DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WELLNESS CENTRE MANAGEMENT

Department of Correctional Services

Directorate: Employee Wellness and OSH

Reference number: HO 2026/11/38
Salary: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package)
Centre: National Head Office
Closing date: 9 November 2026
Circular: No 38 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate 3 years National Diploma/Degree in Bio-kinetics/ Sports Management or relevant qualification. 3-5 years supervisory experience at an Assistant Director level in Health and Wellness or related environment. Experience and knowledge in biokinetics, gymnasiums Sport will be an added advantage. Computer literacy. Valid driver’s licence. Competencies And Attributes: Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework. Experience and knowledge with regard to wellness programmes. Human resources. Logistics and project management. Excellent statistical analysis skills with training in SPSS or similar model. Policy development, analysis, coordination and implementation. Communication, facilitation, project and programme management. Change management. Client orientation and customer focus. Problem solving. Service delivery innovation. People management and empowerment. Integrity and honesty. Confidentiality. Good interpersonal relations. In-depth knowledge and implementation of employee health and wellness programs. Ability to network with external stakeholders. Financial management.

Duties

Design and implement physical wellness policies and procedures to improve the overall health and wellbeing of DCS employees. Manage and ensure the establishment of departmental gymnasiums/ wellness centres and maintenance thereof. Manage and oversee all wellness programmes, physical health assessments, exercise and Nutritional programmes. Conduct statistical analysis of physical health assessment data, interprets the quantitative data and compile physical health reports. Manage performance information. Management of human resources, finance and assets.

Where to send your application

should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/ Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.

Enquiries

National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.

Note

Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 23 October 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 24 October 2026.