• Reference Number : refs/056342
• Directorate : Human Resources
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R487 197 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr. JM Rampheri - Tel 011 321 6109

Requirements :

• Appropriate 4-year Degree in Psychology (Industrial, BA or B. Psych) or Social Work 3 years’ practical experience in the administration and management of Employee Wellness programmes Registration with the Health Professions Council of SA or SA Council for Social Services Professions Experience in individual/group work counselling. Valid driver’s licence. Supervisory experience in Employee Health wellness, Competency requirements: Knowledge of DPSA EHWP Strategic Framework. Basic knowledge of Employee/Labour Relations policies, Knowledge of HIV/TB prevention and management strategies, Knowledge of Occupational Health Safety. Management Proficiency in MS Office, Stakeholder management skills Conflict management and interpersonal relations (including diversity) skills, Communication skills (written, presentation, verbal and listening), Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills, Ability to develop, interpret and apply policies. Presentation, Analytical, communication and Counselling skills.

Duties :

• Ensure implementation and management of an integrated Employee Wellness Programme Co-ordinate EAP, OHS and HIV/AIDS programmes. Render employee assistance through counselling (Individual and group sessions) and other forms of interventions I.e. referrals to relevant professionals. Provide assistance for job performance, workplace behavioural problems, absenteeism and incapacity. Establish and support forums and committee in an institution. Provide advice and guidance to management and staff on related matters. Establish peer educators, OHS representatives and EHWP committee. Provide psychoeducation and training for peer educators and the organization. Generate, consolidate and submit reports (including trends analysis) and statistics for the CEO and the provincial office. Establish and develop wellness centre in the Institution. Develop a “care for caregiver” and lay counselling for line managers program. Participation in the induction program for newly appointed staff. Liaise with provincial office and other stakeholders Benchmark EAP/Wellness practices to ensure best practice EAP programme for HPCSA staff. Promote health awareness and the facilitation of health-related events, activities and interventions (Wellness Day, HIV/AIDS, etc.) Champion employee value preposition programme. Support Early Childhood Developmental programme on the facility Research and advise management on total quality management of EWP. Compile report, data analysis and implement recommended intervention of EWP. Provide guidance and support on Health and productivity management, PILIR and diversity management in the operational. Implementation of Policy on reasonable accommodation and assistive devises (PRAAD).

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following website https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za . No hand-delivered, or emailed applications will be accepted. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the completed CV in pdf format and new updated Z83 form in pdf format obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents . Each (Z83) application for employment must be fully completed, initialled, signed and dated by the applicant. Failure to complete will lead to disqualification during the selection process. Section A, B, C and D must be completed in full. Section E, F and G: Noting that there’s a limited space provided applicants often indicate “refer to Curriculum Vitae (CV) or see attached”, this is acceptable - If the CV has been attached and provides the required information. On the CV all experience should be in a chronological order indicating the employer, position and employment period. On the CV indicate the starting and ending period (DD/MM/YYYY). Please ensure your CV includes the names of all schools/institutions attended. The Information on the new Z83 must be in sync with the Curriculum Vitae. (Reference checks)- Provide at least 3 of which one must be immediate supervisor, the Department shall reserve the right to conduct verification beyond names provided, where necessary. Failure to submit all the relevant information preceding the statement above will result in disqualifying the candidate. The question that relates to conditions that prevents re-appointment under part F must be answered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on or before the day of the interview. Please ensure that the specific reference number is quoted correctly. Correspondence will be entered with shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months after closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The employer reserves the right not to fill this post. NB: Where Driver’s License is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. It is legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members be subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC) - Verification, upon appointment within the department. This verification processes entails reference checks, identity verification, qualification verification, criminal records checks etc. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must furnish the Department with an evaluation certificate from the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted). The recommended candidate may be subjected to medical surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act 5/1993. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Edenvale Regional Hospital

Closing Date : 04-09-2026

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.