The Wellness Specialist at NACOSA is a rewarding role that helps our employees with various needs. As the first point of contact for our staff, you will need to be able to handle all wellness questions and technical support. The Wellness Specialist position will lead and coordinate wellness efforts to support NACOSA’s culture to improve the health and wellness of all staff members.
The duties and responsibilities of the Wellness Specialist will include, but not limited to:
- Lead a comprehensive wellness programme.
- Coordinate, plan, and implement health and wellness activities and programmes for all employees.
- Conduct workshops on selected wellbeing issues and obtain feedback on existing programmes.
- Facilitate or outsource debriefings as and when required.
- Provide counselling services to staff and refer where necessary.
- Together with the EAP Service Provider, responsible for trauma debriefing during trauma incidents.
- Monitor and evaluate wellness programme effectiveness and make necessary changes.
- Maintain accurate records and track progress of employees.
- Collaborate with the Head of HR to drive culture change around diversity, inclusion, and equity within the organization.
- Develop effective engagement with managers through facilitation and presentations on DEI topics. Inspire managers at all levels to prioritise and commit to DEI goals.
- Proactively identify risks/issues, providing solutions, resolving risks/issues, and overcoming hurdles to drive results.
- Provide team coaching relating to DEI topics.
- Any adhoc tasks.
Required qualifications, skills, and experience:
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Diploma as a licensed counsellor.
- 5 years' experience as a wellness coordinator or counsellor or similar position.
- Proficiency in English and/or any other African language.
- Experience in developing and implementing wellness programmes and initiatives.
- Counselling certification or experience is a must.
- Coaching certification would be advantageous.
Personal Competencies:
- Strong communication skills.
- Enthusiastic and passionate about helping others.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver’s license, own reliable vehicle, and willingness to travel.
Applications closing date: 22 November 2024
PLEASE NOTE:
Preference will be given to suitably qualified applicants who are members of the designated groups in line with the employment equity plan and targets of NACOSA. We also encourage people with disabilities to apply. NACOSA is guided by the principles of Employment Equity. Candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply and an indication in this regard will be appreciated.
In the event that you do not hear from us after 2 weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. NACOSA reserves the right to amend and/or withdraw adverts at any time without notification. NACOSA respects the privacy of its stakeholders and will treat all personal information provided in line with our recruitment policy and in accordance with the Protection of Personal Information Act.
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