ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HEALTH AND WELLNESS is a South African government vacancy at Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport. This job is part of Circular 26 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIRMENTS : National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Science / Social Science (Social Work) / Counselling Psychology. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa or South Africa African Council for Social Services Professions. 3-5 experience within Employee Health and Wellness Environment of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level. Knowledge and Skills: Project management methodologies Business performance management Community relations & Stakeholder relationship management. Analytical thinking Research, Computer utilization, Policy formulation Conflict management, financial management, Adaptability during changes to meet the goals Strategic management Change/diversity management. Knowledge of GPG and DPSA policies and procedures, relevant legislation and Public Service, Regulations Understanding of expectations of customers Knowledge of SLAs. Management information knowledge of GPG political and executive structures. | closing date: 07 August 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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candidates. To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (plus benefit)
Duties
- Develop and promote disease and chronic illnesses management programmes.
- Manage and promote mental health and psychosomatic illnesses.
- Manage injury on duty and incapacity due to ill health.
- Develop and implement policies, procedures, guidelines and promote occupational health education.
- Manage resources (Human / equipment / Assets).
- Conduct awareness programmes on the functions and purpose of health surveillance and the relevant laws and regulations.
- Develop and implement a toolkit for Mental Health Promotion in the workplace which looks at practical steps for addressing mental health.
- Measure the impact of programmes that reduce the psychosocial and physical demands of the workplace that trigger stress.
- Develop and implement strategies to reduce stigma and discrimination against people living with mental diseases as well as the promotion of human rights and wellness.
- Provide and promote utilization of counselling and support services.
- Develop cost effective health care programmes to quantify Return on investment ROI.
- Develop Departmental Health and Productivity Management Policy and flexible policies that address work-life balance.
- Coordinate the implementation of wellness programmes, projects and interventions.
- Manage staff Plan, organize and control activities pertaining to the functions of the programme Provide technical advice to management Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement of strategic goals.
Enquiries
- Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 7521
- Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355
Notes
For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 3557082/7043.Only online applications will be considered. Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed, initialled and signed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the completed Z83 and Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two preentry 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. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. OTHER POSTS
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SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (plus benefit)
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIRMENTS : National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Science /
Social Science (Social Work) / Counselling Psychology. Registration with the
Health Professions Council of South Africa or South Africa African Council for
Social Services Professions. 3-5 experience within Employee Health and
Wellness Environment of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level.
Knowledge and Skills: Project management methodologies Business performance management Community relations & Stakeholder relationship
management. Analytical thinking Research, Computer utilization, Policy formulation Conflict management, financial management, Adaptability during
changes to meet the goals Strategic management Change/diversity management. Knowledge of GPG and DPSA policies and procedures, relevant
legislation and Public Service, Regulations Understanding of expectations of customers Knowledge of SLAs. Management information knowledge of GPG
political and executive structures.
DUTIES : Develop and promote disease and chronic illnesses management programmes. Manage and promote mental health and psychosomatic
illnesses. Manage injury on duty and incapacity due to ill health. Develop and implement policies, procedures, guidelines and promote occupational health
education. Manage resources (Human / equipment / Assets). Conduct awareness programmes on the functions and purpose of health surveillance
and the relevant laws and regulations. Develop and implement a toolkit for
Mental Health Promotion in the workplace which looks at practical steps for addressing mental health. Measure the impact of programmes that reduce the
psychosocial and physical demands of the workplace that trigger stress.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce stigma and discrimination against people living with mental diseases as well as the promotion of human rights
and wellness. Provide and promote utilization of counselling and support services. Develop cost effective health care programmes to quantify Return on
investment ROI. Develop Departmental Health and Productivity Management
Policy and flexible policies that address work-life balance. Coordinate the implementation of wellness programmes, projects and interventions. Manage
staff Plan, organize and control activities pertaining to the functions of the
programme Provide technical advice to management Evaluate and monitor performance of employees to ensure achievement of strategic goals.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 7521 / Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 26 of 2026 for reference.
Disclaimer: This vacancy was imported from the official DPSA circular PDF. Please confirm the reference number, closing date, and application instructions in the original circular before applying. View the official DPSA vacancy circulars.