Community Liaison Officer (Health Promotion)

Department of Health; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A government health department is seeking a Community Liaison Officer specializing in health promotion to lead various outreach programs and community engagement initiatives. Candidates must hold a Grade 12 and a tertiary qualification in Health Promotion or Public Health, along with a minimum of 3 years’ experience in the health sector. The role requires strong skills in community interaction, time management, and problem-solving, alongside a valid driver’s license. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in public health within Johannesburg.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years working experience in the health sector as a Health Promotion Practitioner.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Flexibility to work in any Sub-District within JHB District.

Responsibilities

• Provide health promotion activities within diverse settings.
• Manage community outreach programs and facilitate workshops.
• Coordinate with community members for educational materials.

Skills

Community engagement

Time management

Problem solving

Oral presentation

Computer literacy

Education

Grade 12

Tertiary degree or diploma in Health Promotion / Public Health

Job description

Community Liaison Officer (Health Promotion)

• Reference Number : REFS/035047
• Directorate : Public Health
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R 325 101.00 per annum (plus benefits)

Requirements :

• Grade 12, A tertiary degree or diploma in Health Promotion / Public Health. A minimum of 3 years working experience in the health sector as a Health Promotion Practitioner. A valid driver’s license. Be flexible to work in any Sub-District within JHB District. Experience working with communities and all other stakeholders. Strong time management/organisational skills including analysis and problem solving and ability to manage multiple and competing demand. experience in the delivery of oral presentation and training. Be computer literate.

Duties :

• Provide health promotion activities within diverse setting i.e., homes, heath facilities, worksites/workplaces, community- based settings (markets, early childhood learning centres, churches) and schools. • Manage, facilitate, train, and supervise the Health Promotion Practitioners Plans, organizes, and conducts community outreach programs, community events, workshops, and discussion groups to promote health education, risk reduction interventions and healthy behaviours. • Serves as facilitator in coordinating meetings and distribution of information. • Work with community members to assist with cultural and linguistic educational materials for target populations. • Engages priority populations, partners, and community organizations for participation in the planning and implementation process for initiatives to address public health concerns. • Coordinates efforts to identify and expand successful programs to protect and improve the health of the community. Promote District Health services according to principles protocols and standards with the aim of increasing the health literacy level of the community. Develop and design Digital Health Promotion information materials according to the needs of the district. Liaise with other relevant stakeholders to enhance Health Promotion interventions for the district and be part of the Outbreak Response team. Render supportive health promotion services to priority and strategic health programmes. Compiles and maintains records, reports, and statistical information. Monitor and evaluate resources allocated for Health Promotion.

Notes :

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail]. NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form and detailed CV will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer : Department of Health

Location : Johannesburg Health District

Closing Date : 23-01-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have Grade 12, A tertiary degree or diploma in Health Promotion / Public Health?

Do you have A minimum of 3 years working experience in the health sector as a Health Promotion Practitioner?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.