Employee Assistance Programmes Officer: Occupation at Nelson Mandela Bay Metro

Qualification and experience required:

• B.A. in Social Work (Honours).
• Registration with South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP).
• EAP course an added advantage.
• Computer literacy in MS Office.
• A valid Code EB driver’s licence.
• Three to four years’ relevant work experience.

Job purpose:

• Aligning and implementing the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) strategy and objectives through consultation and participation with internal forums/committees, developing and updating of EAP policies and practices, planning and programme design, individual counselling, formulating guidelines for HIV/AIDS programmes and maintaining, provision of management information, and evaluating the quality and adequacy of approved external interventions in developing the capacity and capability of programmes.
• As part of the selection process, candidates may be tested on any requirement, skill or competency, which will include pre-employment screening, medical examination, security vetting and psychometric assessment.
• Fringe benefits will include membership of a Retirement Fund, Medical Aid Scheme, Group Life Assurance Scheme, participation in a Housing Subsidy and Car Schemes (subject to the conditions of the various Schemes), and normal leave and sick leave benefits.