Appointment requirements
A three-year career-related tertiary qualification (degree) in Social Work, Psychology, Counselling or in a study field related to the position
Registration with a relevant professional body
At least three years' relevant working experience providing employee support in a corporate environment
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
Primary functions
Ensure that professional employee assistance programme assessments and counselling services are provided to all clients after reacting to a self-referral or referral by management
Provide support, guidance and containment to employees through individual and group counselling, crisis intervention, debriefing and trauma services
Provide outreach services and on-site debriefing sessions should the need arise
Ensure that policies and procedures are initiated and communicated to the various role players in the organisation
Educate management and employees about various human psychosocial conditions and related behaviour according to needs identified by the presentation of needs-based psychosocial education and human development and proactive programmes that focus on the promotion of a healthy lifestyle including, but not limited to, financial life skills, stress management and life skill programmes