Business Development Manager

FIXED TERM CONTRACT VACANCY  

1 March 2026 – 29 February 2028

Business Development Manager

Salary: R663 927 – R733 257 TCTC PA

The AIDS Foundation of South Africa (AFSA) is a Durban-based NGO that acts as an interface between Donors and Community Based Organisations (CBO’s) working in the HIV/AIDS sector by placing donor funds with strategically selected CBOs, in South Africa, and providing them with ongoing, technical support & capacity building.

AFSA wishes to appoint a suitably qualified individual to serve as Business Development Manager for the Head Office. Applicants must have the ability to work in a demanding and high-pressured environment and be able to travel extensively and frequently.  

The Business Development Manager will be responsible for setting up of the organization’s Business Development Unit (BDU) which will be responsible for securing funding from various donors. The Business Development Manager (BDM) is responsible for identifying funding opportunities for the organization across several technical and/or geographic portfolios; developing plans to compete for these funding opportunities; executing those plans, including oversight of pre-solicitation/pre-proposal activities, as well as proposal preparation and submission; and otherwise contributing to the Organization’s external representation and internal fundraising efforts as they relate to AFSA’s priority areas.

• Advanced Degree in Marketing and Communication, Social Sciences or related technical discipline is strongly preferred
• Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline combined with substantive work and international field experience will be considered.  

• Advanced Degree in Marketing and Communication, Social Sciences or related technical discipline is strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline combined with substantive work and international field experience will be considered.
• Advanced Degree in Marketing and Communication, Social Sciences or related technical discipline is strongly preferred; Bachelor’s degree in relevant discipline combined with substantive work and international field experience will be considered.
• Experience in planning and coordinating activities designed to create and maintain a favourable public image for the organization.
• 4-6 years of experience in successful proposal development for local and international donors, including pre-solicitation preparation
• Experience in proposal development for multilateral or bilateral donors such as USG Agencies and Global Fund
• Extensive experience in writing successful proposals for corporates, trusts & foundations.
• Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines with limited resources.
• Exceptional organization, analytical, strategic planning, and research skills.
• Excellent and proven ability to initiate and organize work, establish priorities in a time sensitive environment, and meet deadlines with attention to detail and quality
• The ability to multi-task and meet deadlines in a demanding, fast-paced and rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with and coordinate activities of multiple partners, including field- based staff.
• Excellent technical skills in writing, editing, formatting, research, negotiation, and verbal communications.
• Attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Willingness and ability to travel locally and internationally 
• Advanced relationship building / key stakeholder engagement skills

Interested persons need to submit a brief CV, along with cover letter and copies of certificates and ID with the reference “Business Development Manager” in the subject line via email to recruitment@aids.org.za no later than 16/01/2026. Please note that applications received after this date or with missing information will not be considered.

Alternatively you may apply directly on our website at https://www.aids.org.za/vacancies-2/

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted - should you not hear from us two weeks after closing date, you may consider your application unsuccessful.

AFSA reserves the right not to make an appointment and/or to extend the closing date in order to facilitate further searches.   AFSA is an equal opportunity employer. We particularly encourage applications from people living with HIV and AIDS (PLWHA), people living with disabilities, women and previously disadvantaged people.  

“AFSA has zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment (SEAH), and related abuse of power and is committed to protecting its staff and all people receiving services through our programs from this type of misconduct”