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DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE HEALTH & WELLNESS

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

Salary band

R 932 292

Closing date

18 September 2026

Reference

LPT/81

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About this role

Department

Provincial Administration: Limpopo

Directorate

Transformation Services

Location

Head Office - Polokwane

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11), (all-inclusive package which can be structured according to the individual’s needs as guided by the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA) prescripts)

Requirements

NQF level 6 qualification in Social Work / Psychology or related field as recognized by SAQA. Registration with HPCSA will be an added advantage. Five (5) years’ experience within the field of which three (3) years’ functional experience at junior managerial level / Assistant Director level in Employee Health and Wellness Programme. Valid vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities). Knowledge & Skills: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, and applications of DPSA EHW Strategic Framework, 2008 as amended as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service such as; Children’s Act no 38 of 2005. Skills Development Act. Basic Conditions of Employment Act. Labour Relations Act. Public Service Act. Administrative Justice Act. Promotion of Access of Information Act. Promotion of Access of Information Act. Public Service Regulations and various Bargaining Council Resolutions. National Strategic Plan on HIV, STIs and TB. Mental Health Act, OHS Act. Negotiation skills. Report writing skills. People management. Financial solving. Planning & organizing. Time management. Strategic planning. Policy analysis and development. Good communication skills. Group dynamics. Facilitation skills. Co-ordination skills. Leadership skills. Conflict Management.

Duties

Manage and monitor the implementation of HIV AND AIDS, STI’s and TB (HAST) Progamme. Ensure the maximation of opportunities for all employees to participate in HIV testing services. Manage and monitor the implementation of HIV, STI’s and TB prevention to reduce new infections in the department. Ensure the provision of educational sessions to protect and promote the human rights and access to Justine of all employees. Develop, monitor and evaluate the implementation of peer educator’s programme. Develop and monitor HAST costed operational plans. Manage and monitor the implementation of health and productivity management (HPM) program. Manage communicable and non-communicable diseases. Manage and monitor the provision of wellness screening. Manage and monitor the provision of disease management activities. Analyse, interpret, report chronic disease and related health risk in the department. Management the provision of mental health programmes. Develop and monitor HPM costed operational plan. Manage and monitor the implementation of safety health environment risk and Quality (SHERQ) assurance in line with the Occupational Health & Safety Act. Ensure the provision and promotion of occupational health and safety educational sessions. Ensure Occupational Health Safety administrative compliance. Manage and

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Requirements

·NQF level 6 qualification in Social Work / Psychology or related field as recognized by SAQA
·Registration with HPCSA will be an added advantage
·Five (5) years’ experience within the field of which three (3) years’ functional experience at junior managerial level / Assistant Director level in Employee Health and Wellness Programme
·Valid vehicle driver’s license (with exception of persons with disabilities)
·Knowledge & Skills: Sound and in-depth knowledge of relevant prescripts, and applications of DPSA EHW Strategic Framework, 2008 as amended as well as understanding of the legislative framework governing the Public Service such as
·Children’s Act no 38 of 2005
·Skills Development Act
·Basic Conditions of Employment Act
·Labour Relations Act
·Public Service Act

Key Duties

·Manage and monitor the implementation of HIV AND AIDS, STI’s and TB (HAST) Progamme
·Ensure the maximation of opportunities for all employees to participate in HIV testing services
·Manage and monitor the implementation of HIV, STI’s and TB prevention to reduce new infections in the department
·Ensure the provision of educational sessions to protect and promote the human rights and access to Justine of all employees
·Develop, monitor and evaluate the implementation of peer educator’s programme
·Develop and monitor HAST costed operational plans
·Manage and monitor the implementation of health and productivity management (HPM) program
·Manage communicable and non-communicable diseases
·Manage and monitor the provision of wellness screening
·Manage and monitor the provision of disease management activities

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✓Include a copy of your valid driver's licence (front and back)
✓Include your current HPCSA registration certificate
✓Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
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What is the salary for the DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE HEALTH & WELLNESS position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 932 292. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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