Minimum Requirements

• NQF 7 Degree in Industrial Psychology, Psychology, Social Work
• Certification in EAP/wellness practitioner or management
• Minimum of six (6) to eight (8) years’ experience in Employee Assistance Programme / Wellness of which three (3) years must be the managing of an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Wellness function
• Experience in a Higher Education environment will be an added advantage
• Basic understanding of Labour Law e.g. LRA, EEA, BCEA, OHSA, employee health, wellness and benefit administration concepts, practices, and procedures
• Solid project management Skills
• Intermediate Knowledge of the higher education sector
• Employee wellbeing legislation experience and knowledge
• Employment Equity Act and related legislation
• Computer literacy – Intermediate MS Package Suite
• Driver’s License

Preferred

• NQF 8 Degree in Industrial Psychology, Psychology, Social Work
• Registered with HPCSA as Counsellor, Social Worker, Psychologist, Industrial Psychologist
• Certified Wellness Coach
• Computer literacy – Advanced MS Package Suite
• Advanced project management Skills
• Advanced knowledge of the higher education sector
• Extensive exposure to the functions of the employee wellbeing
• Knowledge and understanding of the NSFAS Act and PFMA

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent communication (written and verbal) skills
• Effective interpersonal skills
• Planning and Organising
• Stress Management
• Counselling Skills
• Confidentiality, knowledge and understanding of the Human Resources Services Lifecycle.
• Planning and organising skills
• Problem-solving skills