HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA) - REGISTRAR

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 
 A degree in any of the Health Professions under the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act 56 of 1974) as well as a valid registration with HPCSA. 
 At least 10 years' experience in senior management leadership, minimum 5 years' must be active in the health industry. (Organisation size similar or bigger than HPCSA). 
 A national diploma or degree in Business Management. 
 
ADDED ADVANTAGE 
 Post graduate qualification in health. 
 MBA/ MBL/ Related qualification at NQF level 9. 
 
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 
 Strong Leadership skills 
 Excellent Strategic & operational skills 
 Sound understanding of governance structures 
 Working knowledge of administrative law 
 Thorough knowledge of educational, training and development structures of specific health professions 
 Clear understanding of decision-making process in statutory organisations 
 People management skills 
 Excellent conflict resolution skills 
 A Strategic Thinker with experience in leading a large organisation would be ideal for this role. 
 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
 Develop, review and update HPCSA’s vision, related strategies and structures and strategic objectives and ensure alignment and integration of the Council’s policies, strategic plans and the Health Professions ACT. 
 Develop regulatory and legislative frameworks for educational standards, professional practice and ethical norms as well as professional conduct compliance procedures. 
 Ensure that the Policy and procedure/guidelines database for the HPCSA are updated and remain current. 
 Lead, manage and monitor the implementation of strategic frameworks and support HPCSA and Professional Boards. 
 Ensure sound international relations and strategic positioning of Council. 
 Facilitate strategic planning sessions for the Council and the Boards. 
 Develop governance charters and Terms of Reference for Council and Professional Boards. 
 Review international benchmarks on best regulatory regimes and extrapolate to South African context. 
 Oversee registration of health professionals and ensure compliance with the Regulations for registrations. 
 Represent the HPCSA at various public platforms to create public awareness on HPCSA’s processes and business. 
 Oversee management of professional conduct processes in line with the Regulations. 
 Investigate and evaluate new technologies, systems and processes to enhance services and manage risks. 
 Oversee management of infrastructure and Finances. 
 Manage and monitor organizational risks and ensure implementation of mitigation strategies.

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Please note that for purpose intensive selection process, shortlisted candidates will be subjected to psychometric assessments. 
 
Successful candidate will be required to travel extensively. 
 
In line with HPCSA’s Employment Equity Plan and commitment to diversify its workforce and as such, additional consideration will be given to People with Disabilities. 
 
All interested applicants should forward their application letter, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, qualifications and a copy of current registration with the HPCSA HR-Executive@hpcsa.co.za and the post title on the subject column. 
 
HPCSA reserves the right not to make any appointment to this position 
 
Closing date: 23 December 2022 
 
If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date of the application, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. Communication will be with short-listed candidates only.