Trustee (Non-Remunerated)

SANAC BOARD OPPORTUNITY 

The South African National Aids Council (SANAC) leads South Africa’s response to the national HIV and AIDS, TB & STIs epidemics. SANAC has a robust Board of Trustees who are registered through the Master of the High Court.

SANAC seeks to appoint a seasoned and suitable individuals to serve as independent Trustees to serve on the Board as well as the Board Committees. SANAC has a robust Board of Trustees who are registered through the Master of the High Court. The Board and its Committees meet quarterly. Applications are hereby invited from suitably qualified individuals with experience in any one or a combination of the following disciplines – Finance/Accounting; Risk Management; Legal/Governance; Strategy/Operations and Human Resources.

Three (3) vacancies are set to be filled in line with the provision of the SANAC Trust Deed.

Name of Position: Trustee (Non-Remunerated)

Duration: Five-Year Term (renewable)

Advert Date: 05 October 2026

Key Responsibilities of the Trustee include but are not limited to:

• Oversight of control and accountability of the Trust;
• Development of strategy and performance objectives for the Trust;
• Systems of risk management and internal compliance and control, and legal compliance;
• Monitoring management’s performance and implementation of strategies and ensuring appropriate resources are available;
• Approving and monitoring the progress of major capital expenditure, capital management, management of Donor fund etc;
• Approving and monitoring financial and other reporting; and
• Senior Executive succession planning.

Quality:

• To enhance skills already within the Board of Trustees

Qualification, Skills and Experience

·        Minimum 15 years’ relevant experience with at least 10 years at Senior/Executive Leadership level

·        Qualification in any of the following disciplines:

o   Degree in Accounting/Finance, Legal, Governance, Risk Management or Human Resources and other related qualifications.

·        Accreditation as either CA (SA); ACCA, Admitted Attorney/Advocate or an MBA preferred

·        5+ years’ experience serving on a Board/Board Committee

·        A working knowledge and experience in the TB/HIV environment will be an added advantage but is not a prerequisite.

·        Familiarity with government structures, processes and key networks will be an added advantage.

·        Good interpersonal skills, good planning and organizing skills.

·        Willingness and the ability to engage with stakeholders when required

·        The Trustee needs to be a proactive, team player and willing be willing to travel on occasion to attend to matters concerning the Board of Trustees.

Applications should be emailed to Show email. Late applications will not be considered.

Closing date: 22 October 2026 Close of Business at 17:00

Note that correspondence will only be conducted with the short-listed candidates. If you have not been contacted within two (2) weeks of the closing date of the advertisement, please consider your application as unsuccessful.

SANAC reserves the right at any time to withdraw or alter this advertised position.