POST 25/404 : ASSISTANT DIRECTOR: HEALTH AND WELLNESS REF NO: REFS/050352
SALARY : R487 197 per annum (Level 09), (plus benefits)
CENTRE : Johannesburg (Head Office)
REQUIRMENTS : National Diploma (NQF level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Science/
Psychology/ Social Sciences (Social Work). Registration with the Health
Professions Council of South Africa or South African Council for Social
Services Professions. 3-5 years’ experience within Employee Health and
Wellness Environment of which 2 years must be at a supervisory level.
Knowledge And Skills: Project management methodologies, Business
performance management and Community relations & Stakeholder
relationship management. Analytical thinking, Research, Computer utilization,
Policy formulation, Conflict management and financial management.
Adaptability during changes to meet departmental goals. Strategic
management and Change/diversity management. Knowledge of GPG and
DPSA policies and procedures, relevant legislation and Public Service
Regulations. Understanding of expectations of customers. Knowledge of SLAs.
Management information and knowledge of GPG political and executive
structures.
DUTIES : Develop and promote disease and chronic illnesses management
programmes. Manage and promote mental health and psychosomatic
illnesses. Manage injury on duty and incapacity due to ill health. Develop and
implement policies, procedures, guidelines and promote occupational health
education. Manage resources (Human / equipment/Assets). Conduct
awareness programmes on the functions and purpose of health surveillance
and the relevant laws and regulations. Develop and implement a toolkit for
Mental Health Promotion in the workplace which looks at practical steps for
addressing mental health. Measure the impact of programmes that reduce the
psychosocial and physical demands of the workplace that trigger stress.
Develop and implement strategies to reduce stigma and discrimination against
people living with mental diseases as well as the promotion of human rights
and wellness. Provide and promote utilization of counselling and support
services. Develop cost effective health care programmes to quantify Return on
investment ROI. Develop Departmental Health and Productivity Management
Policy and flexible policies that address work-life balance. Coordinate the
implementation of wellness programmes, projects and interventions. Manage
staff Plan, organize and control activities pertaining to the functions of the
programme Provide technical advice to management Evaluate and monitor
performance of employees to ensure achievement of strategic goals.
ENQUIRIES : Ms. A. Mkhombo Tel No: (011)355 -7521 / Ms. P. Mabasa Tel No: (011) 355 –
7175
NOTE : In line with the Department’s employments Equity Plan, preference will be
given to Persons with Disabilities Coloured Females, Indian Females, White
Females candidates.