DEPUTY DIRECTOR: EMPLOYEE WELLNESS AND OHS – R811 560 per annum

REF NO: GPW 23/72

GOVERNMENT PRINTING WORKS

APPLICATIONS : All applications must be forwarded to: The Branch: Human Resources,
Government Printing Works, Private Bag X85, Pretoria, 0001 or be hand delivered
to: 149 Bosman Street, Pretoria.

FOR ATTENTION : Ms. L Pale / Ms. V Maja, Human Resources Tel No: (012) 764 3976 /012 764 3912

NOTE : Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (NB. The new
application for employment form can be downloaded at www.dpsa.gov.za vacancies, the old prescribed application for employment form Z83 was withdrawn
with effect from 31 December 2020) and must be completed in full with page 2 duly
signed (failure to do so will result in your application not being considered), and
clear indication of the reference number on the Z83. The application must include
only completed and signed new Z83 Form, obtainable from any Public Service
Department or on the internet at www.gov.za, and a detailed Curriculum Vitae.
Certified copies of Identity Document, Senior Certificate and the highest required
qualification as well as a driver’s license where necessary, will only be submitted
by shortlisted candidates to HR on or before the day of the interview date. It is the
responsibility of applicants in possession of foreign qualifications to submit
evaluated results by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). The
Government Printing Works reserves the right to fill or not fill its advertised posts.
General information. Applicants applying for SMS posts are required to
successfully complete the Nyukela Public Service Senior Management Leadership
Programme (submitted prior to finalisation of an appointment) as endorsed by the
National School of Government available as an online course on
https://www.thensg.gov.za/training-course/sms-pre-entry-programme/. Applicants
are expected to pay for the course and may enrol for it at a cost of R265.00. The
duration of the course is 120 hours. Shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be
subjected to a technical exercise, which intends to test relevant technical elements
of the jobs by the Government Printing Works. Following the interview and the
technical exercise, the Selection panel will recommend candidates to attend a
generic management competency assessment (in compliance with the DPSA
Directive on the Implementation of Competency-based assessments). The
competency assessment will be testing generic managerial competencies, using
the mandated DPSA SMS competency assessment tools. Personnel suitability
checks will also be administered as a part of the selection process. Successful
candidates will be required to enter in an employment contract and performance
agreement (as relevant) and must obtain a positive security clearance. Applications
received after the closing date as well as those who do not comply with the
requirements will not be taken into consideration. If you have not received a
response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please
consider your application unsuccessful.

SALARY : R811 560 per annum, (an all-inclusive remuneration package)

CENTRE : Pretoria

REQUIREMENTS : National Diploma at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA in Social Science/
Psychology/ Behavioural Science/ Occupational Health and Safety/ Safety
Management. Registration with Social Worker Council or South African Council for
Social Service Professional (SACSSP) as Social Worker. Minimum 3 years’
experience at Junior Management (Assistant Director) level in the employee health
wellness programs such as counselling, social problems/ Public Health and
Wellness/ Psychological/ Occupational Health and Safety environment. Valid
Drivers license.

DUTIES : Manage the development and implementation of employee wellness strategies.
Managing the development of policy, programmes and strategies for the GPW
employees. Managing the development of an employee health programme that
includes preventative care, screenings, diagnosis and possible treatment of illness,
injury prevention, and health education. Managing the development of long term
strategic plans for improving employee health and wellness using current research
and best practices. Managing the creation of an environment where GPW’s staff
can strive towards achieving their health goals by providing advice on resources
such as healthy eating options, exercise, and stress management techniques.
Managing the conducting of assessments of the GPW’s current health status to
identify potential risks to employees. Management the provision of employee
wellness services. Managing the providing of advice and guidance to employees.
Managing the process of helping employees who are experiencing health problems
find appropriate care from physicians or other health care providers. Managing the
coordinating of events or activities related to employee health and wellness.
Managing the procurement of reputable service providers to provide employee
health and wellness services. Manage the implementation of occupational health
and safety programmes. Develop and implement health and safety policies,
systems of work procedures. Manage all statutory obligations on health and safety
in the workplace for GWP. Manage all Injury on Duty cases (IOD) for the GPW.
Implement and monitor the safety programme(s). Manage and develop staff.
Monitor and ensure proper utilisation and maintenance of equipment. Evaluate and
monitor performance appraisal of subordinates. Ensure capacity building and
training of staff. Develop job descriptions for subordinates. Implement workplace
discipline. Effective management of sub-ordinates’ leaves. Allocate work. Provide
inputs to the monthly and quarterly reports sufficient/aligned to Business
Plan/APP/Strat Plan. Provide inputs to the annual spending plans aligned to
business plan on coming year. Perform a stakeholder analysis for the component
and identify their needs – incorporate in business planning process. Develop/review
internal work processes (SOPs). Provide inputs on the development / review of
Business plans with clear roles and responsibilities assigned with the resources
requirements identified.

ENQUIRIES : Ms L Maswanganyi Tel No: (012) 748 6266