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Deputy Director: Employee Health And Wellness Programmes – Department Of Employment And Labour : Department of Employment and Labour – CareerUp.co.za

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The Department of Labour invites applications for an Employee Health and Wellness Manager position at Head Office, Pretoria. The role requires a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF6) in Social Work, Psychology, or Occupational Health and Safety, along with 5 years’ experience (2 at Middle Management level). Key responsibilities include managing EHW programmes, implementing gender and disability frameworks, and overseeing departmental policies. The salary is R896,436 per annum (all-inclusive). Applications close on 23 June 2025, with strict submission guidelines, including a completed Z83 form and comprehensive CV. Enquiries: Ms L Rudah at (012) 309 4659.

REFNO: HR 4/25/06/02HO

SALARY: R896 436 per annum, (all-inclusive)

CENTRE: Head Office, Pretoria

CLOSING DATE: 23 June 2025 at 16:00 (walk-in) and 00:00 (online)

REQUIREMENTS:

  • An undergraduate Bachelor Degree (NQF6) as recognised by SAQA in Social Work/ Psychology/ Occupational Health and Safety plus registered with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) or the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
  • Five (5) years’ experience of which two (2) years at Middle Management (ASD level) and three (3) years 37 functional experience in Employee Health and Wellness
  • Valid Driver’s License
  • Knowledge: Knowledge of relevant HIV and AIDS related legislations, policies and regulations, Knowledge of the National Strategic Plan for RSA on HIV and Aids & STIs and Integrated Employee Health & Wellness Framework, EHWP Policies, Code of Ethics, Batho Pele Principles, Human Resource Development Policies, Departmental policies and procedures
  • Skills: Communication, Counselling, Negotiation, Decision making, Organisational, Computer literacy, Change/ diversity management, Problem solving, Motivational.

DUTIES:

  • Manage the implementation and promotion of Employee Health and Wellness Programmes and interventions
  • Manage and implement the Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework and the Gender Equality Strategic Framework
  • Manage and implement Gender, Disability and Youth matters in the Department
  • Implement policies and guidelines to promote EHW and GDY and provide reports for the Department
  • Management of all the resources in the Sub-Directorate.

ENQUIRIES: Ms L Rudah Tel No: (012) 309 4659

APPLICATIONS:

  • Chief Director: Human Resources Management: Private Bag X117, Pretoria, 0001 or hand deliver at 215 Francis Baard Street
  • Email: [email protected]

FOR ATTENTION:

Sub-directorate: Human Resources Operations, Head Office

NOTE:

  • All attachments for online application must include an application form Z83 and CV only, in PDF and as one (1) document or attachment, indicate the correct job title in full as it is on the advert not abbreviations and the reference number of the post on the subject line of your email
  • Use the correct email address associated with the post
  • JPEG (picture/snapshot) application will not be accepted
  • Failure to do so, your application will be disqualified
  • 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) advert must be accompanied by its own application form for employment and must be fully completed, initialled and signed by the applicant as instructed below
  • Failure to fully complete, initial and sign the Z83 form will lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process
  • All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the Z83 must be completed in full
  • Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached
  • However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed
  • Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed previous experience if any) and a completed and signed new Z83 application form is required
  • Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview following the communication from Human Resources and such qualification(s) and other related document(s) will be in line with the requirements of the advert
  • Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted)
  • The Department does not accept applications via fax
  • Applicants who do not comply with the abovementioned instructions/ requirements, as well as applications received late will not be considered
  • Failure to submit all the requested documents will result in the application not being considered
  • Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only
  • All shortlisted candidates shall undertake a pre-entry practical exercise as part of the assessment method to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the posts’s technical and generic requirements
  • If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful
  • Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification)
  • Please note by responding to the advertisement, you consent to the collection, processing, and storing of your Personal Information in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA) Your information will be used soley for the purpose of this promotion and will not be shared with third parties without prior consent unless required by law
  • The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s)
  • The successful candidate will be required to enter into an employment contract and a performance agreement
  • The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer
  • The Employment Equity Plan of the Department shall inform the employment decision
  • It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability) through the filling of this post(s)

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