CSHS459-2026 SENIOR EMPLOYEE WELLNESS SPECIALIST at City of Tshwane

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Jun, 26

Salary

1137540.0

Posted On

09 Mar, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Management, Business Management, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Negotiation, Conflict Handling, Planning, Organising, Verbal Communication, Written Communication, Confidentiality, Psychological Safety, Project Management, Policy Development, Coaching, Executive Coaching

Industry

Government Administration

Description

DEPARTMENT: GROUP HUMAN CAPITAL MANAGEMENT Division: Human Capital Recruitment and Administration Management Section: Occupational and Employee Health, Safety and Wellness Location: Tshwane House Reference number CSHS459-2026 Position SENIOR EMPLOYEE WELLNESS SPECIALIST To be advertised Internal External This position seeks to attract African female African male Coloured female Coloured male Indian female Indian male White female White male Person with disability All categories Job level T17 Scale R819 048,00 – R1 137 540,00 per annum Estimated remuneration package R1 212 322,00 – R1 617 703,00 per annum Job purpose To ensure support functions to all employees by providing preventive programmes and treatment of psychosocial problems to minimise loss of productivity and to return employees to their highest level of work performance Appointment requirements An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Organisational Psychology, Human Resources, Social Work or any other study field related to the position A postgraduate qualification will be an added advantage A coaching programme with an accredited service provider will be an added advantage Registration with the Health Professions Council of South Africa will be an added advantage At least eight years’ relevant working experience in an executive coaching and leadership wellness and development environment Managerial experience will be an added advantage A valid Code B driving licence Computer literacy Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost Personal attributes and/or competencies Strategic management skills; ability to work under pressure; business management skills; good interpersonal and leadership skills; negotiation skills; conflict-handling skills; planning and organising skills; good verbal and written communication skills; ability to maintain confidentiality; psychological safety skills Primary functions Identify and act on opportunities to partner with other departments Develop partnership agreements that ensure positive outcomes for all parties Project and forecast short-, medium- and long-term needs for the City Ensure sustainability of human resource practices within the City Plan and implement human resource service delivery in line with the City’s internal and external operating environment, business and capability needs for today and the future Support the effective management of human resources in the City by means of an effective human resource service delivery model and system Establish functional standards for accurate human resource record-keeping and administration Measure employee engagement and satisfaction with the delivery of human resource services Design, implement and review human resource policies Evaluate the organisational need and set objectives and boundaries for wellness programmes, paying particular attention to high-risk groups Formulate an employee wellness strategy, policies and procedures that are fair to all employees in order to promote and manage wellness programmes and risks Review the effectiveness of wellness programmes and interventions in support of operational objectives Develop communication geared towards various audiences Have the ability to read situations and to respond appropriately Communicate sensitive or controversial information effectively Communicate effectively at senior levels Handle sensitive one-on-one discussions effectively and use the appropriate language and style to capture the attention of the audience Anticipate organisational problems and strategise to counteract potential impact Grasp and articulate the City’s vision and mission and their implications Maintain a clear focus on the long-term goals and consider alternatives Be forward-thinking and produce innovative ideas Manage the internal response of the City of Tshwane to the HIV/AIDS epidemic and high prevalence of chronic diseases and conditions by developing, coordinating and monitoring a comprehensive HIV/AIDS and chronic disease policy and programme that meet the needs of all employees Execute generic management functions Execute generic financial functions Manage and execute employee wellness services: Industrial psychology services Manage and execute employee wellness services: Employee Assistance Programme services Manage and execute employee wellness services: Employee wellness administration Manage the planning, development and implementation of HIV/AIDS policies and programmes Organise the implementation of the HIV/AIDS and Chronic Disease Programme Secure the sustainability of the programme Capacitate all role players in the programme SAP S70016234 New/natural attrition WPC Approved Enquiries L Tamela (012 358 5841) or Charmaine de Villiers (012 358 4345)

Responsibilities

The primary functions involve identifying partnership opportunities, developing agreements, and forecasting short-, medium-, and long-term human resource needs to ensure the sustainability of HR practices within the City. This role also requires designing, implementing, and reviewing wellness programmes, formulating wellness strategies, and managing the City's response to HIV/AIDS and chronic diseases.