DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE HEALTH & WELLNESS

This senior role within the Limpopo Provincial Treasury's Transformation Services Directorate is responsible for leading, coordinating, and monitoring the department's Employee Health and Wellness (EH&W) programmes. Based at Head Office in Polokwane, the position carries a level 11 all-inclusive remuneration package that can be structured according to the individual's needs as guided by the Department of Public Service and Administration prescripts. The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership to EH&W coordinators and ensure that the department meets its obligations in terms of the DPSA EHW Strategic Framework and related legislation.

To be considered, applicants need an NQF level 6 qualification in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field recognised by SAQA, with registration with the HPCSA serving as an added advantage. They must have five years' experience in the field, including three years at junior managerial or Assistant Director level within an Employee Health and Wellness Programme. A valid driver's licence is required, with an exception for persons with disabilities. The ideal candidate will possess sound knowledge of the DPSA EHW Strategic Framework, the Children's Act, the Skills Development Act, the Basic Conditions of Employment Act, the Labour Relations Act, the Public Service Act, the Administrative Justice Act, the Promotion of Access to Information Act, Public Service Regulations, Bargaining Council Resolutions, the National Strategic Plan on HIV, STIs and TB, the Mental Health Act, and the Occupational Health and Safety Act. Strong negotiation, report writing, people management, financial problem-solving, planning, organising, time management, strategic planning, policy analysis, communication, group dynamics, facilitation, coordination, leadership, and conflict management skills are essential.

The core duties are extensive. The Deputy Director will manage and monitor the implementation of the HIV, AIDS, STIs and TB (HAST) programme, maximise opportunities for employees to access HIV testing services, reduce new infections, and provide educational sessions that protect and promote human rights. They will develop, monitor, and evaluate the peer educator programme and costed operational plans for HAST. In terms of health and productivity management, they will manage communicable and non-communicable diseases, wellness screening, disease management activities, and analyse chronic disease and health risk data. They will also manage mental health programmes and oversee the implementation of the Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ) assurance in line with the OHS Act, including risk assessments, audits, and compliance with the Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act. The role further encompasses managing wellness management programmes, physical and psychosocial interventions, organisational wellness, work-life balance, and spiritual wellness initiatives. Policy development, review, and monitoring of EH&W policies, systems, and strategies are central, as is managing human, physical, and financial resources. The post holder will provide supervision and mentorship to EH&W coordinators, manage performance appraisals, ensure staff capacity development, maintain motivation, manage the allocated budget, and compile monthly, quarterly, and annual evaluation reports. Administrative functions include attending stakeholder engagement meetings and ensuring DPSA compliance reports are submitted timeously.

Applications must be submitted on the new Z83 form, and the advert will be circulated through the department's website and social media platforms. This is a demanding but rewarding role for a seasoned professional ready to lead workplace wellness in the public service.