Deputy Manager: Employee Wellness

About the role

Mmabana, within the Department of Arts, Culture, Sports and Recreation of the North West Provincial Government, is appointing a Deputy Manager: Employee Wellness (permanent appointment, reference DMEW/HO/22/2026) at its Mmabana head office. The post develops and manages integrated employee health and wellness programmes that promote a safe, supportive, productive and resilient workforce. The closing date is 12 November 2026.

Key responsibilities

• Develop wellness strategies, annual plans, policies and awareness programmes.
• Coordinate employee assistance, counselling referrals, health promotion and incapacity-support processes.
• Manage wellness service providers, contracts, confidentiality and utilisation reporting.
• Analyse wellness trends and recommend preventative interventions.
• Coordinate occupational health, psychosocial support and return-to-work initiatives.
• Monitor programme effectiveness, risks, budgets and compliance.

Required profile

• NQF Level 7 qualification in Social Work, Psychology, Employee Wellness, Occupational Health or a related field.
• Current registration with the relevant professional council where required.
• At least five years' relevant experience, including three years at supervisory or programme-management level.
• Knowledge of employee wellness, case management, labour legislation, ethics and confidentiality.
• A valid driver's licence is an added advantage.

Required skills

• Programme management
• Counselling coordination
• Stakeholder engagement and communication
• Analysis and sound judgement