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HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA)
 
The Health Professions Council of South Africa vision is realised through protecting and guiding professions. 
 
REGISTRAR/CEO 
(5 year fixed-term contract) 
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Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) hereby invites applications for the post of Registrar/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of HPCSA from suitable candidates. 
 
 
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 
 A postgraduate qualification in Health Science will be an added advantage 
 10 years’ experience in practice in public or private sector, in any of the Health Professions 
 5 years’ experience in senior/ executive management. 
 
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 
 Lead, manage and monitor the implementation of strategic frameworks and support HPCSA and Professional Boards. 
 Develop, review and update HPCSA’s vision, related strategies and structures and strategic objectives. 
 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 competency assessments 
 
Successful candidate will be required to travel extensively. 
 
In line with HPCSA’s Employment Equity and commitment to diversify its workforce and as such, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the Designated groups. People with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
All applicants should forward their application letter and attach detailed Curriculum Vitae to 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: 29 January 2021
 
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.