ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HEALTH AND WELLNESS is a South African government vacancy at Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport. This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIRMENTS : National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Science/ Psychology/ Social Sciences (Social Work). Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa or South African Council for Social Services Professions. 3-5 years’ 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 and Community relations & Stakeholder relationship management. Analytical thinking, Research, Computer utilization, Policy formulation, Conflict management and financial management. Adaptability during changes to meet departmental goals. Strategic management and 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 and knowledge of GPG political and executive structures. | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
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To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. For general enquiries please contact Human Resource Tel No: (011) 355-7082/7043. Only online applications will be considered.
Salary
R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (plus benefits)
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
In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates.
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Original Text
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office) REQUIRMENTS : National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Science/
Psychology/ Social Sciences (Social Work). Registration with the Health
Professions Council of South Africa or South African Council for Social
Services Professions. 3-5 years’ 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 and Community relations & Stakeholder
relationship management. Analytical thinking, Research, Computer utilization,
Policy formulation, Conflict management and financial management.
Adaptability during changes to meet departmental goals. Strategic management and 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 and 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 –
NOTE : In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to Persons with Disabilities Coloured Females, Indian Females, White
Females candidates.
Official source
This vacancy was imported from DPSA Circular 25 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.