SENIOR EMPLOYEE AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS MANAGEMENT OFFICER REF NO: SEHWMO Nature of Appointment: Permanent The purpose of the post is to coordinate and provide employee health and wellness services, including the provision of counselling services to employees.

An appropriate NQF level 6 / 7 qualification in Social Work / Psychology or a relevant equivalent qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority. A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in delivering Health and Wellness Services. Registration with relevant professional bodies such as the Health Professions Council of South Africa / South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP). Skills / Competencies and Knowledge: Good Computer Skills (MS Package i.e. word, excel, powerpoint, internet and email), Listening, Planning and Organization, Good Verbal and Written Communication, Records Management, Interpersonal Relations, Flexibility. Technical Competencies: Employee Assistance, Health and Wellness Strategic Framework, Counselling, Public Service, Behavioural Management, Crisis and Trauma Management, Report Writing.

The successful candidate will evaluate and implement interventions for employees that aim to improve mental health and well-being, build on existing strengths, and increase levels of resilience. Support processes and facilitate the implementation of an effective and efficient Employee Health and Wellness (EHW), HIV/AIDS, STI and TB Management Programmes. Assist in planning, coordinating and facilitating the implementation of EHW framework as per the Public Service Strategic Framework. Identify, report and provide information on Employee Health and Wellness (EHW), HIV/AIDS, STI and TB Management Programmes. Liaise with relevant organisations, professional service providers and relevant stakeholders on issues relating to Employee Health and Wellness, HIV/AIDS, STI and TB Management. Promote and keep accurate records of individual engagement, evidence of change and recognise progress of employees enrolled with the service provider. Render psycho-social interventions, including providing one-on-one counselling, coaching and support services for employees dealing with work-related issues. Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in line with the DPSA EHWM and due dates. Conduct needs assessments and surveys to gauge organizational health and recommend interventions. Contributing to key result areas such as driving change and operational excellence and ensuring compliance with the relevant public service prescripts.

Ms N Sekele Tel No: (012) 427 8599, Ms N Khosa Tel No: (012) 427 8260, Mr M Cilo at 068 227 5029

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Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications obtained and other related documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources and will be subjected to verification by the South African Qualifications Authority. Candidates in possession of a foreign qualification must also provide an evaluation certificate issued by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA), at own expense. Failure to submit the requested documents will result in the application not being considered further. Due to the anticipated large volume of responses, correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. All shortlisted candidates 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 will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. After the pre-entry assessments, an oral interview will be conducted. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). By responding to the advertisement, applicants consent to the collection, processing and storing of their Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Act No. 4 of 2013. Candidates will therefore be required to give consent in terms of the POPI Act in order for the Department to conduct the verifications. Information will be used for the purpose of recruitment only and more specifically for the purpose of the position/vacancy you have applied for and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent, unless required by law. All applicants must declare any conflict or perceived conflict of interest and must disclose membership on Boards and directorships associated with. If you have not been contacted within six (6) months of the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. The CVs submitted will be destroyed as legislated in the National Archives Act. In the event that your application is unsuccessful, the Department will retain your personal information only for audit purposes as required by policies. All the information requested now or during the process is required for recruitment purposes. Failure to provide the requested information will result in your application not being considered further. The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment to the advertised post(s). The successful candidate must disclose particulars of all registrable financial interests and sign an employment contract within one month from the date of assumption of duty. A Performance Agreement must be concluded and signed within three months from the date of assumption of duty. Note for applicants of SMS posts: Successful completion of the Nyukela Public Service SMS Pre-entry Programme as endorsed by the National School of Government, available as an online course on https://thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry- programme/, prior to the finalization of the appointment, is a requirement for all SMS positions. Following the interview and technical exercise, the selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic managerial competency assessment, using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. MANAGEMENT ECHELON

PSV Circular 20 of 2026, Post 20/07