ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HIV AND AIDS CAPACITY BUILDING REF NO: O1/F/2026

Directorate: HIV/AIDS Care and Support

SALARY :

R487 197 per annum

CENTRE :

HSRC Building, Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS :

An appropriate qualification at NQF Level 6 as recognised by SAQA in Social
Sciences/ Development Studies/ Social Work Plus 2-3 years’ experience in HIV
and AIDS field, and experience in capacity building, training and development.
Knowledge and understanding of Social Development Sector. Knowledge and
understanding of Public Service, departmental policies, procedures and
regulations.

Knowledge and understanding of PFMA and Treasury Regulations. Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislations and policies in the HIV and AIDS field and Skills Development Act. Knowledge and understanding of the DSD HIV and AIDS Comprehensive Strategy. Knowledge and understanding of legislations, policies and strategies pertaining to HIV. Knowledge and understanding of guidelines and frameworks for Psychosocial Support in context of HIV. Knowledge and understanding of POPIA, PAIA and PAJA. Knowledge in SAQA, QCTO and SETA processes.

Competencies needed:

• Computer literacy skills. Analytical Skills.
• Policy analysis and development skills.
• Project management skills.
• Financial management skills.
• Communication (written and verbal) skills.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Client orientation and customer focus skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Report writing.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Monitoring and evaluation skills.
• Programme management skills.

Attributes:

• Analytical thinker.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Friendly and trustworthy.
• Systematic and logical.
• Adaptable.
• Disciplined.
• Diplomacy.
• Assertive and persuasive.
• Emotional intelligence.

DUTIES :

Develop, implement and monitor HIV and AIDS policies, procedures and
programmes in line with the national legislation, norms and standards.
Coordinate HIV/AIDS capacity building programmes. Facilitate accreditation of
capacity building programmes developed by the Directorate, with relevant
bodies such as the South African Council for Social Service Professionals.

Coordinate and manage capacity building stakeholders for HIV&AIDS in the
country. Develop a database of all beneficiaries or participants capacitated on
programmes developed by the Directorate.

ENQUIRIES :

Dr L Nziyane Tel No: (012) 312-7110/ 7300