ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: PLANNING & RESEARCH: PROVINCIAL COUNCIL ON AIDS REF NO: NWP/OOP/2026/23 Re-advert. Job Purpose: To coordinate multi-sectoral planning and research on matters related to HIV, STI’S and TB

Three - year tertiary qualification at NQF level 6 and/ or equivalent qualifications (NQF level and credits) 3 years’ experience applicable in the relevant field of which 2 must be at supervisory level. A Valid driver’s license. Knowledge, Skills & Competencies: Knowledge of Research Methodology, M & E Frameworks and assessment tools. Knowledge of database management, Knowledge of HIV Strategies, legislation & policy frameworks, Knowledge of South African and Provincial environment with regard to HIV & AIDS. Knowledge of project management. Knowledge of financial management. Knowledge of the Public Service Legislative Framework. Computer literacy skills in Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Reporting skills.

Facilitate HIV, STI’S and TB research matters; establish multi-sectoral HIV and AIDS research coordinating mechanism and a Provincial Research agenda. Provide relevant input on HIV, STIs and TB research matters. Facilitate the research database in collaboration with the Provincial Research Directorate. Participate in the Provincial Research Forum. Manage circulation of information about any new research done in the province in relation to HIV, STIs and TB related matters. Develop Provincial Strategic Planning (PSP); Participate in the drafting of PSP and consultation process. Liaise Sub-Branch: Integrate Planning and SALGA during the development of PSP. Compile reports on consultation conducted with stakeholder. Consolidate inputs to the draft PSP. Facilitate the printing of the signed PSP. Participate in the distribution of printed PSP. Present the PSP to the Local and District AIDS councils. Provide support and guidance to government departments, NGO’s, Businesses and Labour Organisations during the development of HIV, STI’s and TB operational plans and facilitate the development of operational plans for Civil Society Sectors.

MS. SM Mokgothu Tel No: (018) 388 5096

e-mail to: [email protected]

This Department is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our intention to promote representatively (race, gender and disability) in the Department through the filling of these posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representativity will receive preference. Applications must be accompanied by improved Z83 Employment Form (81/971431) obtainable from any Public Service Department and accessible on the website, www.dpsa.gov.za. The improved Z83 Form must be fully completed in all areas signed and dated. Should the applicant use incorrect application form for employment (Z83), the application/s will not be considered for selection purposes (disqualified). The completed and signed form Z83 should be accompanied by a recently updated, comprehensive CV and ID copy as well as three contactable referees. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interviews. Non-RSA citizens/permanent resident permit holders must attach a copy of their permanent residence permit to their applications. Should you possess a foreign qualification, it must be accompanied by an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the Application not being considered. All qualifications will be verified. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One shall be a practical exercise, and the other an Integrity (Ethical Conduct) Assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Applicants who do not comply with the above-mentioned requirements, as well as applications received late, will not be considered. No faxed or copied application will be considered. Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. All appointments are subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record checks, qualification /study verification and previous employment verification, reference checks and security vetting. SMS appointments are also subjected to SMS competency assessment as a DPSA requirement. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts and positions with requisite skills will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job. Applicants who do not possess Nyukela Pre Entry Certificate shall be considered for shortlisting and interviews but cannot be appointed before they successfully obtain pre-entry certificate. (SMS Pre Entry Programme) is offered by the National School of government, information can be accessed via this link: http://www.thensg.gov.za. The appointee to SMS post must be in possession of such, prior to taking up the post. The Department reserves the right not to make appointment for the advertised posts. The successful candidates will enter into an employment contract with the Department that will be reviewed based on performance. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/254