Wellness Officer at SITA SOC (Ltd)

Purpose of the job 

• To implement Employee Wellness framework and strategies to promote and maintain well balanced lifestyle for SITA employees to ensure maximum productivity. 

Key Responsibility Areas 

• Implement Employee Assistance Programme strategy to support the organization objectives. 
• Co – ordinate, develop and run programs in order to teach employees about living a healthy lifestyle 
• Co-ordinate committees i.e. (Gender Forum, Sports and Recreation as well as HIV and AIDS committees) 
• Ensure that all Employees Wellness practices are in compliant with regulatory and legal requirements, company standards and values 
• Ensure the effective functioning of the Wellness Department to ensure that the department is well managed to support the activities of the entire SITA. 

Qualifications and Experience 

• Required Qualification: 3-year National Diploma / Degree in Social  Science or related field. Registration with a Professional Body - Nursing Council, SACSSP or HPCSA. 
• Experience: 3 – 5 years’ experience in HCM within one of the following: 
• Experience in Wellness and Employee Relations. 
• Experience in HCM service management, 
• HCM administration management, Planning and Policy Formulation as well as Implementation. Organisational Transformation, Budget and Financial Planning including Conflict Resolution and Ethics Management. 
• Experience in Performance Management. 
• Experience in Employee Relations/Labour Relations management. Experience in OHS. 

Technical Competencies Description 

• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislations, principles and practices.
• Recruitment policy and procedures. HR Administration. Labour Relations.
• Knowledge of the skills development. Knowledge of employment equity. Performance Management. OHS/ Wellness Services. 
• Other Special Requirements N/A.