HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA) VACANCIES

 
 
 
The Health Professions Council of South Africa’s vision is realised through protecting the public and guiding the professions. 
 
SAFETY HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL (SHE) OFFICER 
[Paterson Grade C3] 
Remuneration package: R528, 944 per annum (Cost to Council)
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: 
• Grade 12 plus Diploma (NQF Level 6) in Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) or Occupational Health and Safety (OHS). 
• 3 years administrative experience in a Health and Safety environment. 
 
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 
• Knowledge of relevant Legislations. 
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels 
• Strong knowledge of Emergency Evacuation Procedures. 
• Knowledge of Corporate Governance and Business Ethics. 
• Project management skills. 
• Computer literacy with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages 
• Risk management 
 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES & KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
• Assist with implementing the Council’s OHS plans and strategies. 
• Ensure compliance with the OHS Act. 
• Facilitating and tracking the implementation of occupation hygiene risk assessments recommendations 
• Establish and coordinate OHS Committees. 
• Ensure the development and adherence to OHS policy and procedures. 
• Develop and implement Disaster Management Plan. 
• Assist with the rehabilitation of employees after accidents or injuries and make sure they experience a satisfactory return to work. 
• Review and make decision in event where an employee has refused to work on the grounds that danger exists, or the work will cause danger to the employee(s). 
• Respond to employees’ safety concerns and institute investigations. 
• Raise management and staff awareness of safety accountabilities and responsibilities. 
• Identify and test work areas for potential accident and health hazards. 
• Record and report hazards, accidents, injuries and health issues within the workplace. 
• Facilitate the investigation of accidents and unsafe work conditions, study possible causes and recommended remedial action. 
• Monitor and ensure maintenance of Access Control and Surveillance systems. 
• Ensuring the implementation of management plans in line with set objectives. 
• Managing internal and external contractors’ safety management. 
• Conducting routine and non-routine SHE inspections and raising Non-compliance for corrective actions. 
• Conducting risk assessment and supporting Process Hazard Analyses. 
• Compile and oversee and continuously update the OHS and visitor registers. 
• Plan and Coordinate emergency procedures such as evacuation drills and first aid crews. 
• Form part of internal and external audits. 
• Attend and make recommendations at monthly OHS meetings. 
 
 
NOTE: The position requires a person with good health and physical fitness 
 
In line with HPCSA’s Employment Equity and commitment to diversify its workforce and as such, preference will be given to suitably qualified White male, African male, White female and Indian male candidates. People with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 
 
All interested applicants should forward their application letter, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae and copies of qualifications, to recruitment@hpcsa.co.za quoting the job title in the subject line. 
 
N. B Failure to attach required copies will result in your application not being considered. 
 
HPCSA reserves the right not to make any appointment to this position 
 
Closing date: 22 July 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 entered into with short-listed candidates only.


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HPCSA’s vision is realised through protecting the public and guiding the professions. 
 
INVITATION TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE AND INVESTMENT COMMITTEE (FINCOM) OF HPCSA 
 
The HPCSA hereby invites applications from suitably qualified and interested individuals to serve on its Finance and Investment Committee. Section 10(1)(a) of the Health Professions Act, 1974 (Act No. 56 of 1974) (“the Act”) empowers the Council to establish such committees as it may deem necessary. Council has in regard established a Committee known as “the Finance and Investment Committee of Council” (“the Committee”). 
 
REQUIREMENTS
• An appropriate three-year (NQF L7) qualification. 
• At least 8 years’ management experience gained from either the following: Accounting or Auditing. 
• The following professional qualifications would be advantageous: CA (SA), ACCA, CFA, CIA & CIMA 
• 5 years Financial Management experience. 
• 3 years leadership and experience in serving on a Finance / Investment Committees, but not a political office bearer. 
• Knowledge of Health Professions Act, 1974; KING IV Report on Corporate Governance and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). 
• Applicants shall not be in the employment or do business or personal relationships with the HPCSA. 
• Preference will be given to applicants who are serving as professionals in other Government departments, public entities, private sector institutions, academic institutions, or as retired professionals. 
 
THE ROLE OF THE FINANCE AND INVESTEMENT COMMITTEE MEMBERS WILL BE TO: 
Perform duties in accordance with the approved Terms of Reference for the Committee such as – 
• Conduct regular reviews and make recommendations to the Council on revenue collection methodologies, particularly the model used to collect annual fees from the professions under the auspices of the HPCSA. 
• Advise Council on the investment of any unexpended portion of its moneys and on the establishment of any such reserve funds into which such unexpended portions may be paid. 
• Oversee the management of investments of Council according to agreed Council’s investment policies in consultation with financial advisors. 
• Ensure maintenance of an appropriate capital structure. 
• Advise Council in terms of the applicable legislation. 
• Ensure adherence to all relevant financial policies. 
• Continuously institute best practice in relation to corporate governance Review compliance. with all applicable regulatory requirements. 
 
Term: The term of office is five years (part-time basis - approximate number of meetings is six per annum (four ordinary and two Extra Ordinary meetings). Successful candidates will be required to enter into a contract with the HPCSA.
 
N.B Failure to attach required copies will result in your application not being considered.
 
All interested applicants should forward their applications/ cover letters, together with detailed CV’s and copies of qualifications and ID card or book, to HR-Executive@hpcsa.co.za, quoting the job title in the subject column. 
 
HPCSA reserves the right not to make any appointment to this position 
 
Closing date: 22 July 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 entered into with short-listed candidates only.