This vacancy has closed. It closed on 27 July 2026 and is kept here for reference only.
ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
Office of the Premier
Department of the Premier
- Reference number
- DOTP 70/2026
- Salary
- R487 197 - R573 897 per annum (Level 09)
- Centre
- Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government.
- Province
- Western Cape
- Closing date
- 27 July 2026
- Circular
- No 23 of 2026
Requirements
An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in social sciences/humanities/industrial psychology/public management science or a related field of study; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience. Competencies Knowledge of the following: Policies and frameworks regarding to employee wellness programmes in government; Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; Latest advances in employee health and wellness theory and practice; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public Service; Employee health and wellness theory, practice and techniques; Appreciative inquiry; Functions of the various components of the WCG to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to interventions; Project management; Monitoring and evaluation tools; Supply Chain Management Procedures and Contract Management regarding vendor invoices, payments and expenditure; Researching and Analysing; Relating and Networking; Persuading and Influencing; Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Deciding and Initiating Action; Leading and Supervising; Adhering to Principles and Values; Presenting and Communicating Information; Planning and Organising; Adapting and Responding to Change; Coping with Pressures and Setbacks. Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal); Consulting and networking; Conscientiousness and accuracy; Report writing; Supervising; Analytical; Numeracy.
Duties
Communication and awareness of EHW services and programmes; Management of EHW advisory services and EHW Project plans; Develop relevant EHW governance and standards; Management of Supply Chain Management Procedures and Contract Management; Reporting on EHW utilisation and trends; Supervising the EHW practitioner(s); planning relevant projects for the client; monitoring service provided by the service provider and the utilisation of the report on relevant executed projects on various reporting and statistical platforms; monitoring service provider SLA compliance.
Where to send your application
Only applications submitted online will be accepted. To apply submit your application online only: via http://www.westerncape.gov.za/jobs or https://westerncapegov.erecruit.co
Enquiries
Ms F. Gallie Tel No: (021) 466 9704
Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 23 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 3 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 26 October 2026.
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