DIRECTOR: PROVINCIAL COUNCIL ON AIDS
Department of Health · Bloemfontein
- Closing date
- 2 October 2026
- Reference
- 03/2026
- Salary band
- R 1 317 384
- Application method
- Email application
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About this role
Department: Department of Health Location: Bloemfontein Salary: R1 317 384 per annum (Level 13), (an all-inclusive salary package). The remuneration package includes a basic salary, State’s contribution to the Government Employee Pension Fund and a flexible portion which may be structured in terms of the rules for the structuring of the flexible portion; and may include a 13th cheque, motor car allowance, home owner’s allowance and medical aid assistance. 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 106 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. Enquiries: Ms. Limakatso Nqoko, email: limakatso.nqoko@fspremier.gov.za Notes: The successful candidate will be required to enter into a Performance Agreement within 3 months after assumption of duty and will be required to disclose his/her financial interests in accordance with the prescribed regulations. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and intervi
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 106 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
- ✓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)
Key responsibilities
- •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
- •door to door) of HIV and TB programmes and provide strategic support to the Free State Provincial AIDS Council and all its structures i
- •District & Local AIDS Councils
- •Manage resources (Human physical and financial) in accordance with relevant directives and legislations