South African National Parks is one of the world's leading conservation and scientific research bodies and a leading proponent of maintaining the indigenous natural environment.
South African National Parks, (SANParks), manages a system of parks which represents the indigenous fauna, flora, landscapes and associated cultural heritage of the country. Of al...
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To provide professional Wellness advisory and administrative services to all employees, sections and departments contributing to a harmonious and productive workforce in Kruger National Park.
Requirements
Degree in Behavioural Sciences (Social Work, Psychology and any health-related field)
Should be registered with a relevant professional body and EAPA-SA.
At least 3-5 years’ experience as Wellness practitioner.
Driver license is compulsory code 8.
Strong ethics and liability.
The candidate must be computer literate (MS Excel, MS Word, Outlook, and Internet Explorer, AS400 file extraction and electronic file)
Candidate must have an understanding of relevant EAP legislation, policies and procedures.
Basic knowledge of financial management’
The candidate should have the following skills, i.e., conflict resolution, interpersonal, problem-solving skills, presentation skills and planning & organising skills.
Responsibilities
Identify needs e.g., alcohol and drug abuse, lack of coping skills, stress, depression and trauma.
Ensure health risk management e.g., vaccinations.
Educate employees on mental health.
Promote physical fitness to employees through sports activities and Gymnasium.
Implement and administer housing committee resolutions (allocation and auditing)
Educate employees on terminal illnesses e.g., HIV/Aids, Cancer, TB.
Promotion of nutrition for a healthy lifestyle of employees.
Promotion of healthy productivity and workplace cooperation.
Educate employees on the prevention of HIV/AIDS, TB, Cancer and hypertension nutrition for a healthy lifestyle.
Counsel troubled employees and their immediate family members.
Review medical aid benefits of employees.
Manage incapacity and disability cases.
Provide psychosocial support to employees who are about to retire counseling.
Provide information session on wellness related challenges i.e. debt and gambling, sick leave abuse.
Provide assistance with the death claim investigation on ad hoc.
To build and maintain internal and external stakeholder relationships.