EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRACTITIONER

Department of Higher Education and Training

Directorate: Employee Health And Wellness Programmes

Reference number: DHET 44/09/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: Pretoria
Province: Gauteng
Closing date: 18 September 2026
Circular: No 32 of 2026

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Requirements

An appropriate bachelor's degree/ advanced diploma (NQF Level 6) in Psychology/ Behavioural Science/ Social Work majoring in Psychology. A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of practical experience in the Employee Health and Wellness environment. Knowledge of HIV, STIs and TB legislation and related policies. Knowledge of Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework in the Public Service with a focus on HIV, STIs and TB, Health and Productivity, and Wellness Management Pillars. Competent in conducting short term counselling, psychoeducation, and trauma defusing and debriefing. Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, EHWP related legislations and understanding of all PILIR processes and COID Act. Registration with the following statutory bodies is compulsory: South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a social worker, Health Professions Council of South Africa as a counselling/clinical psychologist or registered counsellor. Registration with the relevant professional bodies like Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa (EAPA-SA), South African Occupational Social Work Association (SAOSWA) and Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) and others will be an added advantage. Good interpersonal relations skills, communication skills (verbal and written). Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills, Innovative and creative, project management skills, presentation skills, planning and organising skills, report writing skills, good coordination skills, counselling skills, client orientation, ethical and maintaining confidentiality. Understanding of Public Service legislation, regulations, and policies. Computer literacy in MS Word, excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. A valid drivers’ license.

Duties

Promotion of the Employee Health and Wellness Programmes, refer employees with substance abuse disorders to external organisations and produce reports of formal referrals, promotion of physical wellness of employees through sports programmes, implementation of wellness campaigns including mental health awareness, reduce mental illness stigma and others as per the customised health calendar, provide work-life balance services, implementation of stress and financial management workshops including pre-retirement planning programme workshops to ensure financial wellness, implementation of HIV, STIs and TB, health and productivity awareness campaigns, promotion of reasonable accommodation for employees with health conditions, and promotion of disease and chronic illness management. Conduct counselling, psychoeducation, and trauma debriefing. Facilitate bereavement processes and support bereaved families, compile section reports on weekly and monthly basis including submissions, memorandums, and other correspondence required, ensure clients files are updated and kept safe. N.B. All shortlisted candidates will be required to complete a relevant competency exercise.

Where to send your application

DHET invites applicants to apply online on the New Z83 form by accessing the Departmental Website (click the ‘apply now’ button) or http://z83.ngnscan.co.za/apply and follow the easy prompts/instructions.

Enquiries

Mr R Kgare/Ms XE Rikhotso/Ms P Morota Tel No: (012) 312 5165/5513/6389

Note

Upload the supporting document namely, (1) a comprehensive CV and any other document (where required). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A helpful user guide and videos are available on the DHET website careers page to enable completion of the digital Z83. Only shortlist ted candidates will be required to submit certified documents/copies of qualifications and other relevant documents to support the application on or before the day of the interviews. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Candidates whose appointments promote representativity in terms of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. 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. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. One of the minimum entry requirements for the SMS position is the Pre-entry Certificate. No appointment will occur without successfully completing the pre-entry certificate and submission thereof. For more details on the pre-entry course visit: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. The candidate(s) will be required to sign an annual performance agreement, disclose his/her financial interests, and be subjected to security clearance. If you have not been contacted within three (3) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (criminal record check, citizenship verification, qualification/study verification, and previous employment verification). Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.“DHET is committed to providing equal opportunities and practising affirmative action employment. It is our intention to promote representatives in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation”. Employment Equity principles will be applied in accordance with the Departmental Employment Equity Policy, taking into consideration the applicable equity targets, representativity, and legislative requirements.

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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