The duties and responsibilities of the Project Coordinator will include, but not limited to:

• Provide strategic support, devise and implement corrective measures to ensure the provincial-based programmes are implemented effectively.
• Coordinate activities in the National Department towards the achievement of the Global Fund, Adolescent Youth People programme deliverables by attending to relevant events, workshops, meetings.
• Liaise and secure meetings with relevant stakeholders including site visits for technical support team
• Provide ongoing support, monitoring and coordination for the technical support team including the Technical Specialist and the Programme Manager in fulfilling their roles and responsibilities at DBE and NACOSA. 
• Provide project management and coordination support to the Branch: Care and Support Services unit on the development and implementation of Sexual Reproductive Health and Rights programmes in the basic education sector. 
• Participate in field monitoring visits undertaken by the Health Promotion Directorate and Technical Support Team in the office of the Branch Head when required. 
• Regularly review Monitoring and Evaluation reports ensure high levels of data integrity is maintained.  

Requirements

Required qualifications, skills, and experience.

• NQF Level 6 National Diploma in a relevant field. 
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Public Administration, Health, Social Sciences or Education will be an added advantage. 
• At least 5 years’ working experience in a relevant executive and administrative support position.
• Public sector or civil society experience is preferred. 
• Experience of HIV, STI and TB or health promotion issues in South Africa 
• An understanding of the interface between the South African government operations and NGO environment
• Work experience in donor–funded projects at provincial / and or national level
• Proven ability to communicate and interact with high –level officials from government agencies, NGOs, international development organisations, and the private sector.
• High level of organisational, initiative and problem-solving skills
• Fluency in English (both oral and written) 
• Knowledge of other South African local languages will be an added advantage