Deputy Director: Employee Wellness
Retail, Healthcare / Pharmacy
Minimum 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.
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.
