Human Resource Practitioner: Employee Health and Wellness Ekurhuleni East TVET College at Department of Higher Education and Training

REQUIREMENTS :

• A Grade 12 / Matric / Level 4 certificate. An appropriate Diploma / Degree qualification with Psychology Bachelor’s Degree with psychology, sports science, Employee Assistance Programme/ Employee Wellness Certificate will be an added advantage. 1-2 years’ experience in Employee Health & Wellness field / Employee Assistance Programme. Registration with SACSSP/HPCSA/EAPSA is a prerequisite. Computer Literacy. A valid driver’s Licence.
• Knowledge of integrated Employee Health and Wellness strategic framework. Understanding of Wellness Management includes psychosocial, physical, financial and organisational wellness. Understanding Health and Productivity, including PILIR. In-depth knowledge in conducting counselling.
• Understanding of special programmes such as Gender and Disability. Planning and organizing skills. Written and verbal communication skills. Presentation and Report Writing. Adhere to professional bodies code of conduct. Undertake other duties assigned by immediate supervisor. 

DUTIES :

• Provide Effective and efficient administrative support in the implementation of Employee Health and Wellness strategic framework. Assist with the implementation of health and wellness policy for the College. Proactively develop relationships with employees by making an effort to understand their needs, anticipate and provide solutions to their needs.
• Proactively engage with high-risk employees through the various channels (calls, face-to-face sessions and onward referrals) to lower their risk over time. Liaising with third parties to gather information and resolve issues timeously. Identifying opportunities to offer information and make suggestions based on an employee’s needs.
• To ensure continuity of care for the employees, through follow-up interactions. Establish and maintain relationships at all levels with external partners and internal departments to facilitate expeditious resolution of queries.
• Conducting Trainings on staff development. Assist with conducting Health and wellness surveys. Coordinate Health and Wellness programme based on the Health Wellness surveys. Coordinate all logistical arrangements for workshops on Health and Wellness programmes to create awareness and support.
• Promote psycho-social/physical wellness of employees in the College. Provide counselling. Provide interventions to mitigate absenteeism. Monitor programmes to manage lifestyle diseases and Health risks. Provide logistical support in commemoration for National Health events in accordance with national strategic plan.
• Comply with the DHET and College policies and procedures. Adhere to Department of Higher Education & Training and College policies and procedures.