Job Alert: Employee Wellness Coordinator (IRC8845)
The Parliament of the Republic of South Africa is seeking a dedicated and experienced Employee Wellness Coordinator to join their HR: Employee and Environmental Wellbeing Unit. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional passionate about promoting health, wellbeing, and resilience within a dynamic workplace.
Why Join Parliament?
Joining the Parliament of South Africa means becoming part of an institution that values its employees and their families. They offer a comprehensive and attractive benefits package designed to support your professional and personal life:
- Competitive cost-to-company remuneration package.
- Comprehensive group life and disability insurance benefits.
- Flexible Hybrid working arrangements within the Western Cape.
- Generous time off-annual leave.
- Funeral and burial repatriation cover for employees and qualifying dependents.
- Proactive wellbeing support through the Siyaphila programme.
- A culture of continuous learning to support your professional growth.
- Education support benefits for qualifying dependents through the Universal Education Protector programme.
Job Summary
As the Employee Wellness Coordinator, you will be instrumental in providing coordination and support services that uplift the health, wellbeing, resilience, and overall workplace experience of Members and Employees in Parliament. Your role will involve delivering preventative wellbeing initiatives, offering first-line wellbeing guidance and advice, coordinating referrals and case management activities, and facilitating appropriate support interventions. You will contribute significantly to fostering a healthy, inclusive, and productive work environment, aligning with the Human Capital Shared Services Strategy.
Key Performance Areas
- Wellness programme development and implementation.
- Employee wellness assistance, guidance, and advice (including first-line counselling).
- Facilitation of Employee Assistance support and Training.
- Employee Wellbeing Support and Case Management.
- Implementation of comprehensive Occupational Health Services.
- Enhancing the overall Employee Wellbeing Experience.
- Executing General Administrative Responsibilities.
- Implementing the Human Capital Service delivery model.
To Qualify, You Must Have:
- Grade 12 or NQF level 4.
- A Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related psychology degree.
- Professional registration with the SACSSP or HPCSA as a registered counsellor.
- At least 3 years’ experience as an Occupational Social Worker, Employee Wellness Practitioner, or Counsellor within the organisational wellness field.
Advantageous experience includes:
- Employee wellbeing programme Management.
- Mental Health.
- First Aid.
- Employee Assistance Programme.
Application Process
Don’t miss this opportunity to make a significant impact within the Parliament of South Africa!
The closing date for applications is 25 SEPTEMBER 2026.
To apply, please visit: Apply Here
Important Notes for Applicants:
- Only applications submitted via the i-recruitment platform will be processed.
- Parliamentary Services Administration promotes and applies the principles of Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunities.
- Please ensure you attach certified copies of all your qualification certificates, ID, CV, and details of 3 contactable referees. Applications without these will not be considered.
- Shortlisted candidates will undergo a positive security clearance by the South African Police Service and State Security Agency (SSA), as well as criminal and competency-based assessments.
- If you do not receive a response within two (2) months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
- Parliament reserves the right not to make an appointment.