Coordinator II (Employee Wellness) (P8) (Human Capital Management Division: Employee Relations & Wellness Unit)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan university, anchored in Africa and driven by a powerful strategy focused on attaining global excellence and stature (GES). With an emphasis on independent thinking, sustainable development, and strategic partnerships, UJ is an international university of choice. The University is guided by the Vice-Chancellor’s vision of “Positioning UJ in the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) for societal impact in the context of the changing social, political, and economic fortunes of Africa”.
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
- Conduct initial assessment and render professional counselling and support services to employees who present with psycho-social problems, including making referrals to other wellness providers (both internal and external) where necessary.
- Compile progress reports on all services rendered in line with the professional guidelines and prescripts.
- Collaborate relationships between the related internal environments that deal with some components of wellness.
- Promote employee wellness through appropriate events and promotions, so as to get referrals from Line Management and increase program utilization.
- Manage the workplace HIV & AIDS program, related HIV and AIDS projects and Implement the HIV & AIDS strategy.
- Plan and co-ordinate events within the University to create awareness and commemorate significant Health and Wellness related days.
- Execute specific employee wellness tasks as defined by the wellness stream leader as well as the Employee Wellness committee and the HIV Aids committee.
- Provide professional solutions to business partners, line managers and employees.
- Implement work-life balance programmes.
- Manage and administer wellness training through consultation with Training and Development unit, with regards to Registered Training Providers where necessary.
- Ensure all wellness risks are identified and escalated to the relevant body.
- Ensure sufficient governance is in place to maintain above board wellness practices.
Minimum requirements
- Degree in Social Work, Psychology or any relevant qualification (NQF 7), with a minimum of 3 to 4 years’ proven relevant job-related experience in the field of Employee Wellbeing.
- Professional registration:
- Registration with Employee Assistance Programme Association (EAPA)
- Registered with Association and/or other related statutory bodies
- Programme development and management (designing and implementing wellness programmes)
- Proven knowledge of health and wellness policies and practices
- Proven experience in Project Management and Planning
- Proven experience in Facilitation and Counselling within EWP
- Health and wellness knowlegde (understanding principles of wellness)
- Problem-solving skills (resolving issues that arise from the wellness programme including personal issues)
- Effective communication skills.
- Organisational skills (ability to multi task).
- Interpersonal skills (building relationships with employees and understanding their needs).
- Analytical skills (assessing data from the wellness programme).
- Technical skills (proficiency in data analysis, social media marketing to track and report on wellness programmes outcomes and attract clients to the programme).
- Problem solving and analytical thinking.
- Ability to identify and analyze trends.
- Strong Report Writing, Presentation & Communication Skills.
- Client service orientation.
- Independent thinking and self-driven
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
For more information, please review the following link: Justice/Criminal/NRSO.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
