EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRACTITIONER

POST 30/40 : EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRACTITIONER REF NO: UMF52/08/2026 (X1 POST)
(Permanent)
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07), plus benefits as applicable in the Public Sector
CENTRE : Central Office
REQUIREMENTS : Appropriate recognised Bachelor’s Degree (NQF7) n Psychology or BA Social Work (Major in Psychology) or Sports Science, or equivalent qualification Valid
driver’s license. Computer proficiency (MS office Suits). 1-2 years in Employee
Health and Wellness environment or related field. Knowledge of integrated
Employee and Wellness strategic framework. Understanding of Wellness
Management including psychosocial, physical, financial and organisational wellness. Understanding of HIV/AIDS and TB Management. Understanding
Health and Productivity, including PILLIR, Understanding Safety Health
Environment, and Risk Quality Management including processes of COIDA. In depth knowledge in conducting counselling. Understanding of special
programmes such as Gender and Disability. Knowledge and understanding of research methods. Knowledge of PERSAL. Personal Administration Standard
and CORE. Public Service regulations and PFMA. Public Service Act.
Knowledge of Recruitment, Training, PMDS and IQMS procedures and processes. Knowledge of Labour Relations Act and understanding of
bargaining process and dispute resolutions. Basic Knowledge of Health and
Wellness policies, processes system. Knowledge and understanding of the
TVET/ CET Administration. Knowledge and understanding of the Higher
Education Sector. Skills: Human Resource Administration and Development.
Investigations and negotiations. Administrative. Planning and Organising.
Financial Management. Report writing. Communication and Interpersonal.
Problem solving. Computer literacy. Analytical. Client oriented. Project management. Team leadership. People management and Presentation.
Values/ attributes: Client focus; integrity; Committed; Proactive; Loyal and
Ethics.
DUTIES : Provide Effective and efficient administrative support in the implementation of Employee Health and Wellness strategic framework. Provide support in the
implementation of Employee Wellness programme service. Provide effective and efficient administrative support in the mitigation of the impact on HIV/ AIDS,
TB and STI epidemic in the college. Provide logistical support in commemoration of HIV/ AIDS, STI and TB events in accordance with the nation
strategic plan. Provide effective and efficient administrative support.
ENQUIRIES : Ms NA Sibiya Tel No: (035) 902 9501
APPLICATIONS : All applications should be emailed to the specified email address. Email:
Applications.central@umfolozi.edu.za The name of the post and reference number must be indicated in the email
subject line. Applications should be sent as one PDF document, without any qualifications. No Faxed applications will be accepted. Applications that do not
comply with the above specifications will be disqualified.
NOTE : A fully completed new Z83 form (in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022), obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at
www.dpsa.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Copies of qualifications and other relevant documents must not be included in the application. Only
shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications on the day of the interview. Communication will be limited to
shortlisted candidates. A separate application must be submitted for each post that you are applying for. Late applications (received after closing date and
time) and incomplete applications will not be considered. The employment decision shall be informed by the Employment Equity Plan of the Department.
It is the Department’s intention to promote equity (race, gender and disability).
The Employer reserves the right not to make an appointment. Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills test. Correspondence will be
limited to short-listed candidates. All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a qualifications and citizen verification; criminal record and financial/asset
record checks. 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. Applicants
who have not been invited for an interview within 60 days of the closing date should consider their application unsuccessful.
PUBLIC
CLOSING DATE : 04 September 2026 at 16:00