Overview
Grant Writer Jobs in South Africa at Cherry Assistant
Title: Grant Writer
Company: Cherry Assistant
Location: South Africa
We are hiring a Grant Writer (High-Volume Production Role) for a nonprofit organization in the development and fundraising industry. This is a full-time remote role for a U.S.-based company. This role is ideal for someone who is a strong, high-output writer with U.S. nonprofit grant experience, comfortable working with templates and AI tools to produce high-quality proposals at scale.
Key Responsibilities
- Write and submit grant applications, proposals, and contracts across federal, local, foundation, and corporate opportunities
- Produce 20–40 high-quality submissions per month
- Adapt existing templates and past proposals rather than creating content from scratch
- Use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) to accelerate drafting and editing
- Translate program ideas into compelling and structured proposals
- Collaborate with the Development Lead to align on priorities and pipeline
- Track submissions and deadlines to ensure timely delivery
- Review and edit content as a second set of eyes before final submission
Required Qualifications
- 3 + years of proven U.S. nonprofit grant writing experience (required)
- 3+ years of experience working with templates and structured content systems
- Strong writing skills with the ability to produce high volumes of work efficiently
- Ability to work quickly without sacrificing clarity or quality
- Comfortable with repetitive, production-based writing work
- Strong attention to detail and deadline management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working in high-volume grant writing or proposal environments
- Familiarity with federal, foundation, and corporate grant processes
- Experience using task management tools such as ClickUp or similar platforms
- Experience using AI tools to enhance writing productivity
Required Skills & Tools
- Grant Writing & Proposal Development
- Google Workspace (Docs, Drive)
- AI Writing Tools (e.g., ChatGPT)
- ClickUp or other task management tools
- Editing & Proofreading
Schedule & Pay
- Full-time position; U.S. business hours in the EST/CST time zone
- This is a fully remote job for a U.S.-based company
- Pay ranges from R14,000 to R22,000 per month
- Annual raises, bonuses, confirmed holidays, PTO
System Requirements
- Internet speed of at least 25 Mbps
- Computer with a 2.4 GHz processor or higher
- 8 GB of RAM or higher
- Windows 10 or newer, or Mac OS X 10.10 or newer
- HD 720p webcam
- Headset with a microphone
Benefits
- Competitive pay rates
- The company provides a US phone number and business email address
- Enjoy the flexibility of working remotely, from home or any location of your choice
- Eliminating commute time
- Consistent work with the same clients, fostering long-term professional relationships
- Opportunities for career advancement, dependent on the client
- Stable work hours and consistent pay
- A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and individual growth
If you are a fast, detail-oriented writer who thrives in a high-output environment and enjoys turning structured information into compelling proposals, we would love to hear from you.