Job Description

Closing Date

2025/09/08

Reference Number

WCG250722-1

Tracking Number

DOTP 67/2025

Job Title

Assistant Director: Employee Health and Wellness, Ref No. DOTP 67/2025

Department

Department of the Premier

Salary level

9

Enquiries

Ms F Gallie at (021) 466 9704

Job Type

Permanent

Location - Country

South Africa

Location - Province

Western Cape

Location - Town / City

Cape Town- CBD

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to provide and co-ordinate employee health and wellness programmes, manage supply management procedures and manage employees in the EHW Programme. This post is stationed in Cape Town - CBD.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year National Diploma/B-Degree (equivalent or higher) in Human Resource Management, Business Administraton

Industrial or Organisational Psychology or related field of study ; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience; A valid Code B( or higher) driving licence.

Recommendation

None.

Key Performance Areas

Communication and awareness of EHW services and programme; Management of EHW advisory services, EHW Project plans; Develop relevant EHW governance and standards; Management of Supply Chain Management Procedures and Contract Management Supervising the EHW Practitioner(s).

Competencies

Knowledge of the the following:

Policies and frameworks regarding to employee wellness programmes in government; Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; Latest advances in employee health and wellness theory and practice; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public Service; Employee health and wellness theory, practice and techniques; Appreciative inquiry; Project management; Monitoring and evaluation tools; Supply Chain Management Procedures and Contract Management regarding vendor invoices, payments and expenditure; Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) Programme monitoring and evaluation; Contract management and Supply Chain Management Procedures.

Skills:

Proven computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal); Consulting and networking.

Remuneration

R 468 459 - R 561 894 per annum (Salary level 9)

Note on remuneration in addition service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. These candidates will be required to do a practical and attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and may also be required to undergo competency assessments/proficiency tests. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.



Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from

Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00

. Contact the helpline at

086 137 0214

. For all other queries relating to the position kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.