Employee Health And Wellness Practitioner (HRM)

Department of Public Works and Infrastructure - Cape Town, Western Cape

Closing date yi 3 ka July 2026

Purpose

The Department of Public Works is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
The intention is to promote representatively in the Public Service through the filling of these posts and with persons whose appointment will promote representatively, will receive preference.
An indication by candidates in this regard will facilitate the processing of applications.
If no suitable candidates from the unrepresented groups can be recruited, candidates from the represented groups will be considered.
People with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Requirements

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National diploma/ Degree in Social Science or Behavioural related qualification.
Registration with professional bodies such as SACSSP and HPCSA.
Relevant years of experience in the field.
A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel is essential.

Skills & Competencies

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, 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.

Responsibilities

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 in a hazardous environment.

Additional Information

Application yakho kufuneka uyifake ngokugcwalisa i Z83 application form efumaneka kuzo zonke ii departments zakwa rhulumente okanye kwi websites zazo and kufuneka ibe ne signature yakho, initials zakho kwa kunye ne date and kufuneka ikhatshwe yi CV yakho yodwa.
Qualifications nezinye ii documents zakho akufuneki uzifake.
Ngabantu abakhethiweyo bodwa ekuzofuneka befake ii kopi zee qualifications nezinye ii documents zakho ezi certified ngalamini okanye ngosuku oluphambhili kwe mini ye interview emva kokuba uxelelwe ukuba ukhethiwe.
Ukuba i application yakho uyifake nge Z83 endala okanye engeyiyo, application yakho izokukhatywa.
Kucelwa uqwalasele ezizinto xa ugcwalisa i application form yakho: PART A no PART B kufuneka ubagcwalise ngokupheleleyo. Uvumelekile ukuba ungabhala “refer to CV” okanye “see attached” ukuba awukwazi ukugcwalisa ngokupheleleyo ukusukela ku PART C ukuya ku PART G.
Phepha lokuqala kwi application form kufuneka libe nee initials zakho and elesibini lona libe ne signature yakho kwa kunye ne date.
Ukuba awuzenzanga ezizinto, application yakho izokukhatywa.
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Ukuba uthumele i application form enye for imisebenzi eyahlukeneyo uyazi ukuba kuzohoywa umsebenzi wokuqala owubhalileyo kwi Z83.
Application ethunyelwe emva kwe closing date kwa kunye ne application eyingazilandeliyo ii instructions ayizokuhoywa.
Background checks ezifana ne criminal record, credit record checks, employment ne qualification verifications zizokwenziwa ku mntu ngamnye okhethiweyo.
Wonke umntu okhethiweyo uzokwenziswa ii assessment ukwenzela kuzokujongwa ukuba uzokwazi ukuwenza umsebenzi.
Ngabantu abakhethiweyo bodwa ekuzobuyelwa kubo emva kokuba befake ii applications zabo.
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Ukuba u aplaya nge email, uyacelwa ukuba i application yakho uyithumele iyi document enye and ubukhulu bayo bungabikho ngapha kwe 15MB.