HIV Testing & Counselling Counselor (Lay)

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg, Pretoria; On-site; ZAR 130,000 - 158,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Provincial Government invites applications for an HIV Counselling and Testing Counsellor (Lay Counsellor). The role provides HTS, risk-reduction counselling, and referrals across districts in Johannesburg, with a focus on confidentiality and client rights.

This permanent post falls under the HAST directorate, offering a structured team environment and opportunities to support prevention and care initiatives. Closing date specified in the job posting.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 or equivalent.
• One year experience in HIV counselling and testing will be an added advantage.
• RTCQI certificate required.
• Basic HIV and AIDS certificate an added advantage.
• Knowledge of HIV testing modalities (HIV SS, Index testing).
• Ability to draw data and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide HIV Testing Services (HTS) per NDoH guidelines and SOPs.
• Deliver client-centred HIV counselling and testing services.
• Obtain informed consent for counselling and testing, TB symptom and STI screening.
• Conduct pre-test information sharing and post-test counselling.
• Perform HIV rapid testing according to approved algorithms.
• Document quality assurance activities and maintain accurate records.
• Link HIV-positive clients to care and monitor same-day ART initiation.
• Support prevention education and referral to PrEP where appropriate.
• Maintain IPC, waste management, and biomedical waste disposal as required.
• Collaborate with healthcare workers and community stakeholders to strengthen prevention and linkage to care.

Skills

Counselling skills

Communication skills

Numeracy

Computer literacy

Team player

Time management

Confidentiality

Non-judgmental attitude

Education

Grade 12 / senior certificate

RTCQI certificate

Basic HIV and AIDS certificate

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Gauteng Provincial Government invites applications for an HIV Counselling and Testing Counsellor (Lay Counsellor). The role provides HTS, risk-reduction counselling, and referrals across districts in Johannesburg, with a focus on confidentiality and client rights.

This permanent post falls under the HAST directorate, offering a structured team environment and opportunities to support prevention and care initiatives. Closing date specified in the job posting.