Deputy Director: Wellness Centre Management
Department of Correctional Services
- Location
- National Head Office, Gauteng
- Salary
- R932 292 per year
- Job type
- Permanent
- Work setting
- On-site
- Sector
- Government & public service
- Closing date
- 09 Nov 2026
Posted 7 days ago
What you need
- Qualification
- Diploma
- Experience
- 3+ years
- Driver's licence
- Code 8 (EB)
- Deputy Director: wellness centres at DCS National Head Office, Pretoria
- 3-year diploma or degree in biokinetics or sports management
- 3-5 years as a supervisor at Assistant Director level in wellness
- Statistics skills (SPSS or similar)
- Valid driver's licence
- R932 292 a year
How to apply
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How to apply: should be submitted online at https://careers.dcs.gov.za/. Emailed, post or hand delivered applications will not be considered. Official advert: DPSA Public Service Vacancy Circular 38 of 2026, post 38/31, ref HO 2026/11/38. Government applications usually need the new Z83 form and a detailed CV.
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Directorate: Employee Wellness and OSH
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.
Notes:
Appointment under the Public Service Act.
Enquiries: National Head Office: Ms NS Khumalo Tel No: (012) 307 2174 or Ms TP Ngobeni Tel No: (012) 305 8589.
Reference number: HO 2026/11/38