Programme Administrator

About NACOSA:

NACOSA (Networking HIV, AIDS Community of Southern Africa) is a leading non-profit organisation working in communities across South Africa. It focuses on building strong, resilient organisations and communities to respond effectively to HIV, AIDS, TB, gender-based violence (GBV), Human Rights, and broader public health and social challenges.

The duties and responsibilities of the Programme Administrator will include, but not limited to:

• Day-to-day office support and administrative assistance to the programme team.
• Assist with procurement administration, including obtaining quotes from suppliers for programme related services, submitting invoices to finance
• Supply chain monitoring of key commodities for programme interventions.
• Document management and filing, including electronic filing on central database
• Assist with transporting supplies, equipment, commodities and collection of documents from the field
• Assist with locating venues for implementation activities within selected communities.
• Develop and maintain a network of working level external contacts, e.g. Printing suppliers
• Liaison with third parties (i.e. caterers, venues) as required
• Collate materials (stationery, printing, etc.) for meetings and trainings
• Capture and verify information on various data bases (e.g., NetSuite, Learning Management Information Systems, Microsoft Excel)
• Maintain office supplies and equipment inventory as required
• Maintain administrative records including meeting minutes and reports
• Maintain programme team calendar of events, key meetings; training calendar
• Ad-hoc duties as required by the programme team.

Required Qualifications, Skills and Experience

• Matric certificate and office/business administration certificate or diploma would be a strong recommendation.
• Minimum of 3 years Administrative and / or PA experience.
• Strong computer knowledge (Excel, Word and PowerPoint, E-mails, Internet).
• Previous experience arranging flight bookings, finance admin, procurement and training logistics.
• Be fully conversant in spoken and written English and be able to communicate at ease with all levels of staff and clients.
• Experience working in NGO/NPO field will be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and meticulous organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license

Personal Competencies

• Sound interpersonal relations and professional customer service orientation
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize effectively and work under pressure
• Attention to details
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills

Closing date for applications: 10 October 2025

Application Process:

This position is subject to donor approval NACOSA reserves the right to close this job advert early if sufficient applications are received or a suitable candidate is identified.

PLEASE NOTE:

Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the employment equity plan and targets of NACOSA. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated. NACOSA is guided by the principles of Employment Equity.

In the event that you do not hear from us after 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NACOSA reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification. NACOSA respects the privacy of its stakeholders and will treat all personal information provided in line with our recruitment policy and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.

As part of our hiring process, NACOSA will inquire during reference checks for information about job applicants' reference persons regarding any finding of sexual exploitation, abuse, and/or harassment as well as any other forms of misconduct.