Assistant Director: Health and Wellness at Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport

Requirements :

• National Diploma (NQF Level 6)/ Degree (NQF Level 7) in Human Science/Social Science (Social Work)/ Counselling Psychology. Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa or South Africa African Council for Social Services Professions. 3-5 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 Community relations & Stakeholder relationship management. Analytical thinking Research, Computer utilization, Policy formulation Conflict management, financial management, Adaptability during changes to meet the goals Strategic management 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 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.