• Reference Number : refs/049994
• Directorate : HEALTH PROGRAMMES
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 487 197.00- R 573 897.00 per annum
• Enquiries : Ms. R. Kganakga Tel No: 011 876-1824

Requirements :

• Grade 12 with appropriate Diploma / Degree in Health Promotion or any equivalent qualification with five (05) years relevant experience of which three (3) years of the above experience must be at a supervisory level. A valid drivers’ license and computer literacy is essential. Sound interpersonal and communication skills (written and verbal). Good management and supervisory skills. Ability to work independently and tight deadlines. Analytical Skills and be able to work in a team and with external stakeholders. Experience in Public Health environment will be an added advantage.

Duties :

• Develop and implement an integrated Health Promotion strategy that empowers communities to improve control over their health. Ensure effective and efficient implementation of Health Promotion initiative in the district and identify priorities with all teams. Implement community based healthy lifestyle interventions to combat communicable and non – communicable disease. Implement and monitor the Health Promoting School , early learning centres/creche Initiative in collaboration with ISHP. Implement and monitor the Household Community Component of IMCI. Monitor progress and implementation of intensified fight against Maternal, and Child mortality, the spread of TB, HIV/ AIDS. Monitoring and participating in the gradual expansion of adoption of Healthy Lifestyles in Ekurhuleni. Outbreak response and Community engagement interventions. Support meetings in the district and Provincial office and provide feedback. Source IEC material, maintain a resource centre and disseminate IEC material. Implement the district health promotion plan. Work with private sector and organized labour to promote healthy lifestyle practices in the workplace and institutions of higher learning. Compile weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports. Support programme coordinators in the district and monitor performance standards and indicators. Be able to work under pressure and support all activities of the district. Perform all other duties delegated by Supervisor/ Manager.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcentre.gpg.gov.za. No S&T claims and resettlement allowance will be paid. Applications must be submitted on a new Z.83 form and must be completed in full, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za. According to Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) Circular 19 of 2022, applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other related documents on application but must submit the Z.83 and a detailed Curriculum Vitae only no other attachments are allowed. Only shortlisted candidates will be required /requested to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to HR on or before the day of the interview. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Candidates will be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) – Verification (Reference checks, identity verification, qualifications verification, criminal record checks, credit/financial stability checks and employment verification). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Employment equity profile will be taken into consideration.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : EKURHULENI HEALTH DISTRICT

Closing Date : 22-06-2026

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.