Assistant Director: Employee Health and Wellness, Ref No. DOTP 70/2026

Job Purpose

The Department of the Premier, Western Cape Government, has an opportunity for a dynamic individual to render employee health and wellness programme services to the Western Cape Government (WCG), excluding the Department of Health and Wellness and the Western Cape Education Department. This post is stationed in Cape Town - CBD.

Minimum Requirements

An appropriate 3-year tertiary qualification (National Diploma/B-Degree or higher) in social sciences/humanities/industrial psychology/public management science or a related field of study; A minimum of 3 years relevant experience.

Recommendation

None

Key Performance Areas

Communication and awareness of EHW services and programmes; Management of EHW advisory services and EHW Project plans; Develop relevant EHW governance and standards; Management of Supply Chain Management Procedures and Contract Management; Reporting on EHW utilisation and trends; Supervising the EHW practitioner(s); planning relevant projects for the client; monitoring service provided by the service provider and the utilisation of the report on relevant executed projects on various reporting and statistical platforms; monitoring service provider SLA compliance.

Competencies

Knowledge of the the following: Policies and frameworks regarding to employee wellness programmes in government; Quantitative and qualitative research methodologies; Latest advances in employee health and wellness theory and practice; Statutory framework governing the broad management of the Public Service; Employee health and wellness theory, practice and techniques; Appreciative inquiry; Functions of the various components of the WCG to ensure a holistic, integrated approach to interventions; Project management; Monitoring and evaluation tools; Supply Chain Management Procedures and Contract Management regarding vendor invoices, payments and expenditure; Researching and Analysing; Relating and Networking; Persuading and Influencing; Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations; Deciding and Initiating Action; Leading and Supervising; Adhering to Principles and Values; Presenting and Communicating Information; Planning and Organising; Adapting and Responding to Change; Coping with Pressures and Setbacks. Skills needed: Proven computer literacy; Communication (written and verbal); Consulting and networking; Conscientiousness and accuracy; Report writing; Supervising; Analytical; Numeracy;

Remuneration

R 487 197 - R 573 897 per annum (Salary level 9).

Note on remuneration: In addition, service benefits or obligations for qualifying employees (medical assistance, housing assistance, pension-fund contributions, etc.) are funded or co-funded in terms of the applicable prescripts or collective agreements.

Notes

Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend interviews on a date and time determined by the department and submit documentation for verification purposes and criminal record vetting. All shortlisted candidates 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. The selection process will be guided by the EE targets of the employing department.

By applying for this position, you are consenting to the Western Cape Government contacting your previous employers/managers for an employment reference. Reference checks will include enquiries relating to your disciplinary records and reasons for leaving.

Should you experience difficulties with your online application, technical support is available from Monday to Friday from 08:00 to 16.00. Contact the helpline at 086 137 0214. For all other queries relating to the position, kindly contact the enquiries person as indicated in the advert. Please ensure that you submit your application before the closing date as no late applications will be considered.

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