ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Department of Transport

Branch: Corporate Services

Reference number: REFS/050352
Salary: R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (plus benefit)
Centre: Johannesburg (Head Office)
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 7 August 2026
Circular: No 26 of 2026

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Requirements

National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Science / Social Science (Social Work) / Counselling Psychology. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa or South Africa African Council for Social Services Professions. 3-5 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 Community relations & Stakeholder relationship management. Analytical thinking Research, Computer utilization, Policy formulation Conflict management, financial management, Adaptability during changes to meet the goals Strategic management 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 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

candidates. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za

Enquiries

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

Note

Directions to Candidates: The following documents must be submitted: Applications are not required to submit copies of qualification and other relevant document on application but must submit the Employment Form (Z83) and the detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of certificates and other relevant documents will only be requested from shortlisted candidate on or before the interviews. Therefore only shortlisted candidates for a post will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from HR. It will be expected candidate(s) to be available for interview process on a day, all shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, 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 must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. The reference number must be indicated in the column provided on form Z83 e.g. Reference Number (NMH/THRT2026) Persons with disabilities should feel free to apply for the post Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify the applicants. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the State Security Agency (SAA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers. Please note that due to a large number of applications received, applications will not be acknowledged, however, only the short-listed applicants will be advised of the outcome. Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment is received within 3 months after the closing date, they must accept that their applications were unsuccessful. Please note that no S&T payments will be considered for payment to candidates that are Invited for interview. (This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity at all levels of different Occupational Categories in the Department).

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 26 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 24 July 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 30 July 2026.

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