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Public Services International they are your community health, social and housing service workers and municipal police. In many countries they are firefighters, emergency workers and medical first responders.

Municipal, local and regional government workers represent the bulk of the world’s public service employment.

Yet, public service users and politicians often know very little about these workers and the critical role they play in communities’ social cohesion and local economic development.

Only central governments are acknowledged in global policy making. Local governments have little say in global tax, investment and trade deals, even though these often have a direct impact on their cities, communities and finances.

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Overall responsibilities:
The Project Coordinator will be responsible for the planning, coordination, and delivery of PSI projects in
South Africa and the Southern African subregion. The role ensures effective collaboration with partner
unions, project committees, and PSI staff to deliver results, strengthen trade union capacity, and promote
gender equality, occupational health and safety (OHS), climate justice, and community health worker
(CHW) rights.

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Key responsibilities of the position include:
Project Coordination

• Coordinate day-to-day implementation of project activities with PSI’s National Coordinating
  Committee (NCC), project structures, partner unions, and PSI staff.
• Develop and oversee workplans, budgets, and reports in line with PSI and donor requirements.
• Facilitate communication among PSI, union partners, and other stakeholders to ensure synergy and
  efficiency.
• Support monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL) processes, including baselines, updates, and
  documentation of results and success stories.

Capacity Building and Advocacy

• Support the design and delivery of training, workshops, campaigns, and policy dialogues on
  climate/OHS, gender equality, GBV, and CHW rights.
• Prepare and contribute to project materials such as training resources, policy briefs, advocacy
  tools, and campaign documentation.
• Monitor and support union-led initiatives to strengthen workplace protections, collective
  bargaining outcomes, and advocacy for public service workers.

• Track expenditures and ensure compliance with approved budgets.
• Coordinate with PSI finance staff to ensure timely submission of accurate financial and narrative
  reports.
• Provide logistical and administrative support for project activities, including meetings, events, and
  travel.
  Partnerships and Representation
• Foster collaboration across unions, civil society, government, and employers to enhance project
  impact.
• Represent PSI at meetings, workshops, and public forums as required.
• Contribute to PSI’s communication and visibility through reports, media materials, and updates.
  Supervision:
  The Project Coordinator reports to the PSI Subregional Secretary for Southern Africa and the PSI Head
  Office Project Officer, with guidance from project steering committees and union partners. The position
  also works closely with the PSI Regional Secretary.
  Eligibility:
  Only candidates legally authorised to work in South Africa will be considered. Relocation support will not be
  provided.
  Compensation:
  The annual base salary will be aligned with PSI’s local salary standards for the specified duty station.
  Additional benefits include a 13th-month salary, health coverage, and pension contributions.

Selection criteria:
Knowledge and expertise:

• Familiarity with trade unions, labour rights, and international labour standards.
• Minimum three years’ experience in project coordination, including financial and narrative
  reporting.
• Experience in campaigning, advocacy, organising, or capacity building—preferably on OHS, climate
  justice, gender equality, GBV, or CHW rights.
• Knowledge of South African labour and health policy environments is desirable.
  Skills and attributes:
• Strong coordination, facilitation, and communication skills.
• Excellent writing ability, able to produce clear reports, briefs, and advocacy materials.
• Ability to work independently and deliver results under pressure.
• Strong commitment to gender equality, inclusion, and non-discrimination.
• Comfortable working in a multicultural, rights-based, diverse and values-driven environment.
  Languages:
  Ability to write and speak fluently in English is essential.

Please send a CV and a letter explaining why you are qualified and interested in this position
to recruitment@world-psi.org by 21 November 2025, subject Project Coordinator – South Africa