HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA)

 The vision of the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) is realised by protecting the public and guiding the professions.

Internal and External Job Advertisement

HEAD OF DIVISION: REGISTRATIONS

Paterson grade D3

Remuneration package: R1, 356, 505 per annum (Cost to Council)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

A Bachelor’s Degree in Health, Education, Public Administration, Business Administration or Social Sciences |

A Postgraduate Degree (NQF Level-8) in Business Management or Leadership | Ten (10) years of relevant

experience (especially in the management of organisational processes, such as planning, execution of

decisions, reporting and human capital management or similar), of which at least five (5) years should have

been at middle management level.

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

Knowledge of relevant legislation | Knowledge of corporate governance | Problem-solving skills | Customer service skills | Organisational skills | Research skills | Computer Literacy (Microsoft Office Suite and Microsoft Outlook).

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

Compile or update a compendium of requirements for all registration processes across all professions of the 12 professional boards | Develop and/or update registration policies, guidelines, business processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) | Benchmark registration business processes with international regulatory authorities to enhance service delivery to practitioners and in line with best practices | Provide inputs and guidance regarding the issuing of annual fee reminders and erasures in terms of non-payment of the annual fee to the Finance and Supply Chain Management (SCM) Department | Manage complicated restoration applications, including waiving of penalties in exceptional cases | Liaise with relevant international entities operating in the space on setting internationally acceptable qualifications and standards for registered persons | Contribute to the development of Council’s Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan (APP) and Risk Register and Budget | Manage all processes related to both internal and external audits on matters relating to the division, including responding to requests for information, providing management responses to audit findings, and implementing corrective measures based on audit findings | Manage ongoing mentoring, training and development of staff | Participate in the Management Operations Committee (MOC) and extended Executive Management Committee (EMC) of the HPCSA, or their equivalents as and when required | Attend meetings of governance structures, including those for Council, Professional Boards, and their committees where appropriate | Provide performance information needed for Council and Core Operations Department’s reports (including quarterly and annual reports).

In line with the HPCSA's Employment Equity commitments and its objective of diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from designated groups to advance workforce representativity. The HPCSA reserves the right to re-advertise the position or not to fill it.

All interested applicants should submit a cover letter, together with a detailed curriculum vitae (CV) andcertified copies of their qualifications and identity document (ID), to HR-Executive@hpcsa.co.za, quoting the relevant job title in the subject line.

N.B. Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to competency assessment.

The HPCSA will ensure that, in processing applicants' personal information, it complies with its obligations in terms of the Protection of Personal Information Act, 2013 (POPIA). By applying for this position, you consent to the HPCSA collecting, processing, storing, and retaining your personal information in accordance with POPIA.

Closing Date: 28 August 2026

If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.