Deputy Director: Wellness Centre Management

About the role

The Department of Correctional Services is hiring a Deputy Director: Wellness Centre Management in Employee Wellness and OSH, based in National Head Office. This is a permanent post, paying R932,292 a year. How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Reference number to quote: HO 2026/11/38 Closing date: 09 November 2026 @ 15H45. Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: Appointment under the Public Service Act.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement physical wellness policies and procedures to improve the overall health and wellbeing of DCS employees.
• Manage and ensure the establishment of departmental gymnasiums/wellness centres and maintenance thereof.
• Manage and oversee all wellness programmes, physical health assessments, exercise and Nutritional programmes.
• Conduct statistical analysis of physical health assessment data, interprets the quantitative data and compile physical health reports.
• Manage performance information.
• Management of human resources, finance and assets.

Requirements

• An appropriate 3 years National Diploma/Degree in Bio-kinetics/Sports Management or relevant qualification.
• 3-5 years supervisory experience at an Assistant Director level in Health and Wellness or related environment.
• Experience and knowledge in biokinetics, gymnasiums Sport will be an added advantage.
• Computer literacy.
• Valid driver’s licence.
• Competencies And Attributes:
• Understanding of Public Service policy and legislative framework
• Experience and knowledge with regard to wellness programmes
• Human resources
• Logistics and project management
• Excellent statistical analysis skills with training in SPSS or similar model
• Policy development, analysis, coordination and implementation
• Communication, facilitation, project and programme management
• Change management
• Client orientation and customer focus
• Problem solving
• Service delivery innovation
• People management and empowerment
• Integrity and honesty
• Confidentiality
• Good interpersonal relations
• In-depth knowledge and implementation of employee health and wellness programs
• Ability to network with external stakeholders
• Financial management