POST 18/99 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS (REF NO: DT36/2026)
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (level 09) excluding benefits.
CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : A recognised NQF Level 6 qualification in Social Work Psychology. 3-4 years relevant experience in the field of employee health and wellness, of which 2 years must be at Senior Practitioner level or equivalent. Active registration with a statutory/ professional body such as SACSSP or HPCSA. Basic knowledge of EAP programmes. Training on basic Employee and Wellness programme will be an added advantage. Understanding of Public Service Act, Public Service Regulation, DPSA EHW strategic Framework and National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs. Counselling and support referral knowledge. Conflict resolution & mediation. Effective communication skills and stakeholder management. Organising, planning and execution skills. Report writing skills. A valid driver’s license (Persons with disabilities that prevent them from driving will still be considered).

DUTIES : The successful candidate will be responsible for Conducting initial assessment and to refer to EAP contracted Service Providers for further management based on the need of the employee; Offering trauma debriefing after critical incidents; Coordinating stress management and resilience building workshops; Conducting exit interviews with employees referred by Service benefits; Coordinating individual and organisational wellness initiatives in accordance with DPSA EHW Strategic Framework; Coordinating and monitoring sports and recreational activities in the department; Monitoring the management of HIV, STI and TB related cases; Monitoring the coordination and implementation of workplace HIV Counselling and Testing (HCT) campaigns to promote early detection, prevention, and access to treatment services; Monitoring the coordination of HIV, STIs and TB related programmes, including education, awareness campaigns, and prevention initiatives, in alignment with the health calendar and National Strategic Plan on HIV, TB and STIs; Monitoring the management of communicable and non-communicable diseases in the department; Monitoring co-ordination of health awareness sessions in accordance with the health calendar; Monitoring the management of employee with chronic illnesses and provide support where necessary including PILIR; Monitoring the coordination of Health and Wellness screenings in the department; Coordinating mental health awareness initiatives; Monitoring the management of injury on duty and internal health consultations; Monitoring facilitation of walkabouts in identification of Occupational hazards and risk assessment; Monitoring the coordination of Health Risk Assessments (HRA); Coordinate SHERQ committee meetings quarterly; Managing OHS :representatives in the department.

ENQUIRIES : Ms M Sibande Tel. (012) 444 6177
APPLICATION : Recruitment3626@tourism.gov.za, Applications, quoting the relevant reference number, must be forwarded to the attention of Chief Director: HR Management and Development at Department of Tourism, Private Bag X424, Pretoria, 0001, or hand delivered at Tourism House, 17 Trevenna Road, Sunnyside, Pretoria, or by email as provided
NOTE : EE Requirements: Coloured Male and White Male candidates as well as Youth and People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply

CLOSING DATE : 12 June 2026 by 16:30 (Late applications will not be considered)
NOTE : Application must include a Z83 form and CV only. The electronic application must be in PDF format and made up of a single document file. Indicate the correct job title and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email. Applications quoting the relevant reference number must be submitted on the new form Z83, obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.gov.za/documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each post(s)
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