HUMAN RESOURCE PRACTITIONER: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS EKURHULENI EAST TVET COLLEGE

Job Overview

Ekurhuleni East TVET College is hiring a permanent Human Resource Practitioner: Employee Health and Wellness (Level 07, R338 106 per annum) based in Springs, Gauteng. Candidates must possess a Grade 12 certificate, an appropriate Diploma or Degree (Psychology or related fields preferred), 1-2 years of relevant experience, computer literacy, a valid driver's licence, and mandatory registration with SACSSP, HPCSA, or EAPSA. Responsibilities include implementing wellness frameworks, providing counselling, managing absenteeism, and coordinating health programmes. Applications can be emailed, hand-delivered, or posted.

Requirements & Qualifications

• 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.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• 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 various channels 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.
• Ensure continuity of care for employees through follow-up interactions.
• Establish and maintain relationships at all levels with external partners and internal departments to facilitate expeditious resolution of queries.
• Conduct 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 and 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.

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