Deputy Director: Employee Health and Wellness at Northern Cape Office of the Premier

REQUIREMENTS :

• Applicants should be in possession of a Bachelor’s Degree (NQF Level 7) in Social Sciences with a major in Psychology, registration with the Association of Supportive Councillors and Holistic Practitioners (ASCHP), as a wellness counsellor.
• Three (3) years’ proven experience at junior managerial (Assistant Director level) in the Employee Health, and Wellness Environment. EAP services and case management, wellness program implementation, HIV/AIDS and health promotion program, and Occupational Health and Safety. A valid driver’s licence.

Competencies: The following key competencies and skills are required for the position:

• Knowledge in Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework (DPSA), Public Service Act & Regulations, Labour Relations Act (LRA), BCEA, Employment Equity Act, Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA), HIV/AIDS policies and National Strategic Plan, COIDA and relevant health legislation, Public Finance Management Act (PFMA), Treasury Regulations.
• Counselling and interpersonal skills, Project management, Report writing and data analysis, Stakeholder management, Financial management, Leadership and people management, Conflict resolution and problem-solving, Programme coordination and implementation, Policy interpretation and application, Occupational health and safety administration, Monitoring and evaluation, Stakeholder Liaison, Facilitation and presentation skills, Planning and organising, Supervisory skills, Decision-making, Change management, Written and verbal communication, Consultation and engagement, Client orientation and customer focus. 

DUTIES :

• The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following key functions: Monitoring and coordination of the departmental implementation of the National Strategic Framework on Employee Health and Wellness.
• Managing and facilitating the development and implementation of employee health and wellness policies and programmes.
• Managing and facilitating the implementation of occupational health, safety, and environmental management strategies and programmes.
• Facilitation of the implementation of HIV/AIDS, TB, and other communicable disease prevention, support, and treatment care programmes.
• Providing operational leadership in the management, coordination, monitoring, and evaluation of human resources and activities within the unit.
• The role contributes to the creation of a healthy, productive, and supportive work environment that enhances employee performance and organisational effectiveness.