The Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation (DTHF) is a registered non-profit organisation focused
on the pursuit of excellence in research, treatment, training and prevention of HIV and
related infections in Southern Africa.
We have fantastic job opportunities across our businesses for talented people wanting to realize
their full potential. Could that be you? If so, I invite you to explore the possibility of joining us to
play your part in Desmond Tutu HIV-Foundations’ exciting future.
Main Purpose
Main purpose of this position is to facilitate empowerment sessions for youth, mentor and support
youth as part of the YWG programme.
Requirements:
Grade 12 or equivalent
Previous experience in youth mentoring, facilitation, counselling, working with youth, HIV
related work
Knowledge of child protection policies and relevant legislation within the social services
professions sector
Knowledge of public health and community resources
Fluent in English, Xhosa and/or Afrikaans
Applicants must be from the Klipfontein / Mitchells Plain District.
Counseling skills
Leadership
Working knowledge of HIV
Ability to relate well to youth between 14 and 24 years of age
Ability to work as a part of a team
Must be dynamic, innovative and self-motivated
Good computer (Ms Office – Word, Excel)), administration and report writing skills
Ability to build interpersonal relationships
Good planning and organizing skills
Ability to work under pressure
Responsibilities:
To attend all training sessions
To be able to facilitate sessions with confidence by the end of the training
To run sessions for youth. These sessions will cover the topics of coping and support,
HIV health and safer sex
To submit regular reports
Perform all relevant administrative duties
PASSION | INNOVATION | PROGRESS
Association incorporated under Section 21 registration no. 1999/005072/08 : NPO no. 148-956
Public Benefit no. 18/11/12/51
Directors: Prof R Wood; Prof L-G Bekker;
Ms Z Ebrahim(Chair); Ms T Tutu-Gxashe; Mr P Grant; Ms M K Ndebele; Mr C Abrahams; Dr M Sienaert
www.desmondtutuhivfoundation.org.za
To report back after each session and take part in debriefing and further training support
To follow up on specific cases and refer them to Social Auxiliary Worker
To take part in post intervention interviews
Values fit: Passion Innovation Progress Integrity Respect Excellence
To apply, quote Job reference, submit CV, motivation letter with certified copy of highest
qualification and details of three (3) current contactable referees to: Attention HR Manager
rd
Jobs@hiv-research.org.za by 23 November 2016 Job reference: #DTHF/C035. Incomplete
applications will not be considered.
NB: Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. We are committed to equity in our employment
practices. It is our intention to appoint individuals with the aim of meeting our equity objectives.
We reserve the right not to appoint if no suitable candidates are identified.
I understand and accept that, by applying for this role, I authorise Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
in its capacity as employer, to access my personal information stored, and to utilise said
information for recruitment purposes for this role.
This job may be removed before it expires.
If you have not heard from us within two weeks after the closing date please consider your
application as unsuccessful.
Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation is a child friendly organisation committed to the protection of
children.
For more information about the organization please visit our website at
www.desmondtutuhivfoundation.org.za