Job Openings at Desmond Tutu Health Foundation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Relations, or a related field
• 5+ years of experience implementing cross-department communications
• A verifiable track record of successful communication campaign implementation
• Proven ability to build effective relationships with a wide range of internal audiences
• Expert interpersonal skills, working cross functionally with team members to ensure an efficient information flow
• Understanding of various channels of internal communication (email, newsletters)
• Experience, including drafting and publishing of written and audio-visual content across social media platforms (fully able to use LinkedIn, Insta, Facebook, X, Canva)
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills, particularly Word and PowerPoint
• Experience working on an internal intranet platform
• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)

Advantageous:

• NGO/Healthcare sector information dissemination
• Ability to record and edit short audio/video clips for social media platforms
• High level attention to detail
• Strong organisational skills and good planning
• Experience in managing multiple projects simultaneously, so familiarity with project management software
• Planning and execution of events
• Ability to work under pressure
• A strategic and creative thinker with strong story-telling skills
• The ability to listen to and interact confidently with others
• Strong team ethic―diplomatic team-player
• Positive and flexible attitude
• High degree of integrity and professionalism
• Proactive problem-solver
• Decision-making skills 
• Ability to speak and write IsiXhosa
• Code 08 Drivers Licence and own vehicle

Responsibilities:

Internal communications

• Ensuring the organisation’s people news is communicated in a regular, considered, effective and engaging way
• Manage and create engaging content for the internal communications channels (intranet, email, in-person events, virtual events and reports)
• Ensure internal communication is considered and handled in a sensitive and timely fashion linked to key external announcements
• Provide clear and effective communication in response to crisis or emergency situations to reassure and guide staff
• Send out company-wide email communication as requested by staff and management
• Produce Quarterly staff newsletter
• Manage the purchase of and distribution of branded merchandise
• Manage the company intranet platform

External communications

• Fielding and directing press enquiries
• Staying up to date with the latest HIV news, as well as that for related health conditions
• Contributing to briefings, sending out recaps regarding policy changes and updates
• Collaborating with project staff on an as needed basis when communication needs arise that may require expert consultation and assistance
• Acting as the communications contact point for site specific trials to ensure accuracy of organisation information
• Collaborate with stakeholders on marketing campaigns, webinars, and content creation (blog, guides, annual reports, and video)
• Ensure content accuracy and accessibility of information on the website

Event Management

• Key point person for planning events
• Invitations and attendance tracking
• Support for site events as requested
• Responsible for planning, sourcing suppliers, budget, procurement and venue for company events

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Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in human resources, Industrial Psychology, or related field
• Postgraduate HR qualification will be an advantage
• Minimum of 5 years’ HR generalist or HRBP experience, preferably within NGO, healthcare, clinical research, or pharmaceutical environments
• Strong knowledge of South African labour legislation
• Proven ability to work with multidisciplinary teams (clinicians, researchers, field staff, support services)
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Internet)
• Excellent communications skills (verbal and written)
• Valid Driver’s License and own transport 

Advantageous:

• Experience working with donor-funded or grant-funded projects (advantageous)
• Strong Interpersonal Skills
• Planning and organizing skills
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Strong decision-making skills
• Attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to work under pressure

Responsibilities:

Strategic HR Partnering & Consulting

• Partner with leadership and management to align HR strategies with organizational and research objectives
• Provide proactive HR advice on workforce planning, organizational design, and change management
• Support line managers with people-related risk management and decision-making
• Contribute to HR policies, governance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Provide EE input into workforce planning and organisational design

Recruitment & Workforce Planning

• Manage end-of-the-end recruitment processes for research, clinical, and support roles
• Support workforce planning in line with project funding, donor requirements, and operational needs
• Partner with hiring managers to ensure timely, compliant, and quality appointments
• Support onboarding and induction to enable early productivity and retention

Training, Learning & Development

• Identify organizational and individual training needs through skills audits and performance data
• Coordinate and support training, development, and capacity-building initiatives
• Support performance management and career development processes
• Promote a culture of continuous learning and skills transfer within teams

Employee Relations & Compliance

• Support and advise on disciplinary processes, grievances, and poor performance cases
• Ensure compliance with labour legislation, organizational policies, and donor requirements
• Support managers with fair, consistent, and legally sound employee relations practices
• Promote positive employee engagement, wellness, and ethical conduct

HR Administration & Payroll Support

• Provide oversight and support to payroll processes, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage HR administration, employee records, contracts and HR systems
• Support leave management, timesheets, and HR reporting requirements
• Ensure accurate HR data for audits, reporting and organizational decision-making

Closing: 13 February 2026.