Senior Administrator Officer: Employee Health and Wellness

As printed in Circular 38 of 2026 · page 323 · open the PDF (opens in new tab)

POST 38/457: SENIOR ADMINISTRATOR OFFICER: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS REF NO: REFS/ 056940 Branch: Corporate Services
SALARY: R413 001 per annum (Level 08), (plus benefits)
CENTRE: Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIREMENTS: An NQF level 6 National Diploma/NQF level 7 Bachelor’s Degree in behavioural/social science/ social work /psychology. Minimum of 2-3 years’ experience in the field of health and wellness and or gender, youth and disability management. Knowledge and Skills Relevant Legislation and Public Service Regulations, Understanding of expectations of customers, Knowledge of SLAs, Management information knowledge and Knowledge of GPG political and executive structures. Change management, Planning and organising, Strategy, Policy development, Project Management, People oriented, Financial Management, Knowledge of Acts governing Public Service, including Employment Equity, Public Service, Labour Relations, Basic Conditions of Service, Basic Human rights, Millennium development Goals, National Strategic Plan on Employee Health and Wellness, COIDA and OHSA.
DUTIES: Raise employee awareness on healthy lifestyle matters through emails, newsletters and articles, Organize information sharing sessions and workshops on different lifestyle matters as guided by the health calendar, facilitate the activities of sports and recreation programme, distribute pamphlets and information brochure to employees on health and wellness, make all logistical arrangements e.g. Booking of boardrooms, catering and attendance registers and conduct awareness sessions on approved policies and programmes. Coordinate the provision of life skills coaching and mentorship programmes conducted by service providers or wellness specialists. Coordinate activities and provide secretariat services at wellness Committees eg. Wellness coordinator committee, peer educators committees, sports and recreation committees in the department. Provide administrative support on the services rendered by employee health and wellness contractors according to the agreed service standards. Handle administrative matters related to claims, invoices and payments of the service provider. Record and file keeping of all invoices and receipts of ordering and purchases done by the Unit. Manage the logistical arrangements of workshops and booking venues for events. Manage transport arrangements and booking accommodation for the sub directorate. Keeping records of meetings in the sub directorate. Provide inputs in the development of EHW policies. Update and amend the draft policy according to inputs from stakeholders during consultations. Facilitate workshops on EHW explaining policies, guidelines and procedures. Supervise admin officers and interns. Provide mentoring and coaching. Provide administrative support in management of office equipment, office allocation and assistive devices. Coordinate logistical arrangements for the implementation of EHW programmes.
ENQUIRIES: Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011) 355 -7521)/ Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 – 7175
APPLICATIONS: To apply for the below positions, please apply online at http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za For general enquiries please contact Human Resource on 011 355- 7175/7521.Only online applications will be considered
NOTE: Applicants must utilise the most recent Z83 application form for employment, issued by the Minister for the Public Service and Administration in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016. All fields in the New Z83 form must be completed. Furthermore, a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) must also be attached. Failure to attach the Comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) will result in disqualification, you are encouraged to upload the initialled and signed Z83. The New Z83 form is obtainable from any Public Service Department or the DPSA website www.dpsa.gov.za/documents. Only shortlisted candidates who meet all the requirements of the post will be requested to submit certified copies of qualifications, identity document and valid driver’s license (where driving/travelling is an inherent requirement of the job) not older than six (06) months. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview. Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity. It is our intention to promote representation (race, gender and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of posts and candidates whose transfer/promotion/appointment will promote representation will receive preference. It is the Department’s intention to promote equity through the filling of all numeric targets as contained in the Employment Equity Plan. To facilitate this process successfully, an indication of race, gender and disability status is required. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The Department reserves the right not to appoint. If you do not receive any response from us within 3 months, please accept your application was unsuccessful. In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be given to persons with disabilities, Coloured Females, Indian Females, White Females candidates.
CLOSING DATE: 06 November 2026