POST 05/212 : EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS OFFICER REF NO: DHET81/02/2026
Gauteng/ Free State Regional Office
Sub Directorate: Corporate Services
Re-advertised and candidates who had previously applied may re-apply.
SALARY : R325 101 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Johannesburg

REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate Bachelor’s Degree/National Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Psychology and/or Social Work majoring in psychology or equivalent qualification. A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of working experience in the Employee Health and Wellness environment. Knowledge of Employee Health and Wellness Integrated Strategic Framework in the Public Service. Sound knowledge of all four EHW Pillars, in-depth knowledge in conducting counselling, psychoeducation, and trauma debriefing. EH&W candidates who are registered with the respective professional bodies will have an added advantage. Understanding of all Pillar processes and COID Act. Interpersonal relations skills. Communication skills (written and verbal), presentation and listening). Analytical thinking, problem-solving and decision-making skills, Innovative and creative, Project management skills, presentation skills, Strategic capability, Client orientation, change management skills, report writing skills, confidentiality, and code of ethics. Understanding of Public Service legislation, regulations, and policies. Computer literacy in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook, Good coordination and report writing skills. Willingness to travel and a valid driver’s license.

DUTIES : Administer the Employee Health and Wellness Programme, Assist with the planning, coordination and implementation of all Health and Wellness interventions. Assist with the evaluation of the impact of employee health and wellness programmes. Provide education and awareness on health and wellness-related issues. Provide advice and guidance to management and staff on EH&W-related matters, Ensure the monitoring and evaluation of the EH&W. Benchmark EH&W practices to ensure best practice in all EH&W programmes for Regional Office, CET and TVET Colleges staff, Promote health awareness and the facilitation of health-related events, activities, and interventions (Wellness Day, HIV/AIDS, etc.). Conduct counselling, psychoeducation, and trauma debriefing. Facilitate and monitor the implementation of
any required recommendations made by the service providers. Ability to unpack and analyse the implementation of incapacity leaves and the
management of sick leave trends, compiling submissions on ill-health Retirement for the employees. Managing wellness centre, providing First-Aid to employees and management administration of Injury on duty. Active case management. Effective record management. Compiling and writing EH&W reports, system monitoring tools and submissions/internal and external memorandums. Perform any other related tasks.

ENQUIRIES : Ms E Sithole/ Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso Tel No: (012) 312 5442/5498/5513
APPLICATIONS : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply
CLOSING DATE : 27 February 2026
NOTE : DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website and follow the easy prompts/instructions. Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise that intends to test relevant technical elements of the job, the logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. The successful candidate(s) will be required to undergo a Competency Assessment. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. Women and people living with disability will receive preference in all DHET posts”. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.