Job Description

Anova is an NGO that empowers people and changes lives. Good health and quality of life are what motivates us to provide healthcare solutions and support for those who need it most.

Anova Health Institute is participating in the Youth Employment Services (YES) programme, aimed at reducing Youth unemployment levels and building a future that works. The YES programme provides a one-year work-based job and training experience aimed at affording unemployed youth practical and meaningful work opportunities. Anova Health Institute invites applications from unemployed youth, graduates and scholars who are between the ages of 18 and 34 years to apply for the programme.

Opportunities for workplace exposure are available in various locations under the City of Johannesburg namely namely Soweto, Midrand, Omni Park, Johannesburg Central, Parktown and other locations to be identified by management if the need arises. Successful learners will be placed in administrative positions subject to Anova management discretion.

Programme Requirements

• Grade 12 as a minimum qualification. Child and Youth Care Work Qualification
• Registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions
• Must be unemployed
• From 18 to the age of 34 years
• Persons with disabilities will be required to provide a medical certificate confirming the nature of the disability
• South African Citizens in possession of a valid South African ID will be considered
• Applicants must not be registered or involved in other experential learning programmes for the duration of the YES programme
• Applicants must not have previously registered and completed a YES programme

Essential attributes

• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Have strong family and other support systems
• The following will be advantageous:
• Experience in HIV/AIDS and TB programs
• Experience in community child and youth care work
• Being trained in Vhutshilo 1, 2 and 3, KidzAlive
• Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Report Writing skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Effective organization and administration skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong sense of compassion and empathy.
• Intuition and decision making.

Interested applicants who meet the above requirements should submit:

• Detailed CV
• Certified copy of Matric certificate and ID
• Certified copy of qualification
• Proof of residence/ Affidavit
• Proof of COVID vaccination
• Indicate the position you applying for and your address

Please specify the above reference number on the subject line of your email for a quicker response

Submit your CV and application letter

Closing date: 11 August 2023 Should you not receive correspondence within 4 weeks from the closing date, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful.

Forward your application to

In accordance with our Employment Equity goals and plan, preference will be given to suitable applicants from designated groups as defined in the Employment Equity Act 55 of 1998 and subsequent amendments thereto.

Anova Health Institute is a provider of essential health services and therefore has a mandatory vaccination policy. Should your application be successful, you will be required to submit your proof of vaccination before commencing employment in the role.

Applicants who have not been contacted within 4 weeks of submitting their application should assume that they have not been successful. Any application related queries must only be sent to the abovementioned e-mail address clearly marked.

Anova Health Institute NPC