Deputy Programme Manager

2 weeks ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa NACOSA Full time R250 000 - R450 000 per year

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 Deputy Programme Manager willinclude, but not limited to:

  • Support the Programme Manager with strategic and operational planning, coordination, and oversight of AYP programme implementation.
  • Identify service delivery gaps and opportunities for innovation and contribute to programme expansion initiatives.
  • Oversee implementing partners, including partner selection, contracting, mentoring, and compliance monitoring.
  • Use data, site visits, and reports to track programme quality, risks, and performance, addressing shortcomings promptly.
  • Strengthen partner capacity and promote standardisation and cross-learning across stakeholders.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with government, civil society, youth networks, and donors.
  • Provide leadership and mentoring to programme staff as delegated

Required qualifications, skills, and experience

  • A relevant degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, or related field (postgraduate qualification preferred).
  • At least 5 years' experience in programme management, leading direct implementation teams and or implementing partners in a target driven healthcare programme.
  • Strong knowledge of health, HIV prevention, sexual and reproductive health – within the relevant South African Frameworks relevant to Adolescents and Young People, key populations, gender-based violence, and human rights.
  • Strong knowledge and competent skill set of Monitoring and Evaluation processes, including digital systems
  • Proven ability to build partnerships with civil society, donors, and government stakeholders.
  • Excellent project management, financial oversight, and reporting skills.
  • Relevant working experience in the NGO sector.
  • Willingness to travel nationally as required.

Skills and attributes

  • Strategic thinker with the ability to translate vision into practical action.
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities, and deliver results

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.

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