EMPLOYEE HEALTH & WELLNESS PRACTITIONER

Department of Basic Education

Directorate: Labour Relations & Wellness Services

Reference number: LDoE 106/06/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum
Centre: Sekhukhune East District
Province: Limpopo
Closing date: 28 August 2026
Circular: No 28 of 2026

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Requirements

NQF level 7 qualification in Social Work / Psychology as recognised by SAQA. A qualification / Course in EAP or HIV will be an added advantage. Minimum of 01 - 02 years’ relevant experience in Employee Health and Wellness or related field. Registration with a professional body, the South African Council for Social Service Profession (SACSSP) or Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). A valid driver’s licence except for people with disabilities. Knowledge and skills: Knowledge of EHW Strategic Framework. Knowledge of National Strategic Plan on HIV, STIs & TB. Project Management skills. Presentation skills. Reporting, negotiation. Ability to maintain confidentiality. Functional Computer literacy (MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint and MS Outlook).

Duties

Provide HIV counselling & peer support services. Implement the HIV, STIs & TB programs. Monitor & evaluate internal and external stakeholders. Implement Wellness Management programs. Provide psychosocial support (individual & group) to employees & their immediate families. Provide trauma debriefing and coordinate grief or crisis management following emergencies. Coordinate and facilitate information sessions, workshops, events and health campaigns (on stress, HIV/AIDS, mental health etc) to educate employees. Promote physical wellness & sports initiatives and advocate good nutrition. Compile district monthly, quarterly & annual reports.

Where to send your application

Quoting the relevant references `applications should be forwarded to the relevant District Capricorn North, The District Director Capricorn North Education District Private Bag X9711, Polokwane, 0700. Cnr Blaauwberg & Yster Street Ladanna, Polokwane. Capricorn South: The District Director Capricorn South Education District Private Bag X03cChueniespoort, 0745. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. The District Director Sekhukhune South: Education District, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Mogalakwena Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X601, Mahwelereng, 0626. 805 Rufus Seakamela Street, Mahwelereng. 0626. Mopani East Education District: Private Bag X578, Giyani, 0826. Old Parliament Building, Giyani. Mopani West The District Director: Mopani West Education District, Private Bag X4032, Tzaneen, 0850. 27 Peace Street, Prosperitas Building, Tzaneen, 0850. Sekhukhune East The Acting District Director: Sekhukhune East Education District, Private Bag X9041, Burgersfort, 1150. 83 Aloe Street, Stand No 2314, Ext 4 Aloeridge West, Burgersfort, 1150. Sekhukhune South Education District: The District Director, Private Bag X70, Lebowakgomo, 0737. Old Parliament Complex, Lebowakgomo. Vhembe East The Acting District Director: Vhembe East Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Makwarela Old Parliament Building. Vhembe West The District Director: Vhembe West Education District, Private Bag X2250, Sibasa, 0970. Block D Old Parliament Building, Thohoyandou. Waterberg The Acting District Director: Waterberg Education District, Private Bag X1040, Modimolle, 051084. Limpopo Street, NTK Building, Modimolle, 0510. Applications submitted via e-Recruitment system through the link a https://erecruitment.limpopo.gov.za

Enquiries

Mr Lukheli TV at 081 535 3675, Mr. Ramaru TE at 067 873 7345, Mesdames Mmowa LS at 081 532 6059, Phasiwe N at 081 550 2664

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 28 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 7 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 8 August 2026.

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