Deputy Director: Executive Wellness and Development at City of Tshwane

Appointment requirements

• An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Organisational Psychology, Human Resources, Social Work, Occupational Health and Safety Management or any other study field related to the position
• A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage
• A coaching programme with an accredited service provider will be an added advantage
• Experience in employee health and wellness, organisational development, employee assistance programmes and executive wellness programme management will be an added advantage
• Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa or South African Council for Social Services Profession will be an added advantage
• At least eight years’ relevant working experience in an executive coaching and leadership wellness and development environment, with four years of managerial experience
• A valid Code B driving licence
• Computer literacy
• Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes and/or competencies

• Strategic management skills; ability to work under pressure; business management skills; good interpersonal and leadership skills; negotiation skills; conflict-handling skills; planning and organising skills; good verbal and written communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality; psychological safety skills

Primary functions

• Ensure a climate conducive to promoting and sustaining motivational levels, productivity and performance by directing and controlling outcomes associated with the use, productivity and performance of personnel within the section
• Manage and coordinate executive wellness programmes and initiatives aimed at promoting the physical, psychological, emotional and social well-being of executive employees
• Render an executive wellness administration function
• Render and support industrial psychology services for executives
• Support the management of employee assistance programme services for executives