Job 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 74 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.
What is the Salary
R487 197 per annum
Location
HSRC Building, Pretoria
How to Apply
Dr L Nziyane Tel No: (012) 312-7110/ 7300
Please forward your application, quoting the relevant reference number, to the Director-General, Department of Social Development, Private Bag X901, Pretoria, 0001. Physical Address: HSRC Building, 134 Pretorius Street In the event of hand delivery of applications, applicants must sign an application register book as proof of submission. Applicants may also email their applications to the following email addresses: For Research Policy Manager – e-recruit.RPM@dsd.gov.za Deputy Director: Systems Development – e-recruit.DDSD@dsd.gov.za Project Coordinator: Sector Infrastructure – e-recruit.PCSI@dsd.gov.za Branch Coordinator – e-recruit.BC@dsd.gov.za Social Work Policy Developer Grade 1 – e-recruit.SWPDCP@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: HIV and AIDS Capacity Building – e- recruit.ADHACB@dsd.gov.za Assistant Director: Systems Development – e-recruit.ADSD@dsd.gov.za Project Administrator – e-recruit.PAPMO@dsd.gov.za FOR ATTENTION : Mr S Boshielo
Apply Before:
30 June 2026
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