SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL (SANAC) VACANCIES

SOUTH AFRICAN NATIONAL AIDS COUNCIL (SANAC)

The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) leads South Africa’s national response to HIV, TB and STIs. SANAC Trust invites suitably qualified candidates to support the SANAC Civil Society Forum (CSF) in advancing Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH): Community Systems Strengthening – Community Engagement, Linkages and Coordination, through strengthened civil society participation, stakeholder coordination and effective programme implementation.

NATIONAL COORDINATOR – CSF

Reporting to: ACTING EXECUTIVE MANAGER: STAKEHOLDER   RELATIONS & COMMUNUCATIONS

Location: CENTURION, SANAC OFFICES

 Contract: FIXED TERM

Duration: 18 MONTHS

Purpose of the job:  To provide strategic, operational and coordination leadership to the SANAC Civil Society Forum (CSF), ensuring effective implementation of its mandate, strategic priorities and programmes. The role will strengthen meaningful civil society participation, representation and advocacy in South Africa’s national HIV, TB and STI response, while promoting effective collaboration between civil society, government, development partners and other stakeholders. It will further support sound governance, institutional capacity development, performance accountability and the long-term sustainability of CSF structures and initiatives. The National Coordinator is accountable to the CSF Coordinating Committee for the effective coordination, implementation and advancement of the Forum’s mandate and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of the CSF strategy, annual operational plans, performance targets and decisions of the CSF Coordinating Committee, ensuring alignment with the National Strategic Plan (NSP).
• Facilitate strategic engagement and collaboration between the CSF, SANAC, government departments, development partners and civil society constituencies to advance shared priorities.
• Strengthen participation, representation, coordination and accountability across national CSF sectors and provincial structures.
• Oversee the coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of CSF programmes, campaigns and projects, ensuring delivery against approved plans and commitments.
• Support civil society policy engagement, advocacy and campaigning, and represent the CSF in relevant national and strategic forums as mandated.
• Support effective CSF governance, including Coordinating Committee meetings, documentation, implementation of resolutions, performance tracking and follow-up on agreed actions.
• Identify institutional and operational capacity gaps and coordinate technical support, mentorship and capacity-building interventions across CSF structures.
• Support fundraising, strategic partnership development and resource mobilisation initiatives to strengthen the long-term sustainability of CSF programmes and priorities.
• Monitor implementation of approved activities against allocated budgets and support accurate financial documentation, donor compliance and programme reporting.
• Identify and monitor operational risks, maintain risk registers, escalate emerging concerns and coordinate implementation of agreed mitigation measures.
• Strengthen information sharing, communication, visibility and knowledge management across CSF sectors, provincial structures and strategic partners.
• Perform any other reasonable duties aligned with the National CSF Coordination function to support effective implementation of the CSF mandate and strategic priorities.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Public Management or a related field.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience, including at least three (3) years in a coordination, management or leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in civil society coordination, advocacy, community mobilisation and multisectoral stakeholder engagement.
• Sound knowledge of South Africa’s HIV, TB and STI response, the National Strategic Plan (NSP) and the civil society landscape.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, programme and project coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Strong strategic leadership, organisational coordination, decision-making and results-based management skills.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development and collaboration across government, civil society and development-sector environments.
• Knowledge and practical experience in policy engagement, advocacy, campaigning and strategic representation.
• Experience in resource mobilisation, fundraising and developing sustainable strategic partnerships.
• Understanding of financial oversight, budget monitoring, donor compliance and reporting requirements within donor-funded programmes.
• Strong governance, risk management, accountability and performance management capabilities.
• Experience in institutional strengthening, capacity development, mentorship and organisational support.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to exercise sound strategic judgement, manage competing priorities and coordinate diverse stakeholders to achieve agreed programme objectives.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must email a comprehensive CV and qualifications to hr@sanac.org.za  clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line.  

Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 17:00

Late or non-compliant applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within two (2) months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. SANAC is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity, diversity and fair recruitment practices. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates in line with SANAC’s Employment Equity objectives. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo relevant assessments and personnel suitability checks, including qualification and employment verification, as well as criminal, credit and security checks where applicable and relevant to the position.

SANAC reserves the right at any time to withdraw or alter this advertised position.

CAMPAIGNS AND MONITORING OFFICER (NATIONAL)

Reporting to: NATIONAL COORDINATOR: CSF

Location: CENTURION, SANAC OFFICES

 Contract: FIXED TERM

Duration: 18 MONTHS

Purpose of the job: To strengthen evidence-based planning, performance monitoring, learning and reporting across the SANAC Civil Society Forum (CSF), while coordinating campaign implementation, community mobilisation and advocacy initiatives aligned with the National Strategic Plan (NSP). The role will provide practical Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) support to CSF sectors and provincial structures, ensuring effective performance tracking, stakeholder engagement, data quality and evidence-based reporting to enhance programme effectiveness and accountability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain and coordinate the implementation of the CSF M&E framework, performance indicators, data collection tools and reporting systems.
• Provide technical support to CSF sectors and provincial structures in developing workplans, targets, monitoring tools and performance reports.
• Coordinate the collection, verification, analysis and consolidation of sectoral, provincial and campaign performance data, ensuring accuracy and accountability.
• Track progress against CSF strategic priorities, annual plans and programme targets, identify performance gaps and recommend corrective actions. Prepare monthly, quarterly, annual and programme reports for SANAC, the CSF Coordinating Committee and relevant stakeholders.
• Coordinate national, provincial and sectoral campaigns aligned with the National Strategic Plan (NSP), including implementation schedules, logistics and participation tracking.
• Support civil society participation, community mobilisation, public awareness initiatives and advocacy activities relating to HIV, TB and STIs.
• Facilitate collaboration and coordinate joint campaign activities with government, civil society organisations, development partners and other stakeholders.
• Develop and track indicators measuring campaign reach, participation, outputs and outcomes, and translate findings into evidence-based advocacy recommendations.
• Strengthen M&E, data management and reporting capacity across CSF sectors, provincial structures and focal points.
• Prepare campaign briefs, progress updates and success stories; document lessons learned, good practices and challenges to inform programme improvement and strategic communication.
• Perform any other reasonable duties aligned with the CSF Campaigns and Monitoring function to support effective programme implementation and the achievement of CSF strategic priorities.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• National Diploma or Degree in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Communications, Monitoring and Evaluation, or a related field.
• Relevant certification in Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E), Communications or Project Management will be advantageous.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ relevant experience in campaign coordination, community engagement, programme monitoring or reporting.
• Practical experience in campaign planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring, including community mobilisation and public health advocacy.
• Strong knowledge of M&E systems, performance indicators, data analysis, reporting and data quality assurance.
• Proven ability in programme performance management, campaign impact assessment and evidence-based reporting.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership coordination and collaboration with civil society and community structures.
• Strong facilitation and capacity-building skills, including providing technical support to sectoral and provincial structures.
• Excellent strategic communication skills, including campaign communication, event coordination, logistics and knowledge management.
• Sound knowledge of HIV, TB and STI programmes, the national health response and civil society structures.
• Ability to analyse programme data, identify performance gaps and translate findings into practical recommendations for advocacy and programme improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with relevant data analysis and reporting tools will be advantageous.
• Experience in donor-funded programmes and donor reporting will be advantageous.
• This consolidated list is suitable for the Campaigns and Monitoring Officer: CSF advertisement and incorporates both the minimum requirements and the technical competencies from the job description.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must email a comprehensive CV and qualifications to hr@sanac.org.za  clearly indicating the position applied for in the subject line.  

Closing date: 13 November  2026 at 17:00

Late or non-compliant applications will not be considered. Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates. Applicants who have not been contacted within two (2) months after the closing date should consider their applications unsuccessful. SANAC is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity, diversity and fair recruitment practices. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates in line with SANAC’s Employment Equity objectives. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo relevant assessments and personnel suitability checks, including qualification and employment verification, as well as criminal, credit and security checks where applicable and relevant to the position. 

SANAC reserves the right at any time to withdraw or alter this advertised position.