Employee Health and Wellbeing Practitioner
Lekwa Local Municipality · Mpumalanga
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Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12
- B degree in Social work/Industrial psychology/Public Health
- Sound knowledge of OHSA, Act85 of 1993, Mental Health Care Act, Act 17 of 2002, COIDA, Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework for the Public Services
- Valid knowledge and experience in Employee Assistance Programmes, Occupational Health and Safety, Wellness Management and Employce Health Programmes will be added advantage.
- Certificate in Employee Assistant Programme or Certificate in Risk Management and Incident Investigation or Certificate in SHEMTRAC/SAMTRAC will be an added advantage.
- 3-5 years' relevant experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Advance computer software MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- The incumbent must have a valid driver's licence or have the drivers' incence within 12 months of employment.
Key Performance Areas
- Develop, implement and coordinate Employee Health and Wellness programmes.
- Manage and oversee the Employee Assistance Programme EAP & Occupational Health and Safety and maintain liaison with service providers
- Conduct workplace inspections, risk assessavents and identity occupational health and safety hazards.
- Establish und coordinate the Employee Health and Wellness Advisory Committee.
- Provide support, guidance and supervision on employee wellness cases and interventions.
- Develop, implement und review Occupational Health and Safety policies, procedures and frameworks.
- Monitor compliance with Occupational Health and Safety legislation and related regulations
- Coordinate accident, incident and near-miss investigations and ensure statutory reporting
- Monitor and analyse OIIS performance indicators and implement corrective measures.
- Facilitate the effective functioning of Occupational Health and Safety Committees.
- Conduct health, wellness and safety awareness campaigns and training programmes.
- Develop and review Finployee Wellness, EAP and OHS policies.
- Compile and submit monthly, quarterly and annual wellness and OHS reports.
- Participate in internal and external audits, risk assessments and compliance reviews.
- Manage and monitor the Employee Health and Wellness and OHS budgets.
- Coordinate emergency preparedness, fire safety, first aid and personal protective equipment PPE compliance programmes.
- Maintain accurate records, registers and documentation relating to employee health and safety.
- Procure wellness and safety-related services in accordance with Supply Chain Management policies. Supervise and manage subordinate staff and coordinate performance management processes.
- Ensure compliance with institutional policies, procedures and performance management requirements.
Inherent requirements
- Excellent communication und interpersonal skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism
- Strong planning, organising and reporting skills
- Sound analytical and problem solving abilities
- Ability to work independently and under pressure
- Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
- High level of accountability and ethical conduct
- Team orientation and customer service focus.
- Attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive employee matters.
Closing Date: 2026-08-17