LOCATION: 4 x Northwest Province (Rustenburg, Klerksdorp, Mahikeng).
4 x Limpopo Province (Tzaneen)
REF: NW-PRGM25-CDO Rust/ NW-PRGM25-CDO-Klerk/ NW-PRGM25CDO-Mahk ; or LP-PRGM25-CDO-Tzaneen
Fixed Term contract (12 months)
WHO IS HIVSA
HIVSA is a non-for-profit company established in 2002 and is a strategic partner or Provincial Department of Health and Social development. We innovatively transform and empower individuals, socio-economic and health challenges that burden communities.
MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE
The purpose of the Capacity Development Officer (CDO) is to build capacity, mentorship, administrative input, and supportive supervision of sub-partners to ensure quality implementation of program activities aligned to program standards and expectations. The CDO is to enrol vulnerable beneficiaries into the program, receive referrals, give training and mentorship to CBOs, and support them in achieving targets and expectations.
Minimum Requirements:
Education:
• Minimum bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Social Sciences (with relevant experience)
• A qualification in Facilitation would be an advantage.
Experience:
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in childcare, social work services, community work and / or working closely with CBO’s.
Competencies / Skills / Attributes / Knowledge:
• Demonstrated ability to develop and manage relationships with a wide range of stakeholders including NGO partners and national and local government institutions at all levels.
• Understanding and knowledge of the South African social services and healthcare delivery system.
• Strong people and inter-personal skills, as well as supervision and mentorship skills.
• Excellent report writing skills.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to speak local languages within the province you are applying for.
Working Environment:
• Support program teams based in other regions as and when needed.
• Participate in high level on-site based activities to support program and implementation which include donor or other stakeholder site visits.
• May be required from time to time to travel to events outside of the normal office environment.
• May be required from time to time to participate in events and sessions outside of normal working hours.
Additional Organizational Requirements:
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Valid Registration with SACSSP
Key Performance Areas:
· Financial Management – Manage sub-partner compliance and resource requirements
· Stakeholder Engagement and Management – Building and maintaining relationships with external stakeholders
· Product and Services – Sub-partners capacity building, mentorship / supportive supervision, and case management; Documentation, reporting, and recordkeeping; Management of Data quality
· Internal Organisational Processes- Comply with HIVSA Policies and processes.
· People Culture – Internal interpersonal relationships aligned to HIVSA values
HOW TO APPLY
➢ Candidates that meet the requirements and are interests in the position should send motivation letter and CV with three contactable referees to: The HR Manager, HIVSA, e-mail: hr@hivsa.com.
Use Ref Nr : NW-PRGM25-CDO Rust/ NW-PRGM25-CDO-Klerk / NW-PRGM25CDO-Mahk ; or
LP-PRGM25-CDO-Tzaneen in the Subject line.
➢ Closing date for application: 22nd August 2025 (Whilst all applications will be carefully considered. Only shortlisted applicants will be interviewed. If you do not hear from us within 21 days of the closing date, this will mean that your application has been unsuccessful.)
➢ Compliance: Kindly provide current and relevant references for background checks. All appointments are subject to the preferred candidates obtaining the necessary security clearance, reference checking and competency assessment.
➢ Employment Equity: We embrace employment equity and are committed to the achievement of fair and equal representation of our workforce. Preference will be given to applicants residing in the Northwest or Limpopo Province and candidates from previously disadvantaged backgrounds.