Wellness Practitioner: Employee Wellness

Requirements

• A qualification at an NQF level 6 in Occupational Health and Safety/ Social Work/ Human Recourses Management or Industrial Relations.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience Employee Health and Wellness environment.
• A valid driver’s license.
• 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.
• OHSA 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.
• Knowledge of the following legislations:
• Labour Relations Act, Employment of Educators' Act, Public Service Act, Public Service Regulations and other key pieces of Employment Legislation and Policies.
• Communication (verbal and written).
• Strategic planning and leadership skills.
• Presentation and facilitation skills.
• Report writing skills.
• People management skills.
• Monitoring and evaluation.
• Negotiation and conflict resolution.
• Customer focus.
• Computer literacy.
• Knowledge of Education Sector will be added advantage.

Duties

• The incumbent will be responsible for coordinating the employee wellness programme.
• 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.

How to apply

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Notes from the department

• Applications must be submitted on a duly completed New Z83 form (effective from 01 January 2021), e-Recruitment System automatically generates Z83 immediately you press apply and generate Z83.
• Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents upon application but must submit a fully completed Z83 form and detailed Curriculum Vitae.
• NB:
• Z83 in the e-recruitment system is currently not signable; so, applicants who submitted applications via the e-recruitment system will not be disqualified for an unsigned Z83 instead will be requested to sign on/or before the interview day.
• View the list of the positions you applied for on “My Job Applications” and do note that the system Z83 does not reflect work experience and qualifications, however, every detail of your information does reflect to the Recruitment team.
• Shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications, and other relevant documents (like a copy of Permanent Resident Permit for Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit Holders to HR on or before the interview date.
• Failure to submit all the required documents will disqualify the application.
• Correspondence will be limited to short-listed candidates only.
• If you have not been contacted within six (6) months after the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
• Selected candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record check, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, qualification/ study verification and previous employment verification).
• All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• The Selection Panel will recommend candidates to attend a generic Managerial Competency Assessment in compliance with the DPSA Directive on the implementation of Competency-based Assessment.
• Successful candidates will also be subjected to security clearance processes.
• Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge test.
• The competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies using the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools.
• Successful candidates will be appointed on a probation period of twelve 12/24 months.
• It is the objective to address the Employment Equity Affirmative Action Measures in line with the Employment Equity Plan and to achieve equitable representation across race and gender.
• The EE targets of the recruiting Department will be adhered to although the applications are welcome from all racial groups.
• The Recruiting Department reserves the right to amend/ review/ withdraw the advertised posts if by so doing, the best interest of the department will be well served.
• (Females and People with Disabilities are also requested to apply and indicate such in their applications).
• SMS pre-entry certificate (Nyukela) must be submitted prior appointment.
• Full details can be sourced by following the link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme.
• Misrepresentation in the application documents will result in automatic disqualification and disciplinary action in the event the candidate has already been appointed.
• Note:
• Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.
• Due to austerity measures, the Department will not carry any related costs (transport, accommodation, and meals) for candidates attending pre-selection assessment/s and interviews.