St Alban’s College is shaping young men of courage, character, and purpose.

St Alban’s College is an Anglican boys’ school committed to nurturing young men who lead with integrity, empathy, and impact. Since 1963, the College has built a reputation for academic excellence and values-driven education. Now over 600 boys strong, the school combines academic ambition with deep intentionality around identity, purpose, and community. St Alban’s is a place where every experience contributes to something greater, shaping future-fit young men prepared to meet life with strength and significance.

The Opportunity

St Alban’s College invites visionary candidates to apply for the role of Director of Advancement, a pivotal leadership position within the Senior Management Team (SMT). This role reports to the Executive Headmaster and the Vice Chairman of the Foundation. As a member of the SMT, you will lead all advancement and fundraising functions, with a strategic goal of raising R33 million annually toward the endowment fund. 

The Director of Advancement is integral to shaping the school's next era of growth and generosity.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skillsets:

• Proven track record in raising funds from local and international individuals, trusts & foundations, and corporates. 

• Skilled in local and international development activities; major gifts, grant writing, and planned giving fundraising/stewardship strategy design and implementation. 

• Proven ability to cultivate relationships and emotional capital with prospective and existing HNW donors, alumni/influencers, sponsors, and corporate partners.

• Candidates must have demonstrated leadership capability, with the right combination of operational rigour, relationship-building skills, and an ability to work seamlessly across both strategic and operational levels. 

• Excellent written and superior oral communication skills, including public speaking, negotiation, and persuasive storytelling.

• Understands the increasing regulatory landscape and can create proactive risk mitigation structures for compliance in donor funds, sponsorship agreements, and cross-border tax issues. 

• Able to produce data-driven Foundation/Fundraising/Impact Report. 

Why St Alban’s?

Join a values-led institution committed to shaping boys into men of consequence. You’ll be part of a strategic transformation agenda, working alongside visionary leaders in a dynamic educational environment that values innovation, compassion, and excellence.

St Alban’s College offers more than a job – It offers purpose. You’ll be part of a school that invests not only in what its boys learn, but in who they become. Join to help forge a lasting legacy, generosity and transformation.

Closing Date for Applications:  Midnight, 31st August 2025

First Interview Date: TBC September 2025

How to apply: 

Please email us at recruitment@charitycareersafrica.com to request a full job description and person specification. You are advised to get in touch well in advance of the closing date to give us time to consider your application and pre-interview the strongest applicants