Quality of Work Life Management: HIV & AIDS, STI’S and TB (HAST) Officer (Warrant Officer) at South African Police Service (SAPS)

Generic Requirements: 

• Applicant must display competency in the post-specific functions of the post; 
• Be in possession of a Senior Certificate (Grade 12); 
• Be proficient in at least two official languages, of which one must be English;
• Must be a SA citizen; 
• Must have no criminal record or pending criminal/ department cases; 
• Computer Literacy; 
• Interpersonal, communication and Organizational Skills. 
• Analytical, Self-Management and Problem-Solving Skills; 
• Report Writing, presentation, development skills; 
• Be in possession of at least a valid light driver’s license; 
• Applicants will be subjected to a vetting process which will include security screening and fingerprint verification; 
• Applicants must be willing to travel extensively; 
• Relevant courses in the field of the post may be an advantage 
• Must not have visible tattoos when wearing SAPS uniform; 
• Successful candidate must be willing to travel and attend courses when required. 

Additional Requirements: 

• Applicants must be in possession of a Degree in Social Work / Social Sciences/ Nursing with strong knowledge of HIV/AIDS, STI’s, TB and Non-Communicable diseases plus 2 years relevant experience in the field of the post. 
• Registered with the relevant Professions Council and proof of paid registration fees for 2024/2025. 
• Project management will be an added advantage 
• Must have the ability to work with diverse groups. 
• Must have good interpersonal, communication, presentation/group facilitation, problem solving and administrative skills including report writing. 

Knowledge in the following acts:- 

• Employment Equity Act of 1998, Promotion of Equality and Prevention of Unfair Discrimination Act, no 4 of 2000, Strategic Framework, 2006. Basic Conditions of Employment Act, Batho Pele principles and Occupational Health and Safety Act. Skills: Computer literacy, verbal and written communication, organizing, problem solving, interpersonal relations and ability to act with tact and discretion. 

Core Functions: 

• Implement and maintain HIV/AIDS STI’s, TB and Non-Communicable Diseases related intervention with Stations and Units in Gauteng, directives and standards for all genres of quality of work life. Ensure the Facilitation and implementation of the HIV and Wellness Support Groups as well as Peer Education Programme. 
• Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of health and wellness events in partnership with related healthcare providers. 
• Overseeing conformation to-and applying standards for information security, as prescribed by the Minimum Information Security Standards and legislation relating to the protection of information 
• Coordinate awareness sessions and training of personnel responsible for the activities within Quality of work life environment. 
• Coordinate the allocated physical, human and financial resources allocated to the immediate post environment 
• Implement research, monitoring and evaluation processes within the immediate post environment.