Job Opportunities at NACOSA

Building stronger, more equal, healthy and safe communities by:

• Strengthening systems in communities affected by HIV, AIDS, TB and other public health issues like GBV (Gender Based Violence) and pandemics.
• NACOSA programs focus on children and adolescents, women, key & vulnerable populations and people living with HIV.

We work through and support Community Based Organisations as our preferred model, which undertakes:

• Networking and collaboration amongst and with stakeholders
• Skill and organisational development
• Advocacy 
• Delivering services
• Managing and mobilising resources

Responsibilities:

• Attend quarterly board meetings and committee meetings
• Review and approve financial reports and budgets
• Participate in annual strategic planning and goal setting
• Advise on matters related to NACOSA’s activities
• Contribute to the fundraising and sustainability of NACOSA
• Represent NACOSA at public events and meetings

Requirements

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Proven experience at a board and/or Executive level in the following fields of either Human Resources, Information Technology, Business Development and/or Finance
• Prior leadership and strategic roles in similar organisations
• Excellent communication, interpersonal skills and networks
• A demonstrated commitment to NACOSA’s mission and values
• Fundraising experience

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The key performance areas of the role include:

Strategy and framework

• Provide input to the development, strengthening and maintenance of appropriate grant management policies, processes and systems.
• Ensure that key financial information and decisions being taken are appropriately documented.
• Provide support on finance components for funding proposals being developed.

Planning and budgeting

• Support the Finance Manager with the annual budgeting and planning process.
• Review implementing partners budget vs actual spend and prepare reports on over/underspend and other outliers for further investigation or discussion with the Finance Manager and Programme Teams.
• Assist with setting up implementing partner budgets and effecting approved budget changes.

Transaction processing and reporting

• Review implementing partners monthly finance reports in line with statutory, NACOSA and donor regulations, policies and procedures.
• Ensure implementing partners bank accounts are reconciled monthly and discrepancies are resolved.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts for implementing partners and ensure disbursements are made in line with NACOSA procedures.
• Ensure implementing partner finance reports and NACOSA accounting records are reconciled monthly.
• Recommend adjusting journal entries where required and provide completed supporting documentation and rationale for why the adjustment is required.
• Prepare and contribute to the preparation of monthly and quarterly management reports.
• Ensure monthly reporting cycles and deadlines are being adhered to by staff and implementing partners.
• Ensure that financial records are being filed and maintained.

Capital expenditure and Projects

• Ensure that the implementing partners fixed asset register is maintained to reflect all additions, disposals and other changes for the project.
• Ensure that implementing partners purchases and disposals of Capital items are authorised and reported in accordance with NACOSA policies and the requirements of the grant and donor.
• Ensure that inventory / stock items purchased or provided to implementing partners are being accounted for and reported in accordance with NACOSA policies and the requirements of the grant and donor.

Governance, Risk and Compliance

• Ensure technical issues encountered during grants implementation are referred to the Finance Manager.
• Provide guidance to staff and implementing partners to ensure policies and procedures are followed.
• Support the Finance Manager and Supply Chain department during implementing partner funding application, selection and contracting processes.
• Support the Finance Manager with developing and implementing compliance plans and activities.
• Support the Finance Manager with developing and implementing capacity building plans and activities.
• Perform site visits and prepare site visit reports documenting key findings and recommendations.
• Perform asset, stock and other physical verification counts and audits.
• Assist with preparing or sending management letters to implementing partners and ensure feedback from the implementing partners is received, documented and confirmed by the Finance Manager.
• Provide support with audit preparation and information requests during audit processes.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Attend stakeholder meetings and present reports as required.
• Engage with staff, implementing partners, donors and potential partners in a non-biased, productive way and promote positive relationships.

 Continuous Improvements, Knowledge Management and Capacity Building

• With support from the Finance Manager, responsible for the finance capacity building of the Grants Officers, Finance Administrators and implementing partners.
• Tracks best practices in finance management and where relevant propose changes.
• Identify skills, technical abilities, professional knowledge gaps and then supports the Finance Manager to design, develop and present suitable training.

Recruitment and management of the Performance of Staff and External and Service Providers

• Support and contribute to the recruitment process of departmental human capital.
• Manage subordinates in accordance with the organisation’s performance management program.
• Manage implementing partners in accordance with their relevant contractual agreements.

General

• All other tasks that can reasonably be expected as required but not specified above.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years’ accounting experience, with a solid track record in financial management and reporting.
• Minimum of 4 years working experience with donors such as The Global Fund specific experience.
• In-depth understanding of accounting principles and processes, with the ability to manage full-cycle accounting (from transaction entry to Balance Sheet and Income Statement reporting).
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in both English and a local vernacular language (written and spoken).
• Valid South African driver’s license with no endorsements; willingness to travel as required.

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Duties and Responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Officer:

The responsibilities of the Talent Acquisition Officer will include, but are not limited to:

• Administer the full end-to-end recruitment process – from vacancy verification, advertising, shortlisting, screening, and interviewing to the final offer stage.
• Apply a sound understanding of NACOSA’s grants and operations to provide fit-for-purpose recruitment support and guidance to hiring managers.
• Independently manage a high-volume recruitment portfolio, handling more than 10–15 role profiles simultaneously, with multiple hires per profile (ranging up to 30–50 placements in cases of bulk recruitment).
• Utilise and navigate online platforms effectively, including NACOSA’s Applicant Tracking System (ATS), as well as external job boards (e.g., LinkedIn, Indeed, NGO Pulse/SangoNet).
• Effectively manage competing priorities and recruitment deadlines, ensuring timely communication and progress updates to line management.
• Conduct targeted talent sourcing activities, including direct sourcing, cold calling, and headhunting as needed.
• Maintain and update NACOSA’s talent pool database regularly to ensure accurate and accessible candidate information.
• Deliver a positive and professional candidate experience, upholding NACOSA’s reputation throughout the recruitment process.
• Ensure full compliance with relevant labour legislation, including the Labour Relations Act and the Employment Equity Act.
• Adhere to NACOSA’s internal HR policies, particularly the Recruitment, Selection and Appointment Policy.
• Support NACOSA’s Transformation Strategy, ensuring recruitment processes are inclusive, fair, and accessible to individuals from previously disadvantaged communities.
• Provide general HR administrative support as required, and collaborate with the HR team to ensure seamless service delivery.

Requirements

• A post-matric qualification (NQF Level 4 or higher) in Human Resources Management or a related field (HR qualification highly advantageous).
• A solid track record of 5+ years’ experience in Recruitment and Selection, including bulk recruitment (this is non-negotiable).
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience working in the NGO sector, with a strong understanding of the context and dynamics.
• Proven excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strong relationship-building skills with internal and external stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail, ensuring accuracy and thoroughness in recruitment processes.

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The duties and responsibilities of the Nurse Mentor will include, but not limited to:

• Facilitate implementation of health services delivered by implementing organizations through technical guidance and mentoring.
• Promote high quality, bio-medical services at local level by implementers by disseminating the most recent clinical service delivery guidelines, protocols and standard operating procedures focusing on the TB programme.
• Implement and support XRAY mobile into community.
• Provide technical support with regard to specifications of XRAY mobiles and work closely with various stakeholders to ensure smooth delivery of services.
• Identify the capacity-building needs of implementers, and develop and implement skills development plans through on-the-job training.
• Ensure that implementers comply with South African laws, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to clinical services within the TB programme.
• Keep up to date with the clinical developments in the field and support the development and continuous improvement of ART, PrEP and TB care and treatment services for targeted populations.
• Provide guidance with regard to procurement and supply chain management of TB mobile vehicles and the utilization at SR level.
• Co-facilitate or Facilitate on training.
• Maintain affective linkages between technical components and programme management, training, finance and M&E functions within the programmes.
• Develop and maintain constructive and close working relationships with key stakeholders, including the Department of Health at national, provincial and district levels and act as a thought leader in the development and evaluation of clinical service delivery programmes in South Africa.
• Assist Programme and M&E Specialists with consolidation and analysis of data on clinical services so that it informs programme planning.
• Submit periodic reports to the Clinical Manager as required.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Nursing Science and registered with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• 4 years post qualification experience as a Professional Nurse, with at least 2 years in HIV/AIDS and TB.
• Certificate in HIV/AIDS/TB/STI
• Experience working as a Clinical Trainer/Mentor/Facilitator in a similar role where technical guidance had to be provided to implementers or programme staff will be a strong advantage.
• Knowledge of South African HIV and TB Guidelines including HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health; HIV Testing Services; TB screening and adherence support.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English. Proficiency in one or more South African languages besides English a distinct advantage.
• Understanding of the NGO sector and knowledge of big donor processes/requirements will be a benefit.
• Valid code 08 unendorsed driver's license (non-negotiable)
• Competent in MS Office Suite.