Employee Health and Wellness Practitioner
Central Office
Posted 2 weeks ago
Job Features
| Reference | GTC2026/06 |
| Duration | Permanent |
| Centre | Central Office |
| Salary | R 338 106.00 per annum (Level 07), (Plus, benefits |
| Requirements | An appropriate Bachelor’s degree/National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Psychology and/or Social Work majoring in psychology or equivalent qualification. A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of working experience in the Employee Health and Wellness environment. Knowledge of Employee Health and Wellness Integrated Strategic Framework in the Public Service. Sound knowledge of all four EHW Pillars, in-depth knowledge in conducting counselling, psychoeducation, and trauma debriefing. EH&W candidates who are registered with the respective professional bodies will have an added advantage. Understanding of all Pillar processes and COID Act. Interpersonal relations skills. Communication skills (written and verbal), presentation and listening). Analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills, Innovative and creative, Project management skills, presentation skills, Strategic capability, Client orientation, change management skills, report writing skills, confidentiality, and code of ethics. Understanding of Public Service legislation, regulations, and policies. Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Good coordination and report writing skills. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license. |
| Duties | Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license. Administer the Employee Health and Wellness Programme, Assist with the planning, coordination and implementation of all Health and Wellness interventions. Assist with the evaluation of the impact of employee health and wellness programmes. Provide education and awareness on health and wellness-related issues. Provide advice and guidance to management and staff on EH&W-related matters, Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of the EH&W. Benchmark EH&W practices to ensure best practice in all EH&W programmes for Regional Office, CET and TVET Colleges staff, Promote health awareness and the facilitation of health-related events, activities, and interventions (Wellness Day, HIV/AIDS, etc.). Conduct counselling, psycho education, and trauma debriefing. Facilitate and monitor the implementation of any required recommendations made by the service providers. Ability to unpack and analyse the implementation of incapacity leaves and the management of sick leave trends, compiling submissions on ill-health Retirement for the employees. Managing wellness centre, providing First-Aid to employees and management administration of Injury on duty. Active case management. Effective record management. Compiling and writing EH&W reports, system monitoring tools and submissions/internal and external memorandums. Perform any other related tasks. |
| Enquiries | Mr BP Sibiya Telephone no: 057 910 6000 |
| Please note | A completed NEW Z83 form should be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (inclusive of three contactable referees and contact details). Shortlisted candidates will be requested to bring certified copies of their qualifications and identity document on the day of the interviews Please quote the relevant reference number of the post you are applying for. Candidates who apply for more than one post should complete a separate application form for each post. Applications received after the closing date will NOT be considered. shortlisted candidates will be subjected to a vetting process (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification, and employment verification). All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment The College reserves the right not to make appointments, and correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you do not receive any response within three months after closing date of this advertisement, kindly accept that your application was unsuccessful. |
| Closing Date | 31 August 2026 |
| Note | All costs incurred due to your application and interviews will be at your own expense. Preference will be given to persons from designated groups, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. |