• Reference Number : REFS/035561
  • Directorate : Human Resource Department
  • Number of Posts : 1
  • Package : R 468 459.00 (Per Annum plus Benefits)
  • Enquiries : Ms. KG Maruma Tel No: 011 488 3759 / 3762 Ms L. Maseko Tel 011 488 3711

Requirements :

  • Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA in Social Work. Registration with the HPCSA in Social Work. A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA in Social Work.

Duties :

  • Develop, maintain and guide the implementation of policies and programmes to ensure the health and wellness of employees in the Department. Plan, coordinate and facilitate the implementation of proactive a re-active Employee Health & Wellness Programmes. Coordinate and facilitate WHWP workshops and campaigns. Ensure the implementation and compliance with policies governing the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) in the Department. Render counselling, advice, debriefing, treatment and support to people infected and affected by HIV/AIDS as well as financial and /or social challenges in the workplace. Compile monthly and annual WHWP reports. Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of policy implementation and in the Department. Monitor capital resources allocated to the unit. Facilitate the EHWP research process and compile reports for management decisions. Facilitate training and development of staff and support managers with regard to incapacity leave management.

Notes :

  • Applications should be submitted on a (PDF Format only) to the following E-Recruitment portal: http://professionaljobcenter.gpg.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed or emailed applications will be accepted. Where Driver’s License is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documentsplus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and a detailed CV will be disqualified). The experience on the Curriculum Vitae must contain the institution, position(s) and dates indicating the starting and ending period to be able to calculate the years of experience. The information on the new Z83 must correspond with the Curriculum Vitae. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment/reference check verification and social media checks). NB: Reference Checks-the applicant should provide contactable referees (names, cell phone number and email address), of which immediate supervisor(s) must form part of. The Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided on CV. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 85/1993. It is the department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. Public Service does not charge any fees for applying for posts. Should you be asked for a fee, please let the authorities know. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Charlotte Maxeke Johannesburg Academic Hospital

Closing Date : 10-03-2026


Criteria Questions
Do you have an Appropriate qualification that allows registration with the HPCSA in Social Work?
Do you have A minimum of 3 years appropriate experience after registration with the HPCSA in Social Work?

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.