Director: Provincial Council on AIDS REF NO: 03/2026 at Free State Office of the Premier

REQUIREMENTS :

• Appropriate NQF Level 7 qualification as recognised by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) preferable in Public health and/or related disciplines. 5 years of experience at a middle / senior managerial level. Experience in social science, HIV, TB and STI related issues.
• Relevant experience working with Non-Governmental Organisations (NGO’s) and Donor funded programmes. Experience in the monitoring and evaluation of policies/implementation strategies and the management of resources.
• Planning, organising analytical and problem-solving skills. Knowledge of the relevant legislation applicable to the Council on AIDS, understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service. Potential applicants for posts in the Senior Management Service as well as existing SMS members who wish to progress to higher levels within the SMS are expected to successfully complete the compulsory pre-entry Certificate for entry into the SMS which took effect on 1 April 2020 (Full details can be sourced by following the link: http://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Individual applicants are expected to pay for the course, and the duration of the course is 120 hours). No applicant will be appointed in the absence of the certificate. 

DUTIES :

• Provision of professional administrative and secretariat services to Free State PCA. Manage and provide oversight on the implementation of the integrated multi-sectoral Provincial Implementation Plan for HIV, TB &STIs.
• Manage the establishment of HIV, TB and STI’s related Programme Forums, monitor and oversee implementation of resolutions. Monitor and evaluate the multi – sectoral response on HIV, TB and STI’s in the province.
• Supervise multistakeholder coordination including social mobilization (i.e. door to door) of HIV and TB programmes and provide strategic support to the Free State Provincial AIDS Council and all its structures i.e. District & Local AIDS Councils. Manage resources (Human physical and financial) in accordance with relevant directives and legislations.