Chief Executive Officer; CEO

The South African National Aids Council (SANAC) leads South Africa's response to the national HIV and AIDS, TB & STIs epidemics. SANAC is building a dynamic team that can facilitate its effective leadership of the national response.

Position:
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Duration:
Permanent

Reporting to:
Chair of the Board of Trustees

Location:

SANAC Head Office, Centurion

Advert Date: 07 October 2026

The South African National AIDS Council invites applications from suitably qualified and highly experienced strategic leaders for the position of Chief Executive Officer. The CEO provides overall leadership, strategic direction and financial oversight to SANAC Trust and plays a pivotal role in advancing South Africa's multisectoral response to HIV, TB and STIs. The position requires an accomplished and credible executive who can lead in a complex, highly visible and multi-stakeholder environment and effectively engage government, civil society, the private sector, development partners, donors and other strategic stakeholders.

The CEO will provide strategic and executive leadership across the organisation and will, amongst others:

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership to SANAC in achieving its mandate and long-term objectives.
• Lead and support the development and implementation of the National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs.
• Advise the SANAC Board and relevant national structures on strategic priorities, policy matters and resource mobilisation.
• Ensure sound governance, accountability and compliance with the SANAC Trust Deed and applicable governance principles.
• Anticipate changes in the national and international health, development and funding environment and position SANAC to respond to emerging opportunities and risks.
• Strengthen strategic partnerships across government, civil society, the private sector, donors and development partners.
• Promote effective coordination and integration across sectors and spheres of government and support the functionality of SANAC's multisectoral structures.
• Represent SANAC and advocate on HIV, TB and STI matters at national and international level.

The CEO will provide leadership to the Executive Management team and ensure effective implementation of SANAC's Strategy, Annual Performance Plans and operational priorities.

The incumbent will be expected to:

• Build and lead a high-performing Executive team and promote a culture of performance, ethics and accountability.
• Strengthen human capital management, organisational effectiveness, leadership development, performance management and organisational culture.
• Ensure effective organisational performance monitoring and reporting against approved strategic objectives and targets.
• Provide oversight of risk management, internal controls, policies and organisational systems.
• Ensure that SANAC has effective systems supporting financial management, human capital, information technology and communications.
• Maintain a strong and constructive relationship with the Board and its Committees and support effective governance and accountability.

• A key priority of the CEO will be to strengthen SANAC's long-term financial sustainability and resource base.
• The CEO will provide strategic financial oversight, lead resource mobilisation and donor engagement, oversee the development of funding proposals and cultivate high-level relationships with government, local and international donors and other funding institutions.
• The incumbent will also be responsible for ensuring the sustainable and effective use of SANAC resources and maintaining appropriate financial management and control.