SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: EAP/HIV/AIDS COORDINATOR (THRS)

Department of Education; Moses Kotane Local Municipality; On-site; ZAR 398,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government department is seeking a Senior Personnel Practitioner: EAP/HIV/AIDS Coordinator. The role involves coordinating employee health services, ensuring wellness provision, and managing occupational health policies. Qualified candidates with relevant experience in EAP/HIV are encouraged to apply for this pivotal position.

Qualifications

• 3-year tertiary qualification in Social Work or Psychology required.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in EAP/HIV environment.
• Valid driver’s license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and provide employee health and wellness services.
• Plan and facilitate implementation of EHW framework.
• Implement and monitor Occupational Health and Safety programs.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory skills

Computer literacy

Education

3-year tertiary qualification in Social Work / Psychology

Job description

SENIOR PERSONNEL PRACTITIONER: EAP/HIV/AIDS COORDINATOR (THRS)

• Reference Number : Refs/022783
• Directorate : Sub- Directorate: THRS (Section: Performance Management and Development)
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : R397 116 per annum

Requirements :

• An appropriate recognized 3- year tertiary qualification in Social Work / Psychology plus a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in EAP/HIV environment. Knowledge of policies on EAP and HIV/AIDS and applicable legislative frameworks within the public sector. Good interpersonal skills and communication skills (verbal and written). Administrative analytical and organizational Skills. Supervisory skills and Computer literacy. Ability to work in a team and under pressure. A valid driver’s license is essential.

Duties :

• Coordinate and provide employee health and wellness services i.e. conduct campaigns, organise interaction sessions provide first line counselling and coordinate the EAP, etc. Plan, coordinate and facilitate implementation of EHW framework as per Public Service strategic framework. Identify, report and provide information on Employee Health and Wellness, HIV/AIDS. Implement and monitor the Occupational Health and Safety programs in line with the applicable act and safety policies and practices in the Department. Conduct risk assessments to minimise and prevent occupational health and safety dangers in the workplace. Identify reports and provide information on Employee Health and Wellness, HIV/AIDS. Liaise with relevant organisations/stakeholders on issues relating to Employee Health and Wellness, HIV/AIDS as well as on issue of Occupational Health and Safety.

Notes :

• It is our intention to promote representatively (Race, Gender and Disability) in the Public Service through the filling of this posts. Applications must be submitted on form Z83, obtainable from any public service department or on internet at www.dpsa.gov.za /documents. Received applications using the incorrect application for employment (old Z83) will not be considered. Each application for employment form must be fully completed, duly signed and initialled on the first page by the applicant. Failure to fully complete, initial and sign this form may lead to disqualification of the application during the selection process. A fully completed, initialled, and signed new form Z83 (Section A, B, C and D compulsory and (Section E, F and G ignore if CV attached). A Z83 form and a detailed CV MUST be attached on hand delivered, posted and online applications. Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on the application but must submit the Z83 with a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified documents on or before the day of the interview following communication from Human Resources. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). Suitable candidates will be subjected to personnel suitability checks (positive Identity, qualification, fraud listing, employment reference, and criminal record verification as well as the required level of security clearance process). Where applicable, candidate will be subjected to a skills/ knowledge or computer assessment test. Following the interview process, recommended candidate (s) to attend the generic MMS competency assessment. The logistics of which will be communicated by the Department. Short-listed candidates will be subjected to a security clearance. Department reserves the right not to make appointment(s) to the advertised post(s). Women and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply and preference will be given to the underrepresented groups as per the GDE Employment Equity Targets. Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. The specific reference number of the post must be quoted. Due to the large number of applications we envisage to receive, applications will not be acknowledged. If you do not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. No faxed, emailed and late applications will be considered. Applications must be delivered or posted to: Physical address: Sebokeng College 6 Samuel Street; Zone 18, SEBOKENG or apply online at https://jobs.gauteng.gov.za/.

Employer : Department of Education

Closing Date : 04-07-2025

Criteria Questions

Do you have an appropriate recognized 3- year tertiary qualification in Social Work / Psychology?

Do you have a valid driver’s license?

Do you have plus a minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in EAP/HIV environment?

Please Notes :

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.