Senior Employee Health and Wellness Practitioner

About the role

The Department of Water and Sanitation is hiring a Senior Employee Health and Wellness Practitioner in Water and Sanitation Service Management: NC CD: Provincial Operations: Northern Cape, based in Kimberley. This is a permanent post, paying R413,001 a year. How to apply: All applications to be submitted online on the following link: https://erecruitment.dws.gov.za/ Reference number to quote: 131126/20 Closing date: 13 November 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV.

Responsibilities

• Implement employee wellness programmes, policies, and strategies.
• Support the implementation of chronic diseases programmes.
• Coordinating health and wellness awareness activities.
• Coordinate sports and recreational programme.
• Execute administrative duties related to the wellness programme.

Requirements

• A relevant NQF level 6 qualification as recognised by SAQA in Socal Work/Industrial Psychology/Psychology.
• 3 year experience in Employee Health and Wellness environment.
• The disclosure of a valid unexpired driver’s license.
• Knowledge and understanding of policy implementation, monitoring, and evaluation principles.
• Good communication skills both (verbal and written).
• Problem solving and analysis.
• Creativity and cultural awareness.
• Knowledge of programme coordination and facilitation.
• Good initiative skills.
• Computer skills.
• Understanding of employee wellness programme design.
• Knowledge of principles and practices for designing and implementing workplace wellness initiatives.
• Understanding of health and wellness policies, including regulatory compliance e.g. OHSA, EHWP guidelines).
• Knowledge of Public Health and Occupational Health principles.
• Understanding of key health issues e.g. mental health, chronic illness, substance abuse) in the workplace.
• Planning and organising skills.
• Understands and responds to employee needs, providing accessible and effective wellness services.