POST 43/128 : SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRACTITIONER REF NO: 2025/165
SALARY : R397 116 per annum
CENTRE : Bloemfontein Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS : A Degree in Social Science or Industrial Psychology. Registration with professional bodies such as SACSSP and HPCSA. Relevant years of experience in field. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements Knowledge of Employee health and wellness practices, knowledge and understanding of HIV as a developmental issue, specialised knowledge of counselling, people management and empowerment, client orientation and customer focus, Structure and functioning of the Department and the sector. Language proficiency, effective communication, presentation skills, general management and organisational skills, interpretation of policies, ability to undertake research/gather information, ability to work independently. A valid driver`s license and willingness to travel is essential.

DUTIES : HIV/AIDS and TB management: Mainstream HIV/AIDS and TB into the core functions of the department; Provide education, awareness and prevention programmes. Plan and conduct regular Health screenings. Distribution of wellness information material and articles. Health and Productivity Management Services: Coordinate Disease Management & Chronic illnesses awareness and education sessions, workshops; Support the department with incapacity cases. Organise Mental Health information sessions and distribution
of articles on a regular basis. Liaise and make referrals to Mental Health institutions when required. Occupational Health and Safety Management: create awareness on occupational safety behaviour and provide information related to Injury on duty. Wellness management: Promote work life balance for employees. Provide support to Individuals through Wellness intervention (Psychosocial). Provide counselling to individual employees and their immediate family members. Conduct group counselling sessions for e.g. debriefing or trauma. Provide management with feedback through progress reports on referred cases while maintaining confidentiality. Support and advice managers on handling employees experiencing wellness related challenges. Promote individual Physical Wellness by encouraging sports activities. Plan
and conduct retirement sessions. Facilitate and assist in the Medical Health Surveillance of employees placed on hazardous environment.

ENQUIRIES : Mr. D Manus Tel No: (051) 408 7397
APPLICATIONS : Bloemfontein Regional Office Applications: The Regional Manager, Department of Public Works, Private Bag X, Bloemfontein, 9301 or Hand Delivered to 18 President Brandt Street, Bloemfontein, 9300 or email to: RecruitBloem25-09@dpw.gov.za
FOR ATTENTION : Mr D Manus

CLOSING DATE : 12 December 2025 time at 16H00
NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed Z83 application form (obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the DPSA website link: https:/www.dpsa.gov.za/newsroom/psvc/, which must be signed, initialled and dated by the applicant, and must be accompanied by a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) only.