ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Department of Transport

Branch: Corporate Services

Reference number: REFS/050352
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (plus benefits)
Centre: Johannesburg (Head Office)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 31 July 2026
Circular: No 25 of 2026

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Requirements

National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Science/ Psychology/ Social Sciences (Social Work). Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa or South African Council for Social Services Professions. 3-5 years’ experience within Employee Health and Wellness Environment of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level. Knowledge And Skills: Project management methodologies, Business performance management and Community relations & Stakeholder relationship management. Analytical thinking, Research, Computer utilization, Policy formulation, Conflict management and financial management. Adaptability during changes to meet departmental goals. Strategic management and Change/diversity management. Knowledge of GPG and DPSA policies and procedures, relevant legislation and Public Service Regulations. Understanding of expectations of customers. Knowledge of SLAs. Management information and knowledge of GPG political and executive structures.

Duties

Develop and promote disease and chronic illnesses management programmes. Manage and promote mental health and psychosomatic illnesses. Manage injury on duty and incapacity due to ill health. Develop and implement policies, procedures, guidelines and promote occupational health education. Manage resources (Human / equipment/Assets). Conduct awareness programmes on the functions and purpose of health surveillance and the relevant laws and regulations. Develop and implement a toolkit for Mental Health Promotion in the workplace which looks at practical steps for addressing mental health. Measure the impact of programmes that reduce the psychosocial and physical demands of the workplace that trigger stress. Develop and implement strategies to reduce stigma and discrimination against people living with mental diseases as well as the promotion of human rights and wellness. Provide and promote utilization of counselling and support services. Develop cost effective health care programmes to quantify Return on investment ROI. Develop Departmental Health and Productivity Management Policy and flexible policies that address work-life balance. Coordinate the implementation of wellness programmes, projects and interventions. Manage staff Plan, organize and control activities pertaining to the functions of the programme Provide technical advice to management Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement of strategic goals.

Where to send your application

To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za For general enquiries please contact Human Resource Tel No: (011) 355-7082/7043. Only online applications will be considered.

Enquiries

Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011)355 -7521 / Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 – 7175

Note

In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 25 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 17 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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