ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EAP COUNSELOR

Department of Community Safety and Liaison

Directorate: Human Resource Management

Reference number: 28/2026/2027
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09)
Centre: Head Office (Mmabatho)
Province: North West
Closing date: 28 September 2026
Circular: No 33 of 2026

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Requirements

Matric (Grade 12) certificate plus Bachelor Degree of Social Work or Social Science, Registration with South African Council of Social Service Profession (SACCSP) or Health Professional Council (HPC). Three (3) to five (5) years’ working experience in Employee Health and Wellness of which two (02) years must be at supervisory level. Knowledge: Knowledge applicable in the Employee Health and Wellness environment, public service acts, policies and other related prescripts, diversity and conflict management. Skills: Computer literacy (Microsoft office) Proven management ability and attribute of dynamic leadership skills. The ability to maintain positive interpersonal relations and work as part of a team as well as individually. Analytical skills and the ability to work under pressure. Problem solving abilities. Proven skills in respect of report writing. Strong liaison and negotiation skills, Counselling skills. Good written and verbal communication skills.

Duties

Provide psychological counselling to Departmental employees and their extended families, conduct economic, financial wellness programme, provide awareness and education on psychological problems, ensure work-life balance programme in the Department, manage human resource, financial resources and other resources in the Department, Assist in developing and implementation of EHW, Employee Health and Wellness Policies, Marketing of the Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) programmes, manage, coordinate and facilitate EAP, HIV/AIDS and transformation programme.

Where to send your application

The Head of Department, Department of Community Safety and Transport Management, Private Bag X19, Mmabatho, 2735 Office No. 105, 1st Floor, Tirelo Building, Cnr Albert Luthuli Drive and Dr. James Moroka Drive, OR email to the relevant e-mail address associated with the post applied for. Non- compliance will lead to disqualification. FOR ATTENTION : Kegomoditswe Makaota Office Tel No: (018) 200 8258

Enquiries

Ms. IFK Selomane Tel No: (018) 200 8304, CSTMrecruitment28@nwpg.gov.za

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 33 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 11 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 11 September 2026.

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