Job 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.
What is the Salary
R338 106 – R398 277 per annum (Level 07)
Location
Amathole East
How to Apply
Mr. S Mnguni Tel No: (040) 608 4200 For e-Recruitment Enquiries, Email: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za
Applications must be submitted via the provincial e-recruitment system accessible at: https://ecprov.gov.za (under Careers) and/or at https://erecruitment.ecotp.gov.za. The Provincial e-Recruitment System is available 24/7 and closes at 23: 59 on the Closing Date. To report any e- Recruitment System challenges send an email with your (i) ID Number, (ii) profile email address, (iii) details of your issue to: erecruitment@ecdoe.gov.za. Do not send any applications to this email address; should you do so, your applications/ CV will be regarded as lost and will not be considered. Technical support is limited to working hours: (08:00 16:30 Mon-Thursday and 08:00- 16:00 on Friday). Direct all enquiries to the specified enquiries person or email Address.
Apply Before:
2026-11-13
Reference No:
DOE34/10/2026
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