Senior Personnel Practitioner: Disability Management (Permanent position)

A job opportunity exists for the right candidate in Western Cape

Employment Type:

Permanent

Reference No:

HO172/2026

Location:

Directorate: People Management Practices and Planning, Head Office, Cape Town

REMUNERATION

R 413 001 per annum - R 486 501 per annum Annual salary plus service benefits (13th cheque, employer's contribution to the pension fund, housing and medical aid allowance).

STARTING DATE

23 Oct 2026

CLOSING DATE

• PLEASE NOTE:

09 Nov 2026, 5:00 pm

EMPLOYMENT EQUITY

The Department of Health and Wellness is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in the regard will be appreciated.

Note: No payment of any kind is required when applying for any of the positions advertised by the Western Cape Government.

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION

An appropriate National Diploma (NQF6) in Human Resources or Social Science.

ENQUIRIES

Ms W Herabai, tel. no. (021) 483-5676

NOTE

No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post.

DUTIES (KEY RESULT AREAS/OUTPUTS)

Coordinate and implement strategies, programmes, and projects related to the Department's Disability Strategy. Co-ordination of the reasonable accommodation of employees with disabilities and the procurement of assistive devices in accordance with departmental framework. Advise districts and institutions on disclosure matters in accordance with the departmental disclosure policy and implement disability awareness programmes. Co-ordinate physical and information accessibility measures in the workplace through programmes and projects of the department. Coordinate the implementation of a Disability Sensitisation and Awareness Programme. Coordinate the implementation of a monitoring and evaluation of the Department employment practices and mainstreaming on disability matters.

COMPETENCIES

Computer literacy in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Facilitation, policy writing, general writing, research, conceptualisation, analytical, statistical analysis and communication (written and verbal) skills. Ability to interpret and apply legislation. Understanding of the Disability Framework for the Public Service. Creativity, self-motivation and assertiveness. Ability to prioritise and organise work.

EXPERIENCE

Appropriate experience.

NOTICE TO ALL

Candidates must comply with the advertised appointment requirements of the post by the closing date and time of the advert.Candidates may be subjected to a competency test. No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. As directed by the Department of Public Service and Administration, applicants must note that further checks will be conducted once they are shortlisted and that their appointment is subject to positive outcomes on these checks, which include security clearance, qualification verification, criminal records and previous employment. All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine the candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other will be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

• It will be expected of shortlisted candidates to be:
• available at the venue on the time and date as determined by the Department and
• bring along recently (not older than 6 months) certified copies of your Identity Document (ID), driver’s license (if applicable for the post), qualification and/or proof of registration at relevant statutory body etc. Failure to adhere to the aforementioned may lead to his/her application being disqualified and not further considered.