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POST 08/02 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS
This vacancy has expired. The closing date was 20 Mar 2026.
Key details
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Requirements
Knowledge
Counselling.
Quality assurance.
Initiative.
Planning and execution.
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Skills
SKILLS: Communication (verbal and written).
Strategic planning and leadership.
Presentation and facilitation.
Report writing.
People management.
Monitoring and evaluation.
Negotiation and conflict resolution.
Customer focus.
Computer literacy.
Ability to work irregular hours. A valid driver’s license.
Duties
Design and coordinate employee health and wellness services and programmes: Coordinate the provision of psych-social, individual and organisational wellness services related to employees, their immediate family members and contacts.
Render specialised interventions within 72 hours /72 hours in the case of trauma management and diffusion.
Provide support to peer counsellors.
Compile sessional report.
Conduct management and supervisory consultations.
Conduct needs assessment and analysis for redress: Coordinate and facilitate awareness and education of EHWM policies through marketing.
Develop workshop material, Employee Health and Wellness training and support.
Coordinate and implement sport and recreation 5 management and nutrition initiatives: Co-ordinate awareness and education on nutrition and physical wellness programmes.
Develop articles on physical wellness and nutrition and circulate on DOACOMMS.
Compile DPSA reports, operational planning: Ensure compliance with statutory requirements in line with the DPSA EHWM and due dates.
Participates in the consolidation of compliance documents.
How to apply
Email: ADEHWrecruit592025@nda.gov.za
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Notes
EE Target: All candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply.
Applications are invited from persons of all races and genders, including persons with disabilities.
Only applicants registered with one of the two councils will be considered.