Objectives

The primary objective of the Sarah Baartman District Municipality Employee Wellness Programme tender is to establish a comprehensive employee wellness framework aimed at promoting and supporting the health, safety, and well-being of its employees. The programme seeks to proactively identify and manage personal, health, and work-related concerns of employees through various holistic services, thereby benefiting both individuals and the organization.

Scope

The scope of work includes the provision of a range of employee wellness services over a period of three (3) years, including:

• Health Screening: Annual on-site health examinations to detect early disease or risk factors.
• EAP/Wellness Program: Group coaching sessions on topics like diversity, team dynamics, relationships, financial management, and retirement preparation.
• Chronic Disease and Disability Management: Coordinated healthcare interventions for conditions such as diabetes and hypertension, including active management of progressive diseases and reintegration support for injured or ill employees.
• Employee Wellness Training: Voluntary training sessions on primary health care, minor ailments, and chronic condition management, including dispensation of medication and language/gender-sensitive counselling services.
• Occupational Health: Promotion and maintenance of physical, mental, and social well-being, including risk prevention and health promotion activities.

Technical Requirements

The technical requirements for the tender include:

• Service Delivery: On-site health screening, primary healthcare, disease management, counselling, and occupational health services as per the specified schedule.
• Equipment and Infrastructure: Provision of suitable equipment and infrastructure conducive to primary health care services at the municipality’s premises.
• Staffing and Competency: Availability of trained, registered health professionals (e.g., medical doctors, nurses, social workers, psychologists) with proof of registration.
• Reporting: Regular progress reports on service functioning, milestones, and improvements to the municipality’s HR division.
• Costing: All services structured on a “pay as you use” basis, inclusive of VAT, covering all expenses including travel and additional costs.

Skills Requirements

The skills and qualifications required for bidders include:

• Experience: Demonstrable experience in delivering holistic employee wellness services, with a portfolio of relevant projects completed in the past 10 years.
• Professional Registration: All health professionals involved must be registered with recognized bodies such as HPCSA, SANC, or SACSSP, with valid proof of registration.
• Multidisciplinary Team: A team comprising medical practitioners, nurses, social workers, psychologists, and occupational health specialists, with detailed CVs and proof of qualifications and registration.
• Methodology: A detailed implementation plan outlining timelines, activities, and roles of team members, demonstrating technical competency and experience relevant to the project objectives.
• Reporting and Evaluation: Ability to provide regular reports and meet functionality criteria, including relevant project experience and team capability.