Deputy Director: Employee Wellness at Limpopo Department of Economic Development, Environment and Tourism

REQUIREMENTS :

• An NQF 6 qualification in Social Work / Social Sciences / Psychology or equivalent as recognized by SAQA. Successful registration with South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP) or the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Five (5) years’ experience within the Employee Health and Wellness field of which three (3) years must be at supervisory level (ASD level). Valid driver’s license (with exception of persons with disability).

DUTIES :

• Manage the implementation and promotion of Employee Health and Wellness Programmes and interventions (physical wellness programme, counselling and therapeutic services). Manage the implementation of Safety, Health, Environment, Risk and Quality (SHERQ) and Injury on Duty (COIDS) prescripts. Manage the implementation of TB, HIV & AIDS, STI prevention programmes and Cheka Impilo programme. Provide counselling services and manage chronic illnesses as outlined in the pillars of Employee Health and Wellness Framework from DPSA. Coordinate and implement Health and Productivity programmes in the department. Oversee EAP and diversity management initiatives. Develop implementation plan for management of occupational injuries and diseases. Market OHS and Health and Wellness policies in the department. Facilitate the implementation of Work-life balance programmes. Management and facilitation of resources (financial, human and physical) in accordance with the relevant directives and legislation. Liaise with internal and external stakeholders.