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Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness · People Management Practices and Planning

Senior Personnel Practitioner: Disability Management

  • Head Office, Cape Town
  • Western Cape
  • R413k /yr
  • Human Resources
Closing date
Monday, 9 November 2026 at 17:00 Closes today
Reference
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Source
DPSA · 23 Oct 2026

Requirements

Minimum educational qualification: An appropriate National Diploma (NQF6) in Human Resources or Social Science. Experience: Appropriate experience. Competencies (knowledge/skills): 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.

Duties

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.

How to apply

Applications are submitted online via www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs (click “online applications”).

Enquiries

Ms W Herabai Tel No: (021) 483-5676

Note

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

General note

It will be expected of candidates to be available for selection interviews on a date, time and place as determined by the Department. Kindly note that excess personnel will receive preference. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.

One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment. Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process. ERRATUM: Kindly note that the advert for the POST 37/287: Deputy Director: Manager Hospital Development (5/8th Post) Directorate: Facilities and Infrastructure Management, Centre: Tygerberg Hospital, Redevelopment Office, Salary R582 684 (5/8th) per annum, (A portion of the package can be structured according to the individual’s personal needs) advertised in the Public Service Vacancy 37 dated 16 October 2026, has been amended as follows: Deputy Director: Manager Hospital Development (5/8th Post) (3 Year-Contract)