Industrial Psychologist at Public Protector South Africa

Requirements

The appointee should: 

• Be in possession of a NQF 8 in Industrial Psychology. Have at least 5 years’ experience proven Track record as an Industrial Psychologist.
• Be registered with the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA). Have a valid driver’s license.
• Be Computer literate in MS Office. Excellent understanding of policy and procedure processes, legislation. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Self-motivated and a strong team player. Experience in a public service is essential.
• In-depth knowledge of the Human Resource function and project management principles and how to facilitate this within the organisation Proficient in the application of the following:
• Psychometric and competency assessments
• Programme management
• Research, report compilation, analysis and presentation experience
• Individual and group counselling

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Manage Occupational Health to ensure operational efficiency and compliance.

• Investigate and follow up on all health-related absenteeism cases in order to influence resolution of root causes and promote efficiency in the Organisation.
• Assess advice and facilitate administration of disability cases.
• Conducting research to gain a better understanding of workplace dynamics and to develop strategies for improving workplace environments
• Advising management on policies and practices related to employee attitudes, morale, and motivation
• Collaborating with human resources team and management team to develop and implement employee wellness programs and organizational initiatives

Promote Health environment

• Conduct psychological assessments and creating behavioural profiles of employees to assist in recruitment, selection, and placement processes
• Conduct Occupational Health Medical Surveillance to identify hazardous areas and reduce the risk of illness and to assist in identifying the possible cause.
• Conduct Health Campaigns to promote good health and reduce risks of illnesses.
• Coordinate Employee Assistance Programme through counselling in order to assist employees in solving and reducing personal/health problems for referral to appropriate institutions.
• Counselling and coaching employees on job-related issues, work-related stress, and career development
• Administering of psychometric test and provision of feedback/ recommendation

Stakeholders Management

• Develop appropriate communication interventions on health matters with specific reference to chronic disease such as HIV/Aids.
• Implement and monitor communications with service providers such as medical aid schemes, insurance organisations, health institutions, SANCA, Organised Labour, etc on matters impacting employee welfare

Perform general functional management and administrative activities.

• Generate, consolidate and submit reports and statistics as and when required by the management.