SANPUD Seeks Strategic Leaders to Join Peer-led Board

SANPUD, the South African Network of People Who Use Drugs, invites dedicated professionals to join its board as it scales up peer-driven harm reduction and advocacy initiatives. New board members will bring fresh perspectives and help steer SANPUD toward impactful, sustainable growth.

Over the past five years SANPUD has grown from a grassroots collective into a national network that delivers harm reduction training, policy advocacy, and peer support in multiple provinces. Our board has played a pivotal role in shaping partnerships, securing funding, and amplifying the voices of people who use drugs in key policy conversations. Joining the board offers a chance to help set ambitious targets, safeguard organisational integrity, and nurture peer leadership across South Africa.

New board members will:

• Provide strategic leadership and guide organisational direction
• Ensure effective oversight of operations, policies, and governance
• Actively contribute to fundraising and resource mobilisation
• Advocate publicly for SANPUD’s mission and objectives
• Attend regular board meetings and engage in collective decision-making

Charity Monareng, a proud SANPUD board member, describes the role: “Every day I witness how rigorous oversight, professional expertise, and genuine care keep our peer-led networks thriving. As a board member, I shape strategy and governance, drive fundraising, advocate for our mission, and join meetings to guide key decisions. If you’re ready to lend your expertise and your heart, I hope to welcome you to our board.”

Interested candidates should submit a CV and brief cover letter highlighting their relevant experience, expertise, and motivation via https://forms.gle/QYxkC9vG6kWjKV8a9 by 01 September 2025. For any questions, please reach out to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

SANPUD values diversity and strongly encourages members of the PWUD community to apply. Join a team that champions rights-based harm reduction, builds peer-led capacity, and shapes policy and practice to improve lives across South Africa.