Department of Agriculture (DOA)
Location: Pretoria, Head Office
Job Type: Permanent (Level 9)
Closing Date: 05 December 2025 (same departmental closing date cycle)
Reference Number: 3/3/1/08/2025
About the Department of Agriculture (DOA)
The Department of Agriculture is committed to creating a supportive, productive, and healthy workforce. Through the Directorate: Diversity Management and Transformation Strategies, the DOA ensures that employee wellness, organisational health, and transformation initiatives align with national labour legislation and public service mandates.
This position plays a vital role in enhancing the wellbeing of employees through psychosocial support, wellness programmes, crisis intervention, and compliance with Employee Health and Wellness (EHW) statutes.
Position Overview
The Assistant Director: Employee Health and Wellness will design, coordinate, and implement holistic wellness programmes and health interventions for DOA employees.
You will lead psychosocial services, organisational wellness initiatives, sports & recreation policy implementation, crisis response, and performance management of the EHW team.
This role requires a strong counselling background, public service EHW experience, and the ability to deliver impactful wellness solutions in a complex government environment.
Key Responsibilities
1. Employee Health & Wellness Programme Management
- Design and coordinate EHW services and wellness programmes.
- Implement organisational and individual wellness initiatives aligned with DOA needs.
- Oversee nutrition and sports/recreation activities as per policy.
2. Psychosocial Support & Crisis Intervention
- Provide psychosocial support to employees.
- Deliver specialised trauma and crisis interventions within 24–72 hours when required.
- Offer guidance and support to peer counsellors across the department.
3. Employee Needs Analysis & Reporting
- Conduct wellness assessments to identify risks, challenges, and support needs.
- Compile sessional and DPSA reports for compliance and performance tracking.
- Capture and analyse wellness data for strategic planning.
4. Training, Development & Workshop Facilitation
- Develop workshop materials for wellness programmes.
- Organise training sessions on mental health, management support, and EHW initiatives.
- Promote awareness of wellness services across DOA units.
5. Performance & Operational Management
- Manage the performance of direct reports.
- Ensure adherence to statutory frameworks, including labour legislation and EHW policies.
- Support operational planning and project management within the unit.
Minimum Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or Psychology
- Professional registration with:
- SACSSP (for Social Workers), or
- HPCSA (for Psychologists)
- 3 years supervisory experience in Employee Health and Wellness
- Valid driver’s licence & willingness to travel
Job-Related Knowledge
- HR legislative framework including:
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Labour Relations Act
- Employment Equity Act
- Public Service Regulations & Public Service Act
- Employee Health and Wellness legislation
- Performance management and supervision policies
Core Competencies
- Counselling & trauma intervention
- Group facilitation
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Presentation & interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving & analytical thinking
- Conflict management
- Project management
- Computer literacy
Why Join the Department of Agriculture?
- Influence organisational wellbeing on a national scale.
- Play a key role in mental health, productivity, and employee support.
- Work within a transformative environment committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Enjoy stable public-sector employment with opportunities for growth.
How to Apply
Submit the following before the closing date:
- Completed Z83 Form
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (PDF, max 10MB)
Submit via email:
ASDEHWrecruit082025@nda.agric.za
Or hand deliver to:
20 Steve Biko Street, Agriculture Place, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002
Employment Equity Note:
Coloured, Indian, White males, White females, and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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