Grade 12 Vacancies: Information Technology Specialists and Employee Assistance Professionals under the EPWP Program

POSITION NO 10: EPWP: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Positions: 2
Monthly Stipend: R3,500.00
Centre: Head Office [Polokwane]

Qualifications and Competencies

A Senior Certificate [Grade 12] plus a qualification in Information Technology / Computer Science at NQF Level 5.

Knowledge and Skills

Expertise in Microsoft 365, A+, N+ and ICT Security.
Excellent communication skills.

Key Performance Areas

Providing LAN and desktop support to clients.
Assisting with document automation.

Helping with ICT Trainings.
Aiding with ICT Project Roll outs.

POSITION NO 11: EPWP: EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND WELLNESS: EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROFESSIONAL [EAP]
Positions: 9
Monthly Stipend: R3,500.00
Centres: Various district offices, and hospitals across the region.

Qualifications and Competencies

A Senior Certificate [Grade 12] plus a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science or Behavioural science.
Registered as a Social Worker, Psychologist or Counsellor with SACSSP / HPCSA.

Additionally, registration with the Employee Assistance Professional Association of South Africa (EAPA-SA).
Experience in Employee Health and Wellness Programme / Employee Assistance Programme is advantageous.

Knowledge and Skills

Understanding of the DPSA Employee Health and Wellness Strategic Framework for Public Service.
Excellent communication, presentation, and report writing skills.
Ability to organize and coordinate events and manage stakeholders.

Excellent record keeping and administration skills.
Familiarity with MS Office, PowerPoint and Excel.
Professional work ethics.

Key Performance Areas

- Providing effective Employee Health and Wellness services.
- Offering professional individual and group psychosocial support services for employees and their immediate family members.
- Efficient case management from intake to termination.
- Preparing monthly and quarterly statistical reports for cases and activities conducted.
- Coordinating employee sports and recreational activities.
- Coordinating and monitoring Employee Wellness Committees in line with the EHW Strategic Framework.
- Preparing and conducting presentations on mental health and psychosocial wellness.
- Coordinating organizational wellness sessions and events (mental health, physical wellness including HIV&AIDS, team building) and work-life balance interventions.
- Conducting Employee Health and Wellness services induction and promotion sessions.
- Regularly updating of relevant registers using MS Excel for readily available statistics.
- Implementing and maintaining office processes and providing professional assistance and advice to clients of the unit.
- Assisting in other areas as needed.