Employee Health and Wellbeing Practitioner at Lekwa Local Municipality

• Salary: R604 855.48 per annum. Task Grade 14

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• B degree in Social work/Industrial psychology/Public Health
• Sound knowledge of OHSA, Act85 of 1993, Mental Health Care Act, Act 17 of 2002, COIDA, Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework for the Public Services
• Valid knowledge and experience in Employee Assistance Programmes, Occupational Health and Safety, Wellness Management and Employce Health Programmes will be added advantage.
• Certificate in Employee Assistant Programme or Certificate in Risk Management and Incident Investigation or Certificate in SHEMTRAC/SAMTRAC will be an added advantage.
• 3-5 years' relevant experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Advance computer software (MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• The incumbent must have a valid driver's licence or have the drivers' incence within 12 months of employment.

Key Performance Areas

• Develop, implement and coordinate Employee Health and Wellness programmes.
• Manage and oversee the Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Occupational Health and Safety and maintain liaison with service providers
• Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessavents and identity occupational health and safety hazards.
• Establish und coordinate the Employee Health and Wellness Advisory Committee.
• Provide support, guidance and supervision on employee wellness cases and interventions.
• Develop, implement und review Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and frameworks.
• Monitor compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and related regulations
• Coordinate accident, incident and near-miss investigations and ensure statutory reporting
• Monitor and analyse OIIS performance indicators and implement corrective measures.
• Facilitate the effective functioning of Occupational Health and Safety Committees.
• Conduct health, wellness and safety awareness campaigns and training programmes.
• Develop and review Finployee Wellness, EAP and OHS policies.
• Compile and submit monthly, quarterly and annual wellness and OHS reports.
• Participate in internal and external audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
• Manage and monitor the Employee Health and Wellness and OHS budgets.
• Coordinate emergency preparedness, fire safety, first aid and personal protective equipment (PPE) compliance programmes.
• Maintain accurate records, registers and documentation relating to employee health and safety.
• Procure wellness and safety-related services in accordance with Supply Chain Management policies. Supervise and manage subordinate staff and coordinate performance management processes.
• Ensure compliance with institutional policies, procedures and performance management requirements.

Inherent requirements

• Excellent communication und interpersonal skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
• Strong planning, organising and reporting skills
• Sound analytical and problem solving abilities
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
• High level of accountability and ethical conduct
• Team orientation and customer service focus.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive employee matters.

Closing Date: 2026-08-17