Employee Health and Wellness Practitioner at Department of Water and Sanitation

Requirements

• An appropriate NQF level 6 qualification in occupational health and safety/social work/human resource management (with a wellness focus)/psychology (support level). A minimum of 3 years’ experience in an employee health and wellness environment. Knowledge of policy implementation. Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles. Knowledge of Employee Wellness Programme design, including principles and practices for designing and implementing workplace wellness initiatives.
• Understanding of health and wellness policies, including regulatory compliance (e.g., OSHA and EHWP guidelines). Knowledge of public health and occupational health principles. Understanding of key health issues (e.g., mental health, chronic illness and substance abuse) in the workplace. Programme coordination and facilitation. Planning and organising. Problem-solving skills. Creativity and awareness. Cultural awareness. Initiative. Computer skills. Client Orientation and Customer Focus. Good communication skills.

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the employee wellness programme in LOCMA. Implement employee wellness programmes, policies and strategies by initiating the day-to-day running of the wellness programme, rolling out health and wellness activities such as wellness days and health screenings, coordinating logistics for wellness events in collaboration with service providers, promoting participation through communication campaigns, and monitoring programme participation and effectiveness. Support the implementation of chronic disease programmes by conducting health education sessions on chronic illness management, distributing educational materials and referring employees to counselling and testing services, and tracking participation in awareness campaigns and outreach initiatives.
• Coordinate health and wellness awareness activities by organising awareness sessions, distributing educational materials during awareness events, coordinating schedules and venues for campaigns and workshops, and gathering participant feedback to improve future activities. Coordinate the sports and recreational programme by coordinating internal sports events and recreational activities, maintaining schedules, equipment and participation records, communicating upcoming events to employees, and gathering feedback to improve future sporting initiatives. Execute administrative duties related to the wellness programme, including administering the scheduling and execution of mobile clinic services and other wellness activities, creating and maintaining records and databases of wellness programme activities, participants and outcomes, maintaining attendance registers and documentation, maintaining organised filing and record-keeping systems, and compiling monthly wellness statistics for internal reports.