Employee Health And Wellness Practitioner (Hrm) Ref No

POST 25/141 : EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRACTITIONER (HRM) REF NO:

SALARY : R413 001 per annum

CENTRE : Cape Town Regional Office

REQUIREMENTS : A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National

diploma/ Degree in Social Science or Behavioural related qualification.

Registration with professional bodies such as SACSSP and HPCSA. Relevant

years of experience in the field. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance

with professional requirements Knowledge of Employee health and wellness

practices, knowledge and understanding of HIV as a developmental issue,

specialized knowledge of counselling, people management and

empowerment, client orientation and customer focus, Structure and functioning

of the Department and the sector. Language proficiency, effective

communication, presentation skills, general management and organizational

skills, interpretation of policies, ability to undertake research/gather

information, ability to work independently. A valid driver’s license and

willingness to travel is essential.

DUTIES : HIV/AIDS and TB management: Mainstream HIV/AIDS and TB into the core

functions of the department; Provide education, awareness and prevention

programmes. Plan and conduct regular Health screenings. Distribution of

wellness information material and articles. Health and Productivity

Management Services: Coordinate Disease Management & Chronic illnesses

awareness and education sessions, workshops; Support the department with

incapacity cases. Organize Mental Health information sessions and distribution

of articles on a regular basis. Liaise and make referrals to Mental Health

institutions when required. Occupational Health and Safety Management:

create awareness on occupational safety behaviour and provide information

related to Injury on duty. Wellness management: Promote work life balance for

employees. Provide support to Individuals through Wellness intervention

(Psychosocial). Provide counselling to individual employees and their

immediate family members. Conduct group counselling sessions for e.g.

debriefing or trauma. Provide management with feedback through progress

reports on referred cases while maintaining confidentiality. Support and advice

managers on handling employees experiencing wellness related challenges.

Promote individual Physical Wellness by encouraging sports activities. Plan

and conduct retirement sessions. Facilitate and assist in the Medical Health

Surveillance of employees placed in a hazardous environment.

ENQUIRIES : Ms C Rossouw Tel No: (021) 402 2014

For Cape town regional office: Email to: RecruitCPT26-72@dpw.gov.za

A minimum of three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 06) / National diploma/ Degree in Social Science or Behavioural related qualification. Registration with professional bodies such as SACSSP and HPCSA. Relevant years of experience in the field. Willing to adapt work schedule in accordance with professional requirements Knowledge of Employee health and wellness practices, knowledge and understanding of HIV as a developmental issue, specialized knowledge of counselling, people management and empowerment, client orientation and customer focus, Structure and functioning of the Department and the sector. Language proficiency, effective communication, presentation skills, general management and organizational skills, interpretation of policies, ability to undertake research/gather information, ability to work independently. A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel is essential.

HIV/AIDS and TB management: Mainstream HIV/AIDS and TB into the core functions of the department; Provide education, awareness and prevention programmes. Plan and conduct regular Health screenings. Distribution of wellness information material and articles. Health and Productivity Management Services: Coordinate Disease Management & Chronic illnesses awareness and education sessions, workshops; Support the department with incapacity cases. Organize Mental Health information sessions and distribution of articles on a regular basis. Liaise and make referrals to Mental Health institutions when required. Occupational Health and Safety Management: create awareness on occupational safety behaviour and provide information related to Injury on duty. Wellness management: Promote work life balance for employees. Provide support to Individuals through Wellness intervention (Psychosocial). Provide counselling to individual employees and their immediate family members. Conduct group counselling sessions for e.g. debriefing or trauma. Provide management with feedback through progress reports on referred cases while maintaining confidentiality. Support and advice managers on handling employees experiencing wellness related challenges. Promote individual Physical Wellness by encouraging sports activities. Plan and conduct retirement sessions. Facilitate and assist in the Medical Health Surveillance of employees placed in a hazardous environment.