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POST 10/315 : SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRACTITIONER

๐Ÿข DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS AND INFRASTRUCTURE ๐Ÿ“ Nelspruit Regional Office โณ Closes: 10 Apr 2026 ๐Ÿงพ Post: 10/315 # Ref: 2026/141

Key details

Salary
R397 116 โ€ข per annum
Centre
Nelspruit Regional Office
Reference
2026/141
Closing date
10 Apr 2026
Apply email
RecruitNEL26-08@dpw.gov.za

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Overview
Join our team to lead HIV/AIDS and wellness programs, provide counselling, and promote health and safety in the workplace.

Requirements

A Degree in Social Science or Industrial Psychology or behavioural related studies.

Registration with professional bodies such as SACSSP and HPCSA.

Relevant years of experience in field. A valid driver`s license and willingness to travel is essential.

Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements Knowledge of Employee health and wellness practices, knowledge and understanding of HIV as a developmental issue, 104 specialised knowledge of counselling, people management and empowerment, client orientation and customer focus, Structure and functioning of the Department and the sector.

Language proficiency, effective communication, presentation skills, general management and organisational skills, interpretation of policies, ability to undertake research/gather information, ability to work independently.


Duties

HIV/AIDS and TB management: Mainstream HIV/AIDS and TB into the core functions of the department; Provide education, awareness and prevention programmes.

Plan and conduct regular Health screenings.

Distribution of wellness information material and articles.

Health and Productivity Management Services: Coordinate Disease Management & Chronic illnesses awareness and education sessions, workshops; Support the department with incapacity cases.

Organise Mental Health information sessions and distribution of articles on a regular basis.

Liaise and make referrals to Mental Health institutions when required.

Occupational Health and Safety Management: create awareness on occupational safety behaviour and provide information related to Injury on duty.

Wellness management: Promote work life balance for employees.

Provide support to Individuals through Wellness intervention (Psychosocial).

Provide counselling to individual employees and their immediate family members.

Conduct group counselling sessions for e.g. debriefing or trauma.

Provide management with feedback through progress reports on referred cases while maintaining confidentiality.

Support and advice managers on handling employees experiencing wellness related challenges.

Promote individual Physical Wellness by encouraging sports activities.

Plan and conduct retirement sessions.

Facilitate and assist in the Medical Health Surveillance of employees placed on hazardous environment.


How to apply

Email: RecruitNEL26-08@dpw.gov.za

Neslpruit
Nelspruit Regional Office
APPLICATIONS: The Regional Manager
Department of Public Works
Private Bag X11280
Nelspruit
1200
Or hand delivered to:
30 Brown Street
Nedbank Building Nelspruit

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