KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Manage employee wellness programme: Design and Coordinate employee wellness programme, Coordinate wellness screenings and health promotion sessions, Coordinate sporting and recreational activities in the Department, Develop EHW policies and standard operating procedures.
• Manage workplace HIV/AIDS programmes: Manage HIV/AIDS, TB, and STI programs, conduct awareness and preventative programs on HIV/AIDS, TB, and STI Coordinate Tricoordinate HCT in the workplace, Ensure availability of condoms.
• Manage Occupational health and safety programmes in the Department: Coordinate OHS site inspections and prepare OHS reports, Advice the department on OHS practices, procedure, guidelines and policies. Monitor and ensure compliance and implementation of legislation, policies and strategies of OHS. Coordinate OHS committee meetings. Implement Safety, Health, Risk and Quality (SHERQ) measures in the workplace.
• Design and implement employee assistance programmes: Ensure provision of professional and confidential counselling services, Marketing of EHW programs. Referral of EAP cases to other professionals
• Monitor and evaluate EHW programmes: Facilitation and submission of monthly, quarterly and annual reports for EHW programs, Develop and implement EHW operational plans, Ensure submission of SMT tool and EHW compliance reports.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma (NQF level 6) in Social Science / Social Work / Psychology / Occupational Health and Safety.
• A minimum of three to five (3-5) years’ experience in the same field as Assistant Director plus registered with South African Council for Social Services Professions (SACSSP) / Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA).
• A valid driver’s License (except for persons with disabilities).