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O'Brien Recruitment

Donor Engagement Ambassador

O'Brien Recruitment

  • R Undisclosed
  • Permanent Junior position
  • Cape Town
  • Posted 29 Jun 2026 by O'Brien Recruitment
  • Expires in 33 days
  • Job 2641465 - Ref 39dcaae8-a0b0-4
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About the position

Do you have a passion for sales, people, and turning conversations into meaningful action?

We are seeking a motivated, energetic, and people-focused Donor Engagement Ambassador to join a dynamic, high-performing team that supports the organisation’s ongoing operations. While operational teams focus on critical work in the field, this role is essential in securing continued funding through direct, face-to-face engagement with members of the public.

The purpose of this role is to raise awareness and secure donations through in-person engagement at various venues across Cape Town. You will build meaningful connections with potential donors and inspire ongoing support for a critical cause.

If you are target-driven, confident, resilient, and passionate about working with people, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Kindly send your CV to [Email Address Removed] or apply directly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Engage with potential donors face-to-face at public venues and locations

  • Promote and encourage participation in fundraising initiatives and donation programmes

  • Build rapport and establish long-term donor relationships

  • Follow up on donor pledges and commitments

  • Handle queries, objections, and concerns professionally to maintain brand reputation

  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date donor records

  • Consistently meet or exceed daily and monthly performance targets

  • Represent and uphold the brand positively at all times

Minimum Requirements:
  • Grade 12 / Matric (or equivalent)

  • 1–2 years’ experience in face-to-face sales, fundraising, or customer-facing roles

  • Fundraising experience advantageous

  • Strong English communication skills (additional languages beneficial)

  • Results-driven with a strong sales mindset

  • Resilient, persistent, and able to handle rejection professionally

  • Excellent communication and persuasion skills

  • Strong time management and organisational abilities

  • Self-motivated, energetic, and a strong team player

  • Well-presented with a professional appearance

  • Own reliable transport essential

  • Willing and able to travel regularly

What We Offer
  • A dynamic, energetic, and supportive team environment

  • The opportunity to contribute to a life-saving mission

  • Performance-driven culture with growth potential

  • Meaningful work that makes a real difference in communities

This is your opportunity to turn energy and people skills into meaningful results. Submit your application and become part of a team that values drive, purpose, and performance

Desired Skills:

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Time Management
  • Organisational Psychology
  • Persuasion
  • Resilience

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O'Brien Recruitment

About the agency

O’Brien Recruitment – what is our story and who are we? O’Brien Recruitment has assisted in connecting the right candidates with the right clients since 1997. We love what we do and we are “POWERED BY PEOPLE” – making a difference in our candidates lives and watching their careers grow and develop is the reason we are in business! Our Permanent, Temporary and Contract Recruitment Solutions unite talent with top employers across a vast range of industries, from FMCG; Financial Services; Call Centre; Retail to Publishing; Manufacturing; Legal and Hospitality. When you deal with O’Brien Recruitment you are dealing with a team of twenty professionals who are highly capable, knowledgeable and passionate about recruitment. We pride ourselves on the ability to give our clients and candidates a competitive edge! We payroll over 400 temps/contractors, and on an annual basis, we place over 350 talented individuals in permanent roles in a large variety of Job Functions from A – Z! These include: Accountants, Bookkeepers; Call Centre Agents; Debtors Clerks; Engineers; Financial Managers; Graphic Designer; Human Resources; IT Specialists; Journalists; Key Accounts Managers; Legal; Mechanical Fitters; Network Engineers; Office support staff; Portfolio/Project Administrators; Quality Assurance Managers; Receptionists; Sales Executives; Tax Consultants; Unit Trust Administrators; Villa Managers; Welders; X-Ray Testers; Yard Foremen; Zoologists. Whether you’re progressing to the next step up the career ladder, or building a bespoke recruitment strategy to meet your wider business goals, we help professionals make valuable connections that are crucial to success.

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