DIRECTOR: TRANSVERSAL EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PROGRAMME

Office of the Premier

Reference number: REFS/050366
Salary: R1 317 384 - R1 551 807 per annum, (all-inclusive remuneration package)
Centre: Johannesburg
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 22 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An NQF level 7 qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Industrial Psychology, Occupational Health and Safety or Behavioural Sciences or Medical/Health related field. 5 years of experience at a middle/senior managerial level in Employee Health and Wellness, Occupational Health and Safety, or a related environment. Key Competencies: Strategic leadership in Employee Health and Wellness, extensive knowledge of EHWP Strategic Frameworks and standards relating to Occupational Health and Productivity Management, Psychosocial Support and HIV,TB and STI health promotion strategies; policy development and governance; monitoring, evaluation and reporting; stakeholder and intergovernmental relations; research and analytical skills; programme and project management; financial and people management; knowledge management; service delivery innovation; problem-solving; and strong verbal and written communication skills. Ability to drive a coordinated, transversal Employee Health and Wellness Programme across the Gauteng Provincial Government.

Duties

Manage and lead Employee Health and Wellness Programme Strategy in the Gauteng Provincial Government (GPG). Align provincial programmes with national policies issued by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA). Provide strategic direction on employee wellness occupational health and psychosocial support. Drive innovation and best practices in the workplace across provincial GPG departments. Integrate EHW priorities into broader provincial transformation and human capital strategies. Manage EHWP Service providers and contracts. Oversee the performance of the contracted service providers against the SLA’s. Review service delivery and address gaps. Manage Wellness programmes by overseeing the initiatives such as Employee Assistance Programmes (HIV, TB, and STI Management, Health promotion, Mental Health Support, Substance Abuse Management, Financial Wellness and Occupational Health and Safety. Provide guidance on ethical and confidential management of employee wellness matters. Identify and mitigate risks impacting employee wellbeing and productivity. Monitor the implementation of wellness interventions. Facilitate collaboration with health and wellness institutions. Build and foster internal and external stakeholder partnerships with medical aid providers, academic institutions and wellness organisations. Represent the Programme at national and provincial forums. Manage the human, financial and other resources of the Directorate to ensure the effective and efficient delivery of services.

Where to send your application

Applications must be submitted only online at www.gautengonline.gov.za

Enquiries

Ms Khanyisile Mafiri Tel No: (011) 355 6060

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 32 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 4 September 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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