The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness is inviting suitably qualified candidates to apply for a permanent Health Promoter position at Bongolethu Clinic in the Oudtshoorn Sub-district, Garden Route District. This opportunity is ideal for individuals who are passionate about improving community health, promoting healthy lifestyles, and supporting healthcare initiatives within local communities.
The successful candidate will play an important role in educating communities about health-related issues, promoting disease prevention, supporting health campaigns, and strengthening partnerships between healthcare facilities and community stakeholders. The position offers an opportunity to work directly with families, schools, community organisations, and local government structures to improve public health outcomes.
If you enjoy working with people, conducting community outreach programmes, and making a positive impact on the health and wellbeing of communities, this government vacancy could be the ideal career opportunity.
- Position: Health Promoter
- Department: Department of Health and Wellness, Western Cape Government
- District: Garden Route District
- Location: Bongolethu Clinic, Oudtshoorn Sub-district
- Salary: R201 093 per annum
About This Opportunity
The Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness has advertised a vacancy for the position of Health Promoter, based at Bongolethu Clinic within the Oudtshoorn Sub-district, part of the Garden Route District. This role forms an important part of community-based healthcare delivery, focusing on health education, disease prevention, and the promotion of wellbeing across communities and informal settlements within the sub-district.
Candidates who are passionate about community health work, enjoy engaging directly with the public, and are committed to improving health outcomes at grassroots level are encouraged to apply for this position.
Salary Package
The successful candidate will receive an annual salary of R201 093 per annum. This remuneration reflects the entry-level nature of the post and the community-focused scope of the role.
Centre
Bongolethu Clinic is located within the Oudtshoorn Sub-district, forming part of the broader Garden Route District health network. The clinic serves surrounding communities and informal settlements, and the appointed Health Promoter will play a central role in extending health education and support services beyond the clinic walls into the community itself.
Minimum Requirements
Applicants must meet the following minimum educational and experience criteria:
Qualification: A General Education and Training Certificate (GETC), equivalent to Grade 9 or the old Standard 7 qualification.
Experience: Appropriate and demonstrable experience working within communities is required. Preference will likely be given to candidates who can show a track record of community engagement or outreach work.
Inherent Job Requirements:
- A valid Code B or EB driver’s licence is compulsory, along with a genuine willingness to travel within the sub-district as operational needs require.
- Willingness to assist at other clinics within the sub-district when operational circumstances call for additional support.
- Candidates must be prepared to work directly within communities and informal settlements, which may include environments with limited infrastructure and resources.
Competencies: Good communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential. The role requires regular interaction with community members, health coordinating structures, and various stakeholders, so clear and effective communication is a core requirement.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
The appointed Health Promoter will be responsible for a broad range of community health education and support functions, including:
Health Education and Support: Rendering a high standard of health education and support services to clients, ensuring that community members receive accurate, accessible, and relevant health information.
Health Project Planning and Implementation: Planning and implementing health projects across facilities, schools, and communities to meet defined health objectives. This includes designing outreach initiatives suited to the specific needs of the sub-district.
Stakeholder Liaison: Building and maintaining relationships with community health coordinating structures, local government departments, and other relevant stakeholders. This collaborative approach supports an integrated model of health care delivery across the region.
Programme Monitoring: Monitoring and implementing service delivery programmes to ensure that health promotion initiatives are effectively reaching their intended audiences and achieving measurable outcomes.
Support to Facility Management: Providing efficient support to the Health Facility Manager, particularly with regard to adapting broad departmental policy so that it aligns with the specific health educational and promotional needs of patients and the surrounding community.
Resource Utilisation: Ensuring the effective and efficient use of all available resources allocated to health promotion activities within the sub-district.
Integrated Service Delivery: Ensuring purposeful integration of health education and promotion services with existing service provision, including coordination between the health facility, external stakeholders, and other community-based services operating in the area.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted online through the official Western Cape Government careers portal at www.westerncape.gov.za/health-jobs. Applicants should select the “online applications” option to begin the submission process.
Ensure that all supporting documents, including proof of qualifications and identification, are prepared and ready for upload prior to beginning the application process.
No payment of any kind is required when applying for this post. Applicants are advised to be cautious of any individual or entity requesting payment in connection with this recruitment process, as this practice is not authorised by the Department.
Important Notes for Applicants
Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo both a written and an oral assessment as part of the selection process. Applicants should prepare accordingly for both stages of evaluation, as these assessments will play a key role in determining suitability for the position.
Candidates are encouraged to reflect on their practical community experience and communication abilities ahead of any scheduled assessments, given the emphasis placed on these competencies within the role.
Closing Date Reminder
Applicants are advised to submit applications as early as possible to avoid any technical difficulties or last-minute delays during the online submission process. Confirmation of the exact closing date should be verified directly on the official Western Cape Government careers portal, as this detail was not specified in the original advertisement text provided.
