Cape Town, Durban or Johannesburg.
Read the full role requirements and apply. [Download English]
Apply by: 12h00 SAST, Friday 27 March, 2026
Send your CV and motivation letter to: applications@wessa.co.za
Subject line: Grants Officer
Important to note: Please submit all documents (cover letter, CV, and supporting materials) in a single PDF document.