• Reference Number : refs/056576
• Directorate : Human Resources Department
• Number of Posts : 1

• Package : R 571 161.00 per annum plus benefits
• Enquiries : Ms. R. E. Mlangeni Tel: 011 681 2009

Requirements :

• Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse. Proof of current registration with the SANC as a professional Nurse. Occupational Health and Safety qualification with a duration of at least one year, accredited with the SANC. A minimum of 7 years appropriate/ recognisable experience in Nursing after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. A minimum of three years' experience in an EHWP environment will be an added advantage. A driver's licence will be an added advantage. Knowledge of the PSA, PSR, DPSA and EHW Strategic Framework and related policies. Ability to manage highly confidential information. Knowledge of Employee Health and Wellness Program. Experience in planning and coordinating the implementation of EHW Programmes. Ability to provide vision and setting direction for the unit. Planning and execution skills. Knowledge of report writing, counselling, communication, able to work under pressure, Professional, and strategic. Good organizing, project planning, coordination, and facilitation skills. Proven computer skills.

Duties :

• Overall management of the Employee Health and Wellness Programme (EHWP). Provide support on Wellness Management aspects. Provide Psycho-social and Mental Health Services to employees and their families. Compliance with privacy and confidentiality. Involve a multi-disciplinary team where necessary. Ensure OHS compliance, providing OHS statistics and advice, and ensure legislative compliance. Provide support on Sport and Recreation Management. Manage Bereavement and Workplace Violence. Provide a Health and Productivity management service to the South Rand Hospital employees. Manage the Employee Wellness Programme process. Organize wellness days programme with different stakeholders and service providers. Manage HIV/AIDS/TB in the South Rand Hospital. Voluntary counselling and testing ( VCT). Ensure the monthly and annual employee wellness reports for the purpose of appropriate reporting by management as required. Manage the monitoring and evaluation of the effectiveness and impact of Employee Wellness Programs, policies and procedures in the department. Conduct employee satisfaction surveys and have plans to address dissatisfaction. Ensure OHS compliance, providing OHS statistics and advice, and ensure legislative compliance. Conduct workplace inspections for risk assessment, hazard identification, and Disaster management. Ensure the rendering of OHS and Occupational injury and disease services to all South Rand Hospital employees, including contractors, private nursing college, and professional health community services through the means of the Employee Wellness Centre. Conduct medical surveillance screening, management of medical emergency, and provision of vaccines to all South Rand Hospital employees. Advise the PILIR committee. Participate, assist, and advise in the reasonable accommodation and PILIR committees for employees who present with medical and psychological conditions. Comply with the Performance Management and Development System.

Notes :

• Kindly note that NO payment of any kind is required when applying for posts advertised by the Gauteng Department of Health. The Department reserves the right not to fill any advertised posts. 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, social media, 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 presentively (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 : South Rand Hospital

Closing Date : 29-09-2026

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.