Deputy Director: Employee Wellness

Requirements

An NQF 6 qualification in Social Work / Social Sciences / Psychology or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. Successful registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) or the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Five (5) years’ experience within the Employee Health and Wellness field of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability). Skills and Knowledge: Knowledge of the relevant Employee Health & Wellness related legislations, policies and regulations. National Strategic Plan for RSA on HIV and AIDS & STIs and Integrated Employee Health & Wellness Framework. Knowledge of OHS and COID legislation, policies and regulations. Knowledge of research and evaluation processes and procedures. Code of Ethics and Batho Pele Principles. Departmental policies and procedures. Communication skills (verbal and written). Financial management. Counselling skills. Listening and negotiation skills. Decision making skills. Planning and organizing skills. Computer literacy. Change and diversity management. Conflict management and problem solving. Motivational skills. Report writing skills. Management and supervisory skills. Service delivery and innovation. Strategic capability and leadership. Interpersonal skills. Analytical thinking. Coordination and monitoring. Policy formulation skills.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the implementation and promotion of Employee Health and Wellness Programmes and interventions (physical wellness programme, counselling and therapeutic services). Manage the implementation of Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ) and Injury on Duty (COIDS) prescripts. Manage the implementation of TB, HIV & AIDS, STI prevention programmes and Cheka Impilo programme. Provide counselling services and manage chronic illnesses as outlined in the pillars of Employee Health and Wellness Framework from DPSA. Coordinate and implement Health and Productivity programmes in the department. Oversee EAP and diversity management initiatives. Develop implementation plan for management of occupational injuries and diseases. Market OHS and Health and Wellness policies in the department. Facilitate the implementation of Work-life balance programmes. Management and facilitation of resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with the relevant directives and legislation. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.

How to Apply

Enquiries

Ms WA Klaassen Tel No: (015) 293 8691 163