**Overview**
The City of Johannesburg Metro is recruiting for a permanent Specialist: Employee Wellness Programme within the Group Corporate and Shared Services Department, specifically under the Group Human Capital Management Branch. This role is situated at 100 Carr Street, Nedbank Building, Newtown, and offers a basic monthly salary of R52,144.69, excluding benefits. The primary purpose of this position is to manage and facilitate the delivery of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services to both employees and Councilors, through the implementation of preventative, educational, remedial, and psychosocial interventions. These interventions aim to promote overall employee well-being, address psychosocial risks, minimize productivity loss, and help employees return to optimal levels of functioning and work performance.
**What you will do**
As the Specialist: Employee Wellness Programme, you will be responsible for:
* Developing short- and long-term strategies and outlining tasks and schedules for the execution of EAP programmes.
* Maintaining confidential records necessary for the administrative and reporting requirements of the profession.
* Maximizing return on human capital investment through value-adding interventions to enhance organizational performance.
* Facilitating and guiding the smooth operation of the programme.
* Planning and guiding project processes from initiation to completion.
* Managing risks and identifying the needs of organizational employees.
* Implementing communication strategies focused on raising awareness of the services provided.
* Implementing psychosocial interventions for City of Johannesburg employees, their immediate family members, and councilors.
**Requirements (from the original advert)**
* A degree in BA (Social Work) at NQF level 7.
* A certificate in EAP.
* Registration with the South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP).
* 8 years’ relevant experience, of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level.
* Valid driver’s license.
* **Leading Competencies:**
* Ability to function under stress.
* Time management.
* High level of confidentiality and people management.
* Collaborative/Teamwork.
* Value and Integrity.
* Attention to detail and quality focused.
* Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics.
* Practice professionalism.
* **Core Competencies:**
* Analytical mind and lateral thinking.
* Diplomatic assertive way of functioning.
* Extensive travelling and extended working hours.
* Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).
* Good communication (verbal and written).
* Coordinating skills.
* Presentation skills.
* Facilitation skills.
**Who should apply**
This role is suited for a highly qualified and experienced professional with a background in social work and employee assistance programs. The ideal candidate will possess a BA (Social Work) degree at NQF level 7, an EAP certificate, and be registered with the SACSSP. They should have a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory capacity, and hold a valid driver’s license. Key attributes include strong leadership and core competencies such as the ability to manage stress, excellent time management, high levels of confidentiality, strong people management skills, and a collaborative approach. The candidate must also demonstrate integrity, attention to detail, customer service ethics, professionalism, analytical thinking, diplomatic assertiveness, computer literacy, and strong communication, coordination, presentation, and facilitation skills. The role requires readiness for extensive travelling and extended working hours.
**Deadline**
FRIDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2026
**Reference**
Original posting: https://www.govpage.co.za/vacancies/city-of-johannesburg-metro-vacancies-vacancy-circular-0902026-group-forensic-and-investigation-services-gfis
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Job description
CITY OF JOHANNESBURG METRO
WE HAVE AN EXCITING CAREER OPPORTUNITY FOR:
PERMANENT POSITION:
· SPECIALIST: EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAMME
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
· Complete the online job application form and attach all relevant and updated documents (Certified Qualification/s/Certificates, ID, and CV).
· Applicants should take note that they can be required to provide proof of original documents during the selection process.
· You will be requested to provide a brief description of your work experience relating to the vacancy.
· Applicants with membership to professional bodies need to provide a membership number and expiry date.
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· The City of Johannesburg is currently recruiting and will not demand payment in any form for any job placement. All vacancies are advertised in newspapers and on the CoJ website.
· The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per the National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. We are an equal-opportunity employer.
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· Applications, which have not been responded to within 6 weeks of closing date, should be regarded as unsuccessful
· Any misrepresentation or failure to disclose material information on the application form or CV will automatically disqualify your application.
SPECIALIST: EMPLOYEE WELLNESS PROGRAMME
DEPARTMENT:Group Corporate and Shared Services
BRANCH: Group Human Capital Management
DESIGNATION: Specialist: Employee Wellness Programme
REMUNERATION:R52 144.69 pm (basic salary, excluding benefits)
LOCATION:100 Carr Street, Nedbank Building, Newtown
Minimum Requirements:
· A degree in BA (Social Work) at NQF level 7, certificate in EAP, registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP);
· 8 years’ relevant experience of which 3 years must be at a supervisory level;
· Valid driver’s license.
Primary Function:
To manage and facilitate the provision of Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) services to employees and Councilors through the implementation of preventative, educational, remedial and psychosocial interventions aimed at promoting employee well-being, addressing psychosocial risks, minimizing productivity loss and facilitating the restoration of employees to optimal levels of functioning and work performance.
Key Performance Areas:
· To develop short- and long-term strategies and outline tasks and schedules to execute EAP programmes;
· To keep confidential records associated with the administrative and reporting requirements of the profession.
· To maximize return on human capital investment through value adding interventions to improve organizational performance.;
· To facilitate and give directions to the smooth running of the programme;
· To plan and guide project processes from the start to finish.
· To manage risks and identify organizational employees’ needs.
· Implement communication strategies aimed at creating awareness of services rendered.
· Implementation of psychosocial interventions for the COJ employees, their immediate family members and councilors.
Leading Competencies:
· Ability to function under stress;
· Time management;
· High level of confidentiality and people management;
· Collaborative/Teamwork;
· Value and Integrity;
· Attention to detail and quality focused;
· Customer and Service Delivery Management (Batho Pele) Ethics;
· Practice professionalism.
Core Competencies:
· Analytical mind and lateral thinking;
· Diplomatic assertive way of functioning;
· Extensive travelling and extended working hours.
· Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel);
· Good communication (verbal and written);
· Coordinating skills;
· Presentation;
· Facilitation skills.
“All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply and will be considered. The City of Johannesburg applies the principles of employment equity as per National legislation and policy guidelines and will consider designated groups in line with these requirements. Preference will be given to previously disadvantaged groups including those with disabilities. Appointments will be made in accordance with the approved Employment Equity Plan to promote its equitable representation in terms of race, gender, and disability.”
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Contact Person: Lindokuhle Cele
Email Address:LindokuhleC@joburg.org.za(The contact email address provided in this advertisement is strictly for enquiries only. Applications submitted via email, including CVS, qualifications, or any other supporting documents, will not be accepted or considered. All applications must be submitted through the application link provided in the advertisement
CLOSING DATE: FRIDAY, 13 NOVEMBER 2026
Applicants are respectfully informed that, if no notification of appointment/response is received within six (6) weeks of the closing date, they must accept that their application was unsuccessful. By submitting your application for a position at the City of Johannesburg, you are consenting that the personal information submitted as part of your application may be used for the purposes of the Recruitment and Selection and related process. In terms of the Talent Acquisition Policy of the City of Johannesburg, you hereby consent to the following risk checks should your application be shortlisted:
· Credit Record,
· CV validation and Employment record verification,
· Criminal check, and
· Identity validation.
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