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Deputy Director: Wellness Centre Management
Directorate: Employee Wellness and OSH
Closes Monday 9 November 2026 at 15:45
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Deputy Director to manage the employee wellness centre and physical wellness programmes at National Head Office. Suits people with a sport or biokinetics qualification and supervisory experience.
- Design and carry out physical wellness policies and procedures for Department of Correctional Services (DCS) employees.
- Manage and set up departmental gymnasiums or wellness centres, and look after them.
- Manage wellness programmes, physical health assessments, and exercise and nutrition programmes.
- Must have a 3-year National Diploma or Degree in Bio-kinetics, Sports Management or a relevant qualification, plus 3-5 years of supervisory experience at Assistant Director level in health and wellness or a related field.
- Computer literacy and a valid driver's licence are required. Statistical analysis skills, with SPSS training or similar, are needed.
- Based at National Head Office. Enquiries: Ms NS Khumalo, (012) 307 2174, or Ms TP Ngobeni, (012) 305 8589. Closing date is not stated in the advert text.
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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.
Duties
- 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.
How to apply
should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered.
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Enquiries
National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Notes from the department
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 23 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)
POST 38/31: DEPUTY DIRECTOR: WELLNESS CENTRE MANAGEMENT REF NO: HO 2026/11/38 Directorate: Employee Wellness and OSH SALARY: R932 292 per annum, (all-inclusive package) CENTRE: National Head Office 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. DUTIES: 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. ENQUIRIES: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589. NOTE: Appointment under the Public Service Act.