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SINTEFhas 2,100 employees from 80 countries and an annual turnover of more than NOK three billion.SINTEFinvests any profits into further research and innovation.

Our vision: Technology for a better society.

Contractual (close-ended until June 30, 2026)

Reporting To

Location

Port Shepstone, South Africa

Lead and coordinate the implementation of the Mental Health (MH) component of the Kuyakhanya Project across districts in KwaZulu-Natal. The role is accountable for ensuring effective delivery of mental health services through the Lay Counsellor team, integration of MH with other project activities, stakeholder engagement, data quality assurance, logistical support, training and capacity development, and continuous learning and quality improvement.

• Provide administrative and operational oversight for Lay MH Counsellors across project districts.
• Coordinate weekly planning and review meetings with field teams to ensure alignment with work plans.
• Support the MH team's logistics, including phones, data, transportation arrangements, and coordination of shared resources.
• Collaborate closely with ECD and MH team leads to ensure integrated delivery of services at the site level.
• Maintain and monitor -tracking tools for MH field activities, ensuring accurate documentation is captured and timely reported.
• Monitor counselling targets, screening outcomes, and initiate strategies to improve reach and follow-up.
• Support onboarding and capacity development of new Lay Counsellors, including training on tools, screening protocols and follow-up procedures.
• Identify and resolve challenges related to field implementation, reporting, or stakeholder coordination.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with site-level stakeholders, including clinics, local Department of Health reps, and community leadership.
• Assist with feedback sessions, community awareness activities, and mobilisation efforts.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of SOPs, workplans, and training tools.
• Provide regular progress updates to the MH Lead and contribute to monthly and quarterly project reports.
• Represent the MH component in district-level stakeholder engagements and project meetings, as delegated.

Required Qualification

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Project Management, or related field.

Required Experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience coordinating or managing community-based programs.
• Demonstrated experience in mental health or psychosocial support programs is highly desirable.
• ● Valid, unendorsed driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience and willingness to travel extensively.

Required Skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Strong administrative and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.

Position Code

HRD-SA/10-026

Program

Employment Type

Contractual (close-ended until June 30, 2026)

Job Grade

Officer I (11)

Reporting To

Community Engagement, Lead

Location

Port Shepstone, South Africa

Manage and implement community engagement activities for the Kuyakhanya project, coordinate community outreach efforts, build partnerships with local organizations, and foster relationships with community members across all Kuyakhanya districts in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN).

• Deliver and track community outreach and mobilization efforts, ensuring alignment with project objectives.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community engagement strategies and propose improvements
• Support the CE Lead in preparing reports, impact summaries, and documentation for stakeholders.
• Coordinate and support field teams in managing local activities and stakeholder relationships.
• Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations and stakeholders to strengthen community engagement initiatives at district sites.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of community engagement strategies under the guidance of the CE Lead.
• Collect, analyze, and interpret feedback from outreach activities to inform project planning.
• Troubleshoot and provide technical support to the field staff implementing activities.
• Coordinate administrative tasks for the CE unit, ensuring efficient use of resources.
• Organize and facilitate weekly planning and review sessions with field teams to ensure effective execution of tasks and priorities

Required Qualification

• Bachelor’s degree (NQF Level 7) in Community Development, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field.

Required Experience

• 2–3 years’ relevant experience in the NGO sector, preferably in community engagement.
• Knowledge of community engagement approaches, tools, and best practices.
• Proven ability to build and sustain relationships with community-based organisations.
• Valid, unendorsed driver’s licence with at least 2 years’ driving experience; willingness to travel extensively.

Required Skills

• Ability to foster strong relationships with project stakeholders and internal teams
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
• Fluency in English and IsiZulu (local language).
• Self-motivated, a fast learner who is ready to hit the ground running.
• Organised and detail-oriented, and a problem solver who is an independent thinker.
• Strong written, visual and verbal communication skills.
• Understanding of rural community dynamics and able to work with limited resources.

Responsible for achieving area sales targets through planning, directing and leading Field Sales teams (Sales Coordinators and Sales agents), and increasing Two Mountains’ market penetration within the assigned area

• Ensure that area sales targets are met through the Sales Team (Physical Agents and Sales Coordinators) within assigned catchment area.
• Responsible for the distribution strategy within assigned area. Recruit, onboard and coach Sales Coordinators to ensure sales headcount target is met.
• Identify new or potential business opportunities for Two Mountains business units i.e. Two Mountains Burial Services and Two Mountains Financial Services .
• Support Operations team with launching of new satellite and Branch offices.
• Keep abreast of new product launches and ensure sales team members are on board.
• Conduct product presentations to potential clients (Group schemes, Corporates, and individuals) on Two Mountains products.
• Develop a scalable sales plan and ensure Field Sales team adhere to it correctly.
• Ensure compliance to processes and procedures to minimize business risk.
• Marketing and Branding:
  • Ensure marketing material is available, well-kept, and correctly accounted for.
  • Conduct brand awareness training for the field teams. Scan the market for new and old competitor activity.
  • Liaise with Marketing to plan activations and campaign management.
  • Identify opportunities for network distribution channel in the catchment area.
  • Support Burial team through brand activations for funeral services.
  • Monitoring the funeral services rendered; by visiting the cemetery where the services are conducted to ensure that the marketing materials are utilized effectively
• Stakeholder Management:
  • Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders (e.g., local communities, councilors, chieftaincy and other leaders in the community) by meeting with them on a regular basis. Identify needs in the communities and submit proposals for CSI project identification.
  • Work together with the Burial Services Branch Manager to prepare a weekly funeral scheme.
  • Monitoring cemetery for potential clients and distribution of marketing material.
  • Ensure effective brand placement is conducted at funeral services rendered by the company and Physical Sales Agents are assigned to attend funeral services.
• Reporting and Administration:
  • Ensure all sales concluded for the day are correctly loaded and reported accurately.
  • Compile Monthly sales and marketing activity plan.
• People Management:
  • Manage performance of sales agents.
  • Manage development plans and learning paths for employees.
  • Initiate and implement company disciplinary procedure in addressing misconduct and poor performance.
  • Motivate and inspire team members and ensure their efforts are being recognized

• Grade12, Matric Certificate and Diploma or Sales and Marketing qualification equivalent to a minimum level NQF Level 6.
• RE5 advantageous.
• Valid Driver’s License and be willing to drive extensively

• 5 years+ experience required in sales with previous working experience as Sales Manager in the insurance industry (2) years.
• Management qualification (however experience will be considered).
• In depth knowledge of managing a high-performance sales team.
• Applicable experience of sales performance metrics.
• Previous experience working in a customer-facing environment
• Problem-solving and analytical skills to interpret sales performance and market trend information.
• Basic Financial management understanding.
• Well-developed oral, interpersonal, and written communication skills.
• Customer oriented with strong negotiation skills.
• Valid Driver’s License be willing to drive extensively

• If you do not hear from us within a month of the closing date, please regard yourapplication as unsuccessful.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
• It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
• Two Mountains reserves the right not to make an appointment.
• Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
• CVs from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted.

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Job Description

Position Code

HRD-SA/10-028

Program

Kuyakhanya

Job Grade

Assistant Manager (15)

Employment Type

Contractual (close-ended until June 30, 2026)

Reporting To

Site Project Director (Solid) & Head of Communications (Dotted)

Location

Port Shepstone, South Africa

JOb Purpose

Lead and deliver on creative health communications and marketing strategies to strengthen visibility of an Early Childhood Development (ECD) programme’s brand amongst local stakeholders and rightsholders. Develop storytelling materials, communication collateral, and manage press and vendors to amplify the programme’s reach and impact. This role will also support organizational growth by ensuring consistent messaging and the delivery of high-impact campaigns across multiple platforms under guidance from Country and Global leads.

Responsibilities

Strategic Health Communications & Campaign Design

• Develop and implement evidence-informed, culturally relevant health communication strategies that promote early childhood development (ECD) in low-resourced, rural settings.
• Lead the design and delivery of integrated ECD campaigns using a mix of channels (e.g., community radio, print, SMS, digital, and interpersonal communication).
• Ensure communication materials are inclusive, language-accessible, and resonate with caregivers, the ECD workforce, and local influencers and are aligned with organizational vision, mission, values and branding guidelines.
  
  

• Co-create messaging with community partners and stakeholders to ensure campaigns reflect lived experiences and local knowledge.
• Translate complex public health concepts pertaining to early learning, nutrition, mental health, and others, into simple, actionable, and engaging messages tailored to diverse literacy levels.
• Produce communication toolkits, flipcharts, radio scripts, video PSAs, and visual storytelling assets that promote positive caregiving practices.
  
  

• Collaborate with local media outlets, community health platforms, and grassroots networks to amplify programmatic messages.
• Manage relationships with creative agencies, designers, and technical consultants to produce campaign assets where required.
• Build communication capacity among program teams and partners through training, templates, and coaching.
• Build and maintain relationships with media outlets, journalists, and influencers to enhance the organization’s visibility.
• Draft and distribute press releases, op-eds, and media briefs in consultation with Global Comms and Country leadership.
• Monitor media coverage and track public sentiment on key health issues relevant to our work.
• Lead communications planning for programmatic events and campaigns.
• Collaborate with program teams to promote campaigns related to awareness days or advocacy moments.
  
  

• Lead the development of digital strategies to extend the reach of programmatic messages, including social media campaigns and mobile engagement (e.g., WhatsApp, SMS).
• Track campaign performance using analytics tools and community feedback loops to refine messaging and tactics.
• Contribute to learning outputs (case studies, lessons learned) that showcase the impact of communication strategies on behavior change and knowledge uptake.
  
  

• Support program teams in embedding communication for development (C4D) principles across initiatives.
• Coordinate with MEL staff to align communication outputs with desired behavior change and learning outcomes.
• Document and share best practices in health communication within the organization and across sectoral partners.
• Lead content creation for donor communications, knowledge assets, and other public-facing materials.
  
  

• Bachelor’s degree in Communications, Public Health, Marketing, Journalism, Social Sciences, or related field (Master’s degree preferred).
  
  

• Minimum 5 years of experience in health communications, behavior change communication (BCC), or communication for development (C4D), preferably within public health, early childhood development (ECD), or social impact sectors.
• Proven track record in designing and implementing multi-channel communication campaigns for low-resourced or underserved communities.
• Experience producing and managing a range of communication materials such as toolkits, radio scripts, visual aids, and digital content.
• Proficiency with communication and design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite, WhatsApp broadcast tools, SMS platforms, social media management tools).
  
  

• Health communication expertise and campaign design and execution.
• Strong project management and coordination skills, with the ability to lead cross-functional teams and collaborate with external partners.
• Demonstrated ability to translate complex health and development concepts into accessible, culturally relevant content for diverse audiences, including caregivers, community workers, and local leaders, with skill in adapting materials for different literacy levels across print, audio, digital, and interpersonal channels.
• Excellent writing, storytelling, and communication skills, with attention to accuracy and consistency.
• Proficiency in managing digital communication platforms, content calendars, and basic multimedia editing (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite).
• Deep respect for diverse cultural contexts, especially in low-resource and rural communities; skilled in co-creating messages with affected populations.
• Strong interpersonal and listening skills, with the ability to build trust with community members, health workers, and grassroots organizations.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple campaigns and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Sees the big picture and aligns communication efforts with broader programmatic and organizational goals and community impact.
• Brings fresh ideas for engagement and storytelling, especially when faced with limited resources or constraints.
• Frequent rural travel to understand local contexts and capture authentic stories.
  
  

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Marketing and Sales
• Industries Hospitals and Health Care

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• A Grade 12 (Matric) certificate
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• RE5 qualification (advantageous)
• A valid driver’s license and your own car
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• Minimum of 3 years of work experience, preferably in sales
• Proven computer literacy (MS Office suite)
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• Provide administrative and operational oversight for Lay MH Counsellors across project districts.
• Coordinate weekly planning and review meetings with field teams to ensure alignment with work plans.
• Support the MH team's logistics, including phones, data, transportation arrangements, and coordination of shared resources.
• Collaborate closely with ECD and MH team leads to ensure integrated delivery of services at the site level.
• Maintain and monitor -tracking tools for MH field activities, ensuring accurate documentation is captured and timely reported.
• Monitor counselling targets, screening outcomes, and initiate strategies to improve reach and follow-up.
• Support onboarding and capacity development of new Lay Counsellors, including training on tools, screening protocols and follow-up procedures.
• Identify and resolve challenges related to field implementation, reporting, or stakeholder coordination.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with site-level stakeholders, including clinics, local Department of Health reps, and community leadership.
• Assist with feedback sessions, community awareness activities, and mobilisation efforts.
• Contribute to the development, review, and implementation of SOPs, workplans, and training tools.
• Provide regular progress updates to the MH Lead and contribute to monthly and quarterly project reports.
• Represent the MH component in district-level stakeholder engagements and project meetings, as delegated.
  
  

• Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Psychology, Social Sciences, Project Management, or related field.
  
  

• Minimum 3 years' experience coordinating or managing community-based programs.
• Demonstrated experience in mental health or psychosocial support programs is highly desirable.
• Valid, unendorsed driver’s license with a minimum of 2 years’ driving experience and willingness to travel extensively.
  
  

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Google Workspace.
• Strong administrative and project coordination skills.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to mentor and support junior staff.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving ability.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and reliable.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Team leadership and adaptability.