Nolusindiso Sikhakhane
Johannesburg
Summary
Strategic HTS Community Coordinator with strengths in community-based programme oversight and stakeholder engagement. Delivers quality health and psychosocial services through effective team coordination and partnership development. Committed to enhancing programme performance through data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement. Proactive Capacity Development Officer skilled in strengthening organisational capabilities and ensuring donor compliance. Implements robust Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems to enhance programme quality and reporting accuracy. Dedicated to fostering partnerships that amplify programme impact and community support.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
HTS Community Coordinator
ANOVA HEALTH INSTITUTE
12.2024 - 02.2025
- Retreched due to USAID end of Funding
- Provided strategic leadership for community-based HIV and social support programmes across two Gauteng regions.
- Oversaw programme implementation to ensure quality, accountability and alignment with organisational priorities.
- Coordinated multidisciplinary teams delivering integrated health and psychosocial services.
- Strengthened partnerships with government departments, healthcare facilities and community organisations to improve service delivery.
- Monitored programme performance and utilised data to inform adaptive management and continuous improvement.
- Supported programme planning, implementation, reporting and learning processes.
- Coached and mentored staff to strengthen programme delivery and professional development.
- Contributed to safeguarding, quality assurance and organisational compliance.
- Position concluded following USAID funding withdrawal.
Capacity Development Officer
HIV SOUTH AFRICA
07.2019 - 11.2024
- Led strategic oversight of a multi-district DREAMS programme, ensuring achievement of programme objectives and donor commitments.
- Strengthened the capacity of implementing partners through mentoring, coaching, technical assistance and continuous performance support.
- Directed programme planning, annual work plans and implementation strategies aligned to organisational goals.
- Ensured robust Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems to measure programme performance and improve outcomes.
- Used programme data, evaluations and learning reviews to strengthen programme quality and support adaptive management.
- Managed programme budgets, monitored expenditure and ensured accountability against donor and organisational requirements.
- Coordinated donor reporting, ensuring accurate, timely and high-quality narrative and financial reports.
- Conducted programme quality assurance visits and implemented corrective actions where required.
- Managed programme risks and ensured compliance with safeguarding, donor and organisational standards.
- Supervised, coached and developed programme staff through performance management and professional development.
- Built strategic partnerships with government departments, health facilities, community organisations and donors to strengthen programme impact.
Gender-Based Violence Programme Manager
CHILDLINE SOUTH AFRICA
07.2011 - 06.2019
- Provided strategic leadership for a portfolio of gender-based violence programmes operating across three provinces.
- Led multidisciplinary programme teams delivering prevention, protection, psychosocial support and community development services.
- Developed programme strategies, annual operational plans and organisational priorities to strengthen programme performance.
- Oversaw programme implementation to ensure quality, safeguarding, accountability and achievement of programme targets.
- Managed programme budgets and financial resources, ensuring responsible expenditure and donor compliance.
- Strengthened Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) systems to improve reporting, accountability and organisational learning.
- Used evidence, research findings and programme evaluations to guide strategic planning and adaptive programme management.
- Established and maintained strategic partnerships with government departments, donors, justice sector stakeholders and civil society organisations.
- Represented the organisation in provincial and national strategic forums.
- Led organisational capacity strengthening through staff mentoring, coaching and leadership development.
- Conducted performance reviews, promoted staff wellbeing and fostered a collaborative, high-performance culture.
- Championed safeguarding and quality assurance standards across programme implementation.
- Directed community mobilisation initiatives that strengthened protective systems for vulnerable women and children.
Senior Social Worker
NICRO
Durban
01.2007 - 06.2011
- Led specialised rehabilitation and diversion programmes through multidisciplinary collaboration.
- Supervised social workers, student social workers and support personnel while strengthening programme quality.
- Monitored programme implementation and contributed to organisational learning through research and evaluation.
- Conducted programme reviews and quality improvement initiatives.
- Strengthened partnerships with justice, correctional services and community stakeholders.
- Mentored staff and promoted professional excellence and continuous learning.
Social Worker
CMR
East London
08.2004 - 12.2006
- Delivered statutory and developmental social work services to vulnerable individuals, families and communities.
- Conducted community needs assessments and developed evidence-based intervention strategies.
- Supervised Social Auxiliary Workers and student social workers.
- Established collaborative partnerships with government departments and community organisations.
- Supported programme planning, monitoring and organisational reporting.
- Promoted quality service delivery through professional supervision and continuous improvement.
Education
Bachelor of Social Science - Social Work
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Partnership development
- Monitoring and evaluation
- Budget management
References
- Zintle Pillay, 078 378 3759, zintlepillay@gmail.com
- Joan van Niekerk, 083 303 8322, joanvn@iafrica.com
- Andrew Munemeri, +44 7770 177605
Languages
English
Advanced
C1
Timeline
HTS Community Coordinator
ANOVA HEALTH INSTITUTE
12.2024 - 02.2025
Capacity Development Officer
HIV SOUTH AFRICA
07.2019 - 11.2024
Gender-Based Violence Programme Manager
CHILDLINE SOUTH AFRICA
07.2011 - 06.2019
Senior Social Worker
NICRO
01.2007 - 06.2011
Social Worker
CMR
08.2004 - 12.2006