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Since 2008, Health1st has supported workplace wellbeing through occupational health, employee wellness and human capital services across South Africa.

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Workplace expertise.
A people-first approach.

The Centre for Occupational and Wellness Services is an independent provider of human capital, learning and development, occupational health and wellness management services.

We bring together specialist expertise and a national affiliate network to support the needs of employees and organisations.

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Our mission

To advance partnerships with our clients in the provision of holistic and revolutionary human capital, health risks and wellness services through strategic, professional and innovative solutions geared at boosting organisational productivity, performance and competitiveness.

Our vision

To become a principal provider of customised, sustainable and integrated human capital optimisation, health and wellness services in Southern Africa.

What guides our work.

Our core values shape every engagement and every relationship.

  • Customer requirement sensitivity
  • Honesty
  • Professionalism
  • Integrity
  • Quality Commitment
  • Innovation
  • Value addition
  • Accountability
  • Diversity

Different disciplines.
One connected team.

Our professional team and national affiliate network connect health, human capital and organisational development.

People & wellbeing

  • Social workers
  • Psychologists
  • Fitness Experts
  • Life, team and executive coaches

Workplace health

  • Medical Advisors
  • Occupational Therapists
  • Physiotherapists
  • Nurses
  • Dieticians
  • Occupational Medicine Practitioners
  • Ergonomists
  • Occupational Hygienists

Organisations & change

  • Researchers
  • Human Resources professionals
  • Organisational Development specialists
  • Change management specialists

Practical support

  • Financial advisors
  • Legal Advisors
Tshilidzi Alfred Thavhanyedza
Tshilidzi Alfred ThavhanyedzaFounder and CEO

Meet our Founder and CEO

Tshilidzi Alfred Thavhanyedza is the Founder and CEO of the Centre for Occupational and Wellness Services, with over 19 years' experience in human capital development, employee wellness, and health risk management across public and private sectors. He holds a Master of Healthcare from the University of Pretoria, a BA in Social Work from the University of Limpopo, a Postgraduate Diploma in Occupational Health, and is pursuing a PhD in Human Health at the University of KwaZulu-Natal.

Alfred has led strategic wellness and transformation programmes in mining, finance, government, and manufacturing, specialising in EAP, organisational and policy development, and health risk consulting. A registered EAP Specialist and among the first in South Africa to earn the EA Specialist designation from EAPA-SA, he is an accomplished researcher, conference presenter, and lecturer dedicated to creating healthier, high-performing workplaces.

Professional registrations

We are registered with the following professional and regulatory bodies.

  • Employee Assistance Professionals Association of South Africa (EAPA-SA)
  • Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)
  • South African Council for Social Service Professions (SACSSP)
  • South African Board for People Practices (SABPP)
  • Compensation Commissioner — COIDA
  • Department of Employment and Labour — OHS

Registration details available on request.

Let’s build a healthier workplace.

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