Department of Agriculture – Assistant Director: Employee Health and Wellness Vacancy

The Department of Agriculture invites suitably qualified candidates to apply for the position of ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS REF NO: 3/3/1/59/2025 within the Directorate: Diversity Management and Transformation Strategies.

This position focuses on coordinating employee wellness programmes, providing psychosocial support services, and promoting a healthy work environment for employees and their families. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting organisational wellbeing through counselling, wellness interventions, and strategic health programmes.

Salary

R468 459 per annum

Centre

Pretoria, Gauteng

Applicants must clearly indicate the reference number when submitting their application.

Minimum Requirements

Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Work or Psychology recognised by SAQA.

Professional Registration:

• Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a Social Worker
  OR
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) for Psychologists.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in Employee Health and Wellness.

Additional Requirements:

• Valid driver’s licence.
• Ability to work irregular hours when required.

Knowledge and Competencies:

• Counselling and psychosocial support services.
• Quality assurance principles.
• Employee wellness programme coordination.
• Strategic planning and initiative.
• Monitoring and evaluation.

Job Related Skills:

• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Strategic planning and leadership.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Report writing and documentation.
• People management and supervision.
• Monitoring and evaluation.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Customer service orientation.
• Computer literacy.

Candidates must demonstrate strong leadership, professionalism, and the ability to manage confidential employee wellness matters.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Employee Health and Wellness Programme Coordination

• Design and coordinate employee health and wellness services and programmes.
• Provide psychosocial services to employees, their immediate family members, and related contacts.
• Provide support and guidance to peer counsellors.

Trauma and Crisis Management

• Render specialised interventions within 72 hours in cases of trauma management and diffusion.
• Conduct counselling sessions and compile sessional reports.

Consultation and Organisational Support

• Conduct management and supervisory consultations.
• Provide professional advice regarding employee wellness and psychosocial matters.

Awareness and Training

• Conduct needs assessments and analysis for redress.
• Coordinate awareness campaigns on Employee Health and Wellness policies.
• Develop workshop materials and facilitate wellness training sessions.

Wellness Promotion Initiatives

• Coordinate sport, recreation, nutrition, and physical wellness programmes.
• Promote awareness of healthy lifestyles and wellbeing initiatives.
• Develop and distribute wellness articles through departmental communication platforms.

Compliance and Reporting

• Compile operational and compliance reports for the Department of Public Service and Administration (DPSA).
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and reporting deadlines.
• Participate in the consolidation of compliance documentation.

The Assistant Director will contribute to promoting a supportive workplace environment and ensuring the successful implementation of employee wellness programmes.

Work Environment

The position is based in:

• Pretoria, Gauteng

The successful candidate may be required to travel and work irregular hours depending on organisational wellness programme requirements.

Enquiries

Ms A Ferreira
Tel: 082 827 0612

How to Apply

Applications can be submitted through the following methods:

Hand Delivery:

20 Steve Biko Street
Agriculture Place
Arcadia
Pretoria
0002

Email Applications:

ADEHWrecruit592025@nda.gov.za

Applicants must ensure that all supporting documents, qualifications, and professional registrations are included in their application.

Important Notes

• Candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply.
• Applications are invited from persons of all races and genders, including persons with disabilities.
• Only applicants registered with SACSSP or HPCSA will be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
• Late applications may not be considered.

Apply for ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS REF NO: 3/3/1/59/2025

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