Assistant Director: EAP & Benefits at Midvaal Local Municipality

REQUIREMENTS

• B-Degree in Behavioural Science, Psychology or Social Work or equivalent NQF 7 qualifications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Meet MFMA minimum competency requirement or qualify for dispensation.
• Computer literate (MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint).
•  Excellent communication & interpersonal skills, Proven management skills including analytical thinking, empowerment, adaptability, communication, conceptual skills, leadership skills, presentation skills, conflict & stress management, negotiation skills and attention to detail.
• Project Management & Financial Management skills & experience.
• Competent in interpretation, implementation and enforcement of relevant legislation and applicable policies.
• Three to five (03 – 05) Years relevant experience at a supervisory level in EAP and handling benefits, Human Resources, Staff Welfare, Counselling and Conditions of Service.

DUTIES

• Manage and implement an Employee Assistance programme policy.
• Identifying possible areas of concern and exploring them to resolve problems through the facilitation of process plans.
• Promoting the health and wellbeing of employees and their immediate families.
• Administration of EAP programme by Managing the EAP programme budget cost effectively.  
• Maintain and update confidential information of all employees counselled ensuring that ethical and legal guidelines are maintained.
• Ensure that EAP Policy is implemented and followed accordingly.
• Amend and update EAP Policy as and when the need arises.
• Manage and Coordinate HIV/AIDS Workplace programmes by Coordinating HIV/AIDS Committee meetings, educate employees on HIV/AIDS and related illnesses, Liaise with external stakeholders on HIV/AIDS matters.
• Managing the administration of Pension funds, Retirement funds, Medical Aid, Group schemes, Medical boarding applications and employees’ leave.
• Managing the administration of housing loans and housing subsidies.
• Managing the administration of group life and funeral schemes.
• Oversee and manage the leave administration process.
• Manage, oversee, and monitor the Time & Attendance system for Council.
• Reporting accordingly on Time & Attendance issues.  
• Perform any other related ad hoc tasks as and when required or instructed by Management.