EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRACTITIONER is a South African government vacancy at Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS). This job is part of Circular 25 of 2026 from the DPSA. centre: Polokwane | closing date: 31 July 2026. Use this page to review the requirements, duties, application instructions and official source links before applying.
Job details
Applications
Where to send your application.
All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/
Branch
Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency
Division
Human Resource Management
Salary
R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
Centre
Polokwane
Requirements
- An appropriate NQF level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety/Social Work/Human Resource Management (with wellness focus)/Psychology (support level).
- A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an Employee Health and Wellness environment.
- Knowledge of policy implementation.
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles.
- Knowledge of Employee Wellness Programme design, including principles and practices for designing and implementing workplace wellness initiatives.
- Understanding of health and wellness policies, including regulatory compliance (e.g.
- OHSA and EHWP guidelines).
- Knowledge of public health and occupational health principles.
- Understanding of key health issues (e.g. mental health, chronic illness and substance abuse) in the workplace.
- Programme coordination and facilitation.
- Planning and organising.
- Problem solving skills.
- Creativity and awareness.
- Cultural awareness.
- Initiative.
- Computer skills.
- Client Orientation and Customer Focus.
- Good communication skills.
Duties
- The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the employee wellness programme in LOCMA.
- Implement employee wellness programmes, policies and strategies by initiating the day-to-day running of the wellness programme, rolling out health and wellness activities such as wellness days and health screenings, coordinating logistics for wellness events in collaboration with service providers, promoting participation through communication campaigns, and monitoring programme participation and effectiveness.
- Support the implementation of chronic disease programmes by conducting health education sessions on chronic illness management, distributing educational materials and referring employees to counselling and testing services, and tracking participation in awareness campaigns and outreach initiatives.
- Coordinate health and wellness awareness activities by organising awareness sessions, distributing educational materials during awareness events, coordinating schedules and venues for campaigns and workshops, and gathering participant feedback to improve future activities.
- Coordinate the sports and recreational programme by coordinating internal sports events and recreational activities, maintaining schedules, equipment and participation records, communicating upcoming events to employees, and gathering feedback to improve future sporting initiatives.
- Execute administrative duties related to the wellness programme, including administering the scheduling and execution of mobile clinic services and other wellness activities, creating and maintaining records and databases of wellness programme activities, participants and outcomes, maintaining attendance registers and documentation, maintaining organised filing and record-keeping systems, and compiling monthly wellness statistics for internal reports.
Enquiries
Mr A.A Lessing Tel No: (013) 591-8900
Department Notes
Other related documentation such as copies of qualifications, identity documents, driver’s license etc need not to accompany the application when applying for a post as such documentation must only be produced by shortlisted candidates during the interview date in line with DPSA circular 19 of 2022. With reference to applicants bearing professional or occupational registration, fields provided in Part B on the online Z83 must be completed as these fields are regarded as compulsory. Failure to complete or disclose all required information will automatically disqualify the applicant. No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to suitability checks (SAQA verification, reference checks criminal and credit checks). SAQA evaluation certificate must accompany foreign qualifications (only when shortlisted). Applications that do not comply with the abovementioned requirements will not be considered. 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. Candidates will be required to complete a financial disclosure form and undergo security clearance. Foreigners or dual citizenship holders must provide a police clearance certificate from country of origin (only when shortlisted). The Limpopo-Olifants Catchment Management Agency is a Public Water Resource Management Agency, established in line with the provisions of the National Water Act, 1998 (Act no 36 of 1998) (NWA) and National Water Policy for South Africa. It is an entity of the National Department of Water and Sanitation. Employees appointed in the CMA have similar employment terms and conditions as those of employees appointed in terms of the Public Service Act, though not employed in terms of the Public Service Act. If you do not hear from us within three (3) months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. Faxed applications will not be considered. The agency reserves the right not to fill these positions. Women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the EE Targets.
Original Text
Division: Human Resource Management
SALARY : R338 106 per annum (Level 07)
CENTRE : Polokwane
REQUIREMENTS : An appropriate NQF level 6 qualification in Occupational Health and Safety/Social Work/Human Resource Management (with wellness
focus)/Psychology (support level). A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an
Employee Health and Wellness environment. Knowledge of policy implementation. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles.
Knowledge of Employee Wellness Programme design, including principles and practices for designing and implementing workplace wellness initiatives.
Understanding of health and wellness policies, including regulatory compliance
(e.g. OHSA and EHWP guidelines). Knowledge of public health and occupational health principles. Understanding of key health issues (e.g. mental
health, chronic illness and substance abuse) in the workplace. Programme coordination and facilitation. Planning and organising. Problem solving skills.
Creativity and awareness. Cultural awareness. Initiative. Computer skills.
Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Good communication skills.
DUTIES : The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the employee wellness programme in LOCMA. Implement employee wellness programmes, policies
and strategies by initiating the day-to-day running of the wellness programme, rolling out health and wellness activities such as wellness days and health
screenings, coordinating logistics for wellness events in collaboration with service providers, promoting participation through communication campaigns,
and monitoring programme participation and effectiveness. Support the implementation of chronic disease programmes by conducting health
education sessions on chronic illness management, distributing educational materials and referring employees to counselling and testing services, and
tracking participation in awareness campaigns and outreach initiatives.
Coordinate health and wellness awareness activities by organising awareness sessions, distributing educational materials during awareness events,
coordinating schedules and venues for campaigns and workshops, and gathering participant feedback to improve future activities. Coordinate the
sports and recreational programme by coordinating internal sports events and recreational activities, maintaining schedules, equipment and participation
records, communicating upcoming events to employees, and gathering feedback to improve future sporting initiatives. Execute administrative duties
related to the wellness programme, including administering the scheduling and execution of mobile clinic services and other wellness activities, creating and
maintaining records and databases of wellness programme activities, participants and outcomes, maintaining attendance registers and
documentation, maintaining organised filing and record-keeping systems, and compiling monthly wellness statistics for internal reports.
ENQUIRIES : Mr A.A Lessing Tel No: (013) 591-8900
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.