Deputy Director: Employee Health & Wellness: Human Resource Management & Development needed at Statistics South Africa

key Performance Areas

• Supervise staff and other resources
• Ensure the provision of counselling and professional support to staff members and their dependants through referrals to relevant experts
• Identify and mitigate risks within the organisation on employee health and wellness of staff by analysing absenteeism data, analysing case trends and patterns; compiling reports and recommending appropriate action
• Plan and coordinate the implementation of wellness programs, projects and interventions
• Ensure the development and review of policies, protocols and service standards
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the wellness programs
• Liaise continuously with internal and external stakeholders. 

Prerequisites

• A Bachelor’s degree (NQF 7) in Psychology, Industrial Psychology or relevant field
• A post-graduate degree will be an added advantage
• Professional registration as a Psychologist will be an added advantage
• Training in Leadership, Policy development and Basic Standards
• 3-5 years’ experience at Assistant Director level dealing with Employee Health and Wellness or Employee Assistance Programs in the workplace
• Knowledge of Employee Health & Wellness, Human Resources, Labour Relations, Interpretation of statutes, Administration law and all SA Labour Laws
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite