Wellness Practitioner: Employee Wellness

About this post

The Eastern Cape Department of Education is looking for a Wellness Practitioner: Employee Wellness in Amathole East. It is a permanent post on salary level 7, paying R338 106 – R398 277 per annum.

Section: Directorate: AE Education District Office

Closing date: Friday, 13 November 2026. Late applications are not considered.

What you need

The official advert asks for:

• A qualification at an NQF level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety/Social Work/Human Recourses Management or Industrial Relations.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience Employee Health and Wellness environment.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles.
• Knowledge of Employee Wellness Programme design, including principles and practices for designing and implementing workplace wellness initiatives.
• Understanding of health and wellness policies, including regulatory compliance (e.g. OHSA and EHWP guidelines).
• Knowledge of public health and occupational health principles.
• Understanding of key health issues (e.g. mental health, chronic illness and substance abuse) in the workplace.
• Programme coordination and facilitation.
• Planning and organising.
• Problem solving skills.
• Creativity and awareness.
• Knowledge of the following legislations: Labour Relations Act, Employment of Educators' Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and other key pieces of Employment Legislation and Policies.
• Communication (verbal and written).
• Strategic planning and leadership skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Report writing skills.
• … and 6 more points in the official advert.

What you’ll do

• The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the employee wellness programme.
• Implement employee wellness programmes, policies and strategies by initiating the day-to-day running of the wellness programme, rolling out health and wellness activities such as wellness days and health screenings, coordinating logistics for wellness events in collaboration with service providers, promoting participation through communication campaigns, and monitoring programme participation and effectiveness.
• Support the implementation of chronic disease programmes by conducting health education sessions on chronic illness management, distributing educational materials and referring employees to counselling and testing services, and tracking participation in awareness campaigns and outreach initiatives.
• Coordinate health and wellness awareness activities by organising awareness sessions, distributing educational materials during awareness events, coordinating schedules and venues for campaigns and workshops, and gathering participant feedback to improve future activities.
• Coordinate the sports and recreational programme by coordinating internal sports events and recreational activities, maintaining schedules, equipment and participation records, communicating upcoming events to employees, and gathering feedback to improve future sporting initiatives.
• Execute administrative duties related to the wellness programme, including administering the scheduling and execution of mobile clinic services and other wellness activities, creating and maintaining records and databases of wellness programme activities, participants and outcomes, maintaining attendance registers and documentation, maintaining organised filing and record-keeping systems, and compiling monthly wellness statistics for internal …

Tips before you apply

• Use the new Z83 application form. Fill in every section and sign it: unsigned or incomplete Z83 forms are usually not considered.
• Quote the reference number DOE34/10/2026 on your application and in the subject line of any e-mail.
• Attach only the documents this advert asks for, such as a CV with your experience dated month and year. Many departments ask for certified copies only once you are shortlisted.
• Show clearly on your CV that you meet each requirement above, for example your Grade 12 results or driver's licence code.