The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) is recruiting 189 temporary staff for the National Lotteries Commission-funded Close the Gap Campaign. Opportunities include Provincial Coordinators, Sector Coordinators, M&E Assistants, and Demand Generation Mobilisers across South Africa. Applications close on 21 July 2026.
SANAC Launches Recruitment Drive for 189 Close the Gap Campaign Positions Across South Africa
The South African National AIDS Council (SANAC) has announced a major recruitment drive as part of its National Lotteries Commission (NLC)-funded Close the Gap Campaign, creating 189 temporary employment opportunities across the country.
The initiative aims to strengthen community participation, improve access to quality healthcare services, and enhance South Africa’s response to HIV, Tuberculosis (TB), Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), and broader public health challenges. The campaign will be implemented through SANAC’s Civil Society Forum (CSF) structures, creating opportunities for experienced professionals and community-based practitioners to contribute directly to national health outcomes.
The vacancies are spread across South Africa’s nine provinces and 18 recognised SANAC Civil Society Forum sectors, offering opportunities in project coordination, monitoring and evaluation, health advocacy, and community mobilisation.
About SANAC
The South African National AIDS Council serves as the coordinating body responsible for leading South Africa’s response to HIV, AIDS, TB, and STIs. SANAC works closely with government departments, civil society organisations, healthcare providers, development partners, and communities to drive evidence-based interventions that improve health outcomes.
Over the years, SANAC has played a critical role in coordinating national health strategies, supporting prevention campaigns, promoting treatment access, and strengthening partnerships that contribute to ending the HIV and TB epidemics.
The Close the Gap Campaign represents another important step toward improving healthcare access and ensuring communities play an active role in shaping health service delivery.
About the Close the Gap Campaign
The Close the Gap Campaign focuses on addressing barriers that prevent individuals and communities from accessing quality healthcare services.
The project seeks to:
- Strengthen civil society participation
- Improve community mobilisation efforts
- Increase stakeholder engagement
- Promote evidence-based advocacy
- Improve access to HIV, TB, STI, and health services
- Support accountability within healthcare systems
Through community outreach, facility engagements, awareness campaigns, and stakeholder collaboration, the programme aims to identify service delivery gaps and help drive practical solutions.
To achieve these goals, SANAC is recruiting a large project team consisting of coordinators, monitoring specialists, and community mobilisers.
Provincial Coordinator Opportunities (9 Posts)
SANAC is recruiting nine Provincial Coordinators, with one position available in each province.
Role Purpose
Provincial Coordinators will oversee implementation of the Close the Gap Campaign at provincial level and ensure effective coordination between sectors, communities, and stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
Successful candidates will:
- Coordinate provincial project activities
- Support outreach campaigns and community dialogues
- Monitor project performance and indicators
- Analyse programme data
- Compile progress reports
- Liaise with provincial government structures
- Work closely with Civil Society Forum leadership
- Facilitate planning, review, and learning sessions
Requirements
Applicants should possess:
- Grade 12 (Matric) or relevant qualifications
- At least three years of experience in project coordination, health advocacy, or community mobilisation
- Knowledge of HIV, TB, STIs, and health systems
- Strong stakeholder engagement skills
- Excellent communication and report-writing abilities
Sector Coordinator Opportunities (18 Posts)
SANAC is also recruiting 18 Sector Coordinators, with one coordinator assigned to each recognised Civil Society Forum sector.
Role Purpose
Sector Coordinators will lead campaign implementation within their designated sectors and ensure active stakeholder participation.
Responsibilities
The role includes:
- Coordinating sector-based activities
- Mobilising communities and organisations
- Facilitating communication between stakeholders
- Collecting and submitting reports
- Monitoring performance indicators
- Identifying project risks and gaps
- Supporting advocacy initiatives
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- Three years or more of relevant experience
- Demonstrated involvement within a civil society sector
- Knowledge of HIV, TB, STI programmes
- Strong communication and facilitation skills
- Experience in report writing
Post-school qualifications will be advantageous.
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Monitoring and Evaluation Assistant Opportunities (18 Posts)
The campaign also includes 18 Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Assistant positions, one for each recognised sector.
Role Purpose
M&E Assistants will help ensure accurate project monitoring by collecting, validating, analysing, and reporting programme data.
Responsibilities
Key duties include:
- Collecting project data
- Maintaining databases and indicator trackers
- Performing data quality checks
- Analysing programme performance
- Producing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reports
- Supporting training on reporting tools
- Documenting lessons learned and success stories
Requirements
Applicants should possess:
- Grade 12 certificate
- At least two years of experience in monitoring, data management, or reporting
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Strong analytical skills
- Good report-writing abilities
Additional M&E training or qualifications will be advantageous.
Demand Generation Mobiliser Opportunities (144 Posts)
The largest component of the recruitment drive consists of 144 Demand Generation Mobiliser positions, with eight mobilisers allocated to each of the 18 recognised sectors.
Role Purpose
Demand Generation Mobilisers will serve as the campaign’s frontline representatives, engaging communities and raising awareness about healthcare services.
Responsibilities
Mobilisers will:
- Conduct outreach campaigns
- Facilitate community dialogues
- Promote HIV, TB, and STI awareness
- Support healthcare referrals
- Engage local leaders and stakeholders
- Collect attendance registers and activity data
- Document service delivery challenges and success stories
Requirements
Candidates should have:
- Experience in community mobilisation, development, or health promotion
- At least two years of relevant experience
- Knowledge of local community dynamics
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Good communication abilities
- Ability to work independently and travel within assigned areas
Community development or health-related training will be advantageous.
Why These Opportunities Matter
The Close the Gap Campaign offers more than temporary employment. It provides professionals and community leaders with an opportunity to contribute to some of South Africa’s most important public health priorities.
Participants will have the chance to:
- Support healthcare access initiatives
- Strengthen community engagement
- Contribute to national health outcomes
- Gain valuable project experience
- Build professional networks
- Develop monitoring, advocacy, and leadership skills
For individuals passionate about public health, social justice, and community development, these positions offer meaningful and impactful work.
How to Apply
Interested candidates must download the relevant SANAC application form for their chosen position and submit the following documents:
- Completed application form
- Comprehensive CV
- Certified copy of South African ID
- Certified copies of qualifications (where applicable)
- Supporting documents
Application Email
Applicants must clearly indicate:
- Position applied for
- Relevant Civil Society Forum (CSF) sector
- Province
in the subject line of the email.
Application Deadline
Closing Date: 21 July 2026
Closing Time: 17:00
Late or incomplete applications may not be considered.
Final Thoughts
The SANAC Close the Gap Campaign Recruitment 2026 represents one of the largest civil society-focused hiring initiatives currently available in South Africa. With 189 vacancies nationwide, the programme offers a unique opportunity for professionals, data specialists, health advocates, and community mobilisers to contribute to improving healthcare access and strengthening South Africa’s response to HIV, TB, STIs, and other public health challenges.
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