ASSISTANT DIRECTOR (HIV/AIDS ADVOCACY & SUPPORT)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure

Reference number: 2026/282
Salary: R487 197 per annum
Centre: Head Office (Pretoria)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

A minimum of Degree in Social Work/ Psychology or related field of study. Valid registration with HPCSA or SACSSP. Appropriate relevant working experience in the field. Valid driver's license. Knowledge of Public Service Act and Regulations; Programme and Project Management; Financial Management; Relevant HIV and AIDS related legislations, policies and regulations; National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS, TB & STIs; Integrated Employee Health & Wellness Strategic Framework; Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Skills: Report writing, Communication; Facilitation; Interpersonal; Counselling; Presentation; Confidentiality and code of ethics.

Duties

Implement Employee Health and Wellness strategy with special emphasis on HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Develop legislative frameworks to address HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Interpret legislation and directives in ensuring compliance to policies and other legislative mandates. Facilitate the mainstreaming of HIV/AIDS and other related conditions into departmental programmes. Ensure compliance with national policies and other relevant legislations. Conduct ongoing research on HIV/AIDS affairs and benchmark best practices. Establish and maintain external partnerships. Implement the National Strategic Plan on HIV/AIDS in partnership with stakeholders. Provide counselling, preventative and care support. Coordinate periodic HCT sessions, TB and general health screenings. Develop and implement capacity building programmes and advocacy on HIV/AIDS and related diseases. Develop an annual action plan for HIV/AIDS events/activities/awareness campaigns to be hosted. Establish the processes aimed at reducing stigma and discrimination. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of the interventions of HIV/AIDS program. Compile reports on progress and challenges experienced with the implementation of the programmes.

Where to send your application

For Head Office: Email to: Recruitment26-62@dpw.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms. Alletah Ntsie Tel No: (012) 406 1747

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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