Government EntityWestern Cape - Department of Health and Wellness
    LocationCape Town, Western Cape
    Reference NumberECSS71/2026
    SalaryR 413 001 per annum - R 486 501 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).
    Centre / LocationDirectorate: Service Priorities Coordination
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    Reference No: ECSS71/2026

    Employment Type: Permanent

    Enquiries: Ms. Kelly Fortune, tel. no. (021) 815 8659/ [email protected]

    Remuneration

    R 413 001 per annum - R 486 501 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

    Inherent requirements of the job

    Valid driver’s licence and ability to drive. Willingness to travel within South Africa. Willingness to work overtime when required.

    Experience

    Appropriate experience in public health. Appropriate experience in project management. Appropriate experience in stakeholder engagement and partnerships. Appropriate experience in strategic support. Appropriate experience in health promotion.

    Note

    No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

    Duties (key result areas/outputs)

    Provide operational and strategic support for policy translation and enablement for Health and Wellness. Promotion integration across the life course and framework for action strategic actions. Operationalize processes for effective implementation enablement, guidance and support for Health and Wellness Promotion across the life course and framework for action strategic actions. Administer Monitoring, evaluation and Reporting. Facilitate Intersectoral collaboration, stakeholder engagement and management. Provide logistical and administrative support to the component and programmatic areas.

    Minimum educational qualification

    Appropriate 3-year National diploma or degree.

    Competencies (knowledge/skills)

    Project Management skills. Knowledge and application of regulations, policies, procedures and indicators relevant to Wellness and integrated Health promotion programmes. Understanding of the District Health system. Facilitation, writing, research, conceptualisation, statistical analysis and strategic support. Monitoring, evaluation, research, analytical and problem-solving skills. Computer literacy in Microsoft Office suite and digital platforms. Sound interpersonal, networking and negotiating skills. Creativity, self-motivation, assertiveness and ability to work independently and in a team. Ability to prioritise and organise work, exercise self-discipline and function under pressure, work without supervision and handle a high work volume.

    Requirements

    Inherent requirements of the jobValid driver’s licence and ability to drive. Willingness to travel within South Africa. Willingness to work overtime when required. ExperienceAppropriate experience in public health. Appropriate experience in project management. Appropriate experience in stakeholder engagement and partnerships. Appropriate experience in strategic support. Appropriate experience in health promotion. NoteNo payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Candidates will be subjected to a written/practical and oral assessment.

    Duties

    Provide operational and strategic support for policy translation and enablement for Health and Wellness. Promotion integration across the life course and framework for action strategic actions. Operationalize processes for effective implementation enablement, guidance and support for Health and Wellness Promotion across the life course and framework for action strategic actions. Administer Monitoring, evaluation and Reporting. Facilitate Intersectoral collaboration, stakeholder engagement and management. Provide logistical and administrative support to the component and programmatic areas.

    Source / Circular Reference

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