• Reference Number : REFS/035101
• Directorate : Integrated Employee Wellness Programme
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R896 436.00 per annum (All-inclusive package)
• Enquiries : Ms Nomkhosi Simelane 083 301 4323

Requirements :

• An appropriate relevant Diploma or Degree in Nursing. Post basic Diploma/BTech in Occupational Health Nursing Science. Qualification in Nursing Management will be an added advantage. A minimum of 10 years nursing experience of which 5 years must be as a Middle Manager in Occupational Health Nursing environment. Registration with SANC and SASOHN. A valid driver’s license. Knowledge: Extensive knowledge in all relevant OHS Legislations. COIDA processes DoEL and Compensation Fund. GDH 5 Year Strategic Plan. Budget management. Public Service Regulations. Relevant stakeholders. Customer service (Batho Pele Principles) DPSA EHWP guidelines. National Core Standards. Legislative requirements. COID Act. Medical Regulations. Nursing Act/ Regulations. Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS). PFMA and National Treasury Regulations. Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Skills: Computer literacy, change management, Strategic management and leadership, financial management, Interpersonal, Problem solving and strong analysis, Strong Report Writing, Resilience.

Duties :

• Develop systems and monitor the implement of Occupational Health Services for GDH in the Province. Oversee the establishment of Occupational Health and Wellness Centres in GDH. Monitor and manage all GDH COID claims. Develop programmes and monitor the implementation of medical surveillance. Oversee and monitor the provision of PHC services to manage chronic diseases and reproductive health. Develop Polices, protocols and SOPs for the effective implementation of OH programmes and processes. Oversee the development of a referral system for OH and Wellness. Oversee the involvement of OH in Emergency Preparedness specifically in emergency care, first aid and evacuation equipment. Develop an operational plan for OH. Monitor and manage absenteeism with HR and supervisors. Ensure and monitor OH Legal Compliance with regard to (COID, Medical Surveillance, First Aid etc). Establish and maintain internal and external relations with OH Stakeholders and other disciplines. Lead the development/review and implementation of all OH initiatives including training. Manage the operations and resources (Human Finance, Equipment, Assets) of the sub-directorate. Develop and submit OH monthly, quarterly and annual reports timeously.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za . NB: Where Driver’s Licence 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/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (SANC) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (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 3 months 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 verification). 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 5/1993. It is 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. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Central Office

Closing Date : 02-02-2026

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.