EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS PRACTITIONER (REF NO: DHET 44/09/2026)

An appropriate bachelor's degree/ advanced diploma (NQF Level 6) in Psychology/ Behavioural Science/ Social Work majoring in Psychology. A minimum of one (1) to two (2) years of practical experience in the Employee Health and Wellness environment. Knowledge of HIV, STIs and TB legislation and related policies. Knowledge of Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework in the Public Service with a focus on HIV, STIs and TB, Health and Productivity, and Wellness Management Pillars. Competent in conducting short term counselling, psychoeducation, and trauma defusing and debriefing. Knowledge of the Mental Health Care Act, EHWP related legislations and understanding of all PILIR processes and COID Act. Registration with the following statutory bodies is compulsory: South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) as a social worker, Health Professions Council of South Africa as a counselling/clinical psychologist or registered counsellor. Registration with the relevant professional bodies like Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa (EAPA-SA), South African Occupational Social Work Association (SAOSWA) and Association for Supportive Counsellors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP) and others will be an added advantage. Good interpersonal relations skills, communication skills (verbal and written). Analytical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills, Innovative and creative, project management skills, presentation skills, planning and organising skills, report writing skills, good coordination skills, counselling skills, client orientation, ethical and maintaining confidentiality. Understanding of Public Service legislation, regulations, and policies. Computer literacy in MS Word, excel, PowerPoint and Outlook. A valid drivers’ license. DUTIES: Promotion of the Employee Health and Wellness Programmes, refer employees with substance abuse disorders to external organisations and produce reports of formal referrals, promotion of physical wellness of employees through sports programmes, implementation of wellness campaigns including mental health awareness, reduce mental illness stigma and others as per the customised health calendar, provide work-life balance services, implementation of stress and financial management workshops including pre-retirement planning programme workshops to ensure financial wellness, implementation of HIV, STIs and TB, health and productivity awareness campaigns, promotion of reasonable accommodation for employees with health conditions, and promotion of disease and chronic illness management. Conduct counselling, psychoeducation, and trauma debriefing. Facilitate bereavement processes and support bereaved families, compile section reports on weekly and monthly basis including submissions, memorandums, and other correspondence required, ensure clients files are updated and kept safe. A recognized National Diploma in Human Resources Management or Public Management/ Administration. A minimum of One (1) to two (2) years’ working experience in Human Resource environment coupled with (2) years’ supervisory experience. Knowledge of HR prescripts, policies and procedures within the 18 Public Service Knowledge of PERSAL and Smartsheet. Good communication (verbal and written), interpersonal and organisational skills, Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines, Good Knowledge of Public Service Act, 1994 (as amended) Public Service Regulations, 2016, Labour Relations Act (LRA), 1995, Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA), 1997, Employment Equity Act (EEA), 1998, Skills Development Act, 1998. Skills: Computer literacy (MS Word, Excel, Power Point). report writing, planning, organizing, verbal and written communication skills. presentation skills, problem solving, administration, filing and time management skills.

Render effective and efficient Human Resources services, Verify payroll and respond to payroll-related queries, Process employee benefits in accordance with applicable policies and procedures, Manage employee files and ensure proper record management in line with legislative requirements, Oversee staff establishment processes, including appointments and maintenance of records, Administer termination of services in compliance with Public Service prescripts, Coordinate recruitment and selection processes, including compiling memoranda for advertisement of posts, Arrange interview logistics, including booking venues and coordinating panels Verify and manage leave transactions on the Smartsheet system, Administer and monitor leave records for staff member, Provide training and mentoring to junior staff ,Supervise and manage the performance of HR staff Providing monthly statistic and assist with Auditor General Queries.

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