This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EKURHULENI EAST TVET COLLEGE

Department of Higher Education and Training

Branch: Technical And Vocational Education and Training

Reference number: EEC-EHWP-01-01/2026
Salary: R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre: TVET Colleges
Province: Western Cape
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 31 of 2026

Requirements

A Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 certificate. An appropriate Diploma / Degree qualification with Psychology Bachelor’s Degree with psychology, sports science, Employee Assistance Programme/ Employee Wellness Certificate will be an added advantage. 1-2 years’ experience in Employee Health & Wellness field / Employee Assistance Programme. Registration with SACSSP/HPCSA/EAPSA is a prerequisite. Computer Literacy. A valid driver’s Licence. Knowledge of integrated Employee Health and Wellness strategic framework. Understanding of Wellness Management includes psychosocial, physical, financial and organisational wellness. Understanding Health and Productivity, including PILIR. In-depth knowledge in conducting counselling. Understanding of special programmes such as Gender and Disability. Planning and organizing skills. Written and verbal communication skills. Presentation and Report Writing. Adhere to professional bodies code of conduct. Undertake other duties assigned by immediate supervisor.

Duties

Provide Effective and efficient administrative support in the implementation of Employee Health and Wellness strategic framework. Assist with the implementation of health and wellness policy for the College. Proactively develop relationships with employees by making an effort to understand their needs, anticipate and provide solutions to their needs. Proactively engage with high-risk employees through the various channels (calls, face-to-face sessions and onward referrals) to lower their risk over time. Liaising with third parties to gather information and resolve issues timeously. Identifying opportunities to offer information and make suggestions based on an employee’s needs. To ensure continuity of care for the employees, through follow-up interactions. Establish and maintain relationships at all levels with external partners and internal departments to facilitate expeditious resolution of queries. Conducting Trainings on staff development. Assist with conducting Health and wellness surveys. Coordinate Health and Wellness programme based on the Health Wellness surveys. Coordinate all logistical arrangements for workshops on Health and Wellness programmes to create awareness and support. Promote psycho-social/physical wellness of employees in the College. Provide counselling. Provide interventions to mitigate absenteeism. Monitor programmes to manage lifestyle diseases and Health risks. Provide logistical support in commemoration for National Health events in accordance with national strategic plan. Comply with the DHET and College policies and procedures. Adhere to Department of Higher Education & Training and College policies and procedures.

Where to send your application

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please forward your application, quoting the reference number to: The Assistant Director: Human Resource Management & Development. Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa - Thema or posted to Private Bag X52, Springs, 1560. Applications must be submitted to recruitment@eec.edu.za OR hand delivered at Ekurhuleni East TVET College, Central Office, Sam Ngema Road, Kwa – Thema.

Enquiries

Ms. LK Boikhutso Tel No: (011) 730 6600 / Mr. T Matsaba Tel No: (011) 730 6600

Note

Applications must be submitted on Z83 form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the Internet At www.gov.za/Documents and must be accompanied by a recently updated comprehensive CV (With Three Contactable References). A fully completed and signed Z83 form and a detailed Curriculum Vitae will be considered. A user guide and ‘how to’ videos will assist in how to complete for the form and digital signature. Only shortlisted 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 term s of race, gender, and disability will receive preference. 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. The appointment will be done in line with the approved Employment Equity Plan. Persons with disability are encouraged to apply. It is our intention to promote representativity in terms of (race, gender, and disability) in the organisation. 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.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 31 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 28 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 9 September 2026.

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