NATIONAL COORDINATOR – CSF

South African National Aids Council; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) invites suitably qualified candidates to support the CSF in advancing RSSH through strengthened civil society participation, stakeholder coordination and effective programme implementation.

The National Coordinator will provide strategic, operational, and coordination leadership, ensuring governance, capacity development and sustainable CSF structures to advance HIV, TB and STI responses in South Africa.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Public Management or a related field.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience with at least three (3) years in coordination/leadership.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of the CSF strategy, annual operational plans and performance targets.
• Facilitate strategic engagement between CSF, SANAC, government departments and civil society.
• Strengthen participation and accountability across national CSF sectors and provincial structures.
• Oversee CSF programmes, monitoring, reporting and delivery against plans.
• Support civil society advocacy and representation in national forums as mandated.
• Support governance, including Coordinating Committee meetings and actions tracking.
• Identify capacity gaps and coordinate capacity-building across CSF structures.
• Support fundraising and partnership development for CSF sustainability.
• Monitor budgets, donor compliance and programme reporting.
• Identify operational risks and coordinate mitigation measures.

Skills

Civil society coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Advocacy

Partnership development

Strategic leadership

Governance

Coordination management

Communication facilitation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field

Postgraduate qualification (advantageous)

Job description

The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) leads South Africa’s national response to HIV, TB and STIs. SANAC Trust invites suitably qualified candidates to support the SANAC Civil Society Forum (CSF) in advancing Resilient and Sustainable Systems for Health (RSSH): Community Systems Strengthening – Community Engagement, Linkages and Coordination, through strengthened civil society participation, stakeholder coordination and effective programme implementation.

Name of Position: NATIONAL COORDINATOR – CSF

Reporting to: ACTING EXECUTIVE MANAGER: STAKEHOLDER RELATIONS & COMMUNUCATIONS

Location: CENTURION, SANAC OFFICES

Contract: FIXED TERM

Duration: 18 MONTHS

Purpose of the job: To provide strategic, operational and coordination leadership to the SANAC Civil Society Forum (CSF), ensuring effective implementation of its mandate, strategic priorities and programmes. The role will strengthen meaningful civil society participation, representation and advocacy in South Africa’s national HIV, TB and STI response, while promoting effective collaboration between civil society, government, development partners and other stakeholders. It will further support sound governance, institutional capacity development, performance accountability and the long-term sustainability of CSF structures and initiatives. The National Coordinator is accountable to the CSF Coordinating Committee for the effective coordination, implementation and advancement of the Forum’s mandate and strategic priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate implementation of the CSF strategy, annual operational plans, performance targets and decisions of the CSF Coordinating Committee, ensuring alignment with the National Strategic Plan (NSP).
• Facilitate strategic engagement and collaboration between the CSF, SANAC, government departments, development partners and civil society constituencies to advance shared priorities.
• Strengthen participation, representation, coordination and accountability across national CSF sectors and provincial structures.
• Oversee the coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting of CSF programmes, campaigns and projects, ensuring delivery against approved plans and commitments.
• Support civil society policy engagement, advocacy and campaigning, and represent the CSF in relevant national and strategic forums as mandated.
• Support effective CSF governance, including Coordinating Committee meetings, documentation, implementation of resolutions, performance tracking and follow-up on agreed actions.
• Identify institutional and operational capacity gaps and coordinate technical support, mentorship and capacity‑building interventions across CSF structures.
• Support fundraising, strategic partnership development and resource mobilisation initiatives to strengthen the long-term sustainability of CSF programmes and priorities.
• Monitor implementation of approved activities against allocated budgets and support accurate financial documentation, donor compliance and programme reporting.
• Identify and monitor operational risks, maintain risk registers, escalated emerging concerns and coordinate implementation of agreed mitigation measures.
• Strengthen information sharing, communication, visibility and knowledge management across CSF sectors, provincial structures and strategic partners.
• Perform any other reasonable duties aligned with the National CSF Coordination function to support effective implementation of the CSF mandate and strategic priorities.

Qualification, Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Public Health, Social Sciences, Development Studies, Public Administration, Public Management or a related field.
• A relevant postgraduate qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum of seven (7) years’ relevant experience, including at least three (3) years in a coordination, management or leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience in civil society coordination, advocacy, community mobilisation and multisectoral stakeholder engagement.
• Sound knowledge of South Africa’s HIV, TB and STI response, the National Strategic Plan (NSP) and the civil society landscape.
• Proven experience in strategic planning, programme and project coordination, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
• Strong strategic leadership, organisational coordination, decision-making and results‑based management skills.
• Experience in stakeholder engagement, partnership development and collaboration across government, civil society and development‑sector environments.
• Knowledge and practical experience in policy engagement, advocacy, campaigning and strategic representation.
• Experience in resource mobilisation, fundraising and developing sustainable strategic partnerships.
• Understanding of financial oversight, budget monitoring, donor compliance and reporting requirements within donor‑funded programmes.
• Strong governance, risk management, accountability and performance management capabilities.
• Experience in institutional strengthening, capacity development, mentorship and organisational support.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation, interpersonal and conflict‑resolution skills.
• Ability to exercise sound strategic judgement, manage competing priorities and coordinate diverse stakeholders to achieve agreed programme objectives.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Closing date: 13 November 2026 at 17:00

SANAC is an equal opportunity employer committed to employment equity, diversity and fair recruitment practices. Preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates in line with SANAC’s Employment Equity objectives. Shortlisted candidates may be required to undergo relevant assessments and personnel suitability checks, including qualification and employment verification, as well as criminal, credit and security checks where applicable and relevant to the position.

SANAC reserves the right at any time to withdraw or alter this advertised position.