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. 
 
HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE REGISTRAR 
5 year fixed-term Employment Contract 
[Paterson Grade E2] 
Remuneration package: R1, 856, 919.00 per annum (Cost to Council) 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: 

• An Honour’s degree in Business /Administration/ Political Sciences/ Law/ Finance. 
• 10 years of relevant work experience in regulatory or health environment. 
• 5 years of experience in senior management. 
• 3 years project management experience. 

 
ADDED ADVANTAGE 

• A Master’s degree in Political Science/ Law/ Finance or MBA. 

 
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 

• Understanding of relevant government legislation 
• Corporate governance knowledge 
• Business administration 
• Business ethics 
• Organisational structure and operational procedures 
• Financial, budget and funding procedures 
• Quality assurance 
• Diversity management 
• Ethical practice 
• Communication

 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES & KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Manages the Office of the Registrar with a focus on planning, administration, logistics, human resources management, financial management, budgeting and stakeholder engagement. 
• Developing a clear and logical reporting and communication framework internally and to oversight structures. 
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with internal partners and external partners in the Public and Private Sector. 
• Development of Council Strategy. 
• Assists the Human Resources Division by collaborating, anticipating, addressing, and resolving employee concerns prior to escalating to Registrar. 
• Interrogates business processes by helping to identify and tackle core problems in existing business processes. 
• Tracks performance by working with leadership to measure team performance and provide tactical support to implement new ideas. 
• Ensures improvement of internal control environment by ensuring internal and external audit findings are timeously addressed. 
• Mitigates exposure of the company by assisting with risk assessment of new initiatives and business decisions. 

 
 
In terms of HPCSA’s Employment Equity Plan and commitment to diversify its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from groups that are underrepresented in the organisation and persons with disabilities. HPCSA reserves the right not to fill the position or to re-advertise the position. 
All short-listed candidates will be subjected to a competency assessment. 
 
All interested applicants should forward their application letter, together with detailed CV and copies of qualifications, to HR-Executive@hpcsa.co.za quoting the job title in the subject line. 
 
The HPCSA will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you grant HPCSA the consent to keep and or process your information as per POPIA”.
 
Closing date: 30 April 2025
 
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 shortlisted candidates only.

​Health Professions Council of South Africa’s vision is realized through protecting the public and guiding the professions 
 
HEAD OF DIVISION: CORPORATE AFFAIRS 
Paterson grade D4 
Remuneration package: R1, 376, 500 per annum (Cost to Council) 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s (NQF L7) degree in Media/ Communications/ Public Relations/ Marketing. 
• At least 6 years communication experience, preferably in a media/health related environment. 
• 3 - 5 years’ experience of analysis of media reports and complaints. 
• 3 - 5 years management or supervisory experience in a Public Relations environment. 

 
ADDED ADVANTAGE 

• Postgraduate degree (NQF L8) in Media Studies/ Corporate Communications/ Branding/ Marketing, and a postgraduate qualification in management. 

 
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 

• Knowledge of both the communication and media landscape in the country 
• Knowledge of press releases 
• Customer Liaison 
• Change Management 
• Research skills 
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, and Outlook). 

 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES & KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Development and implementation of an information management strategy. 
• Manage media enquiries, including issuing of press releases, responses, facilitation of media interviews and conceptualization and implementation of press conferences. 
• Improve and enhance the image of the HPCSA by managing excellent media relations. 
• Facilitate the strategic monitoring and evaluation of media coverage and dissemination to key stakeholders. 
• Manage media relationships and strategic planning of crisis communications and interviews as well as compilation of reports. 
• Facilitate effective production of all communications to board members through newsletters, bulletin magazines, e-zines and through the Annual Report. 
• Manage assessment and measurement of the effectiveness of the HPCSA’s communication efforts through customer surveys. 
• Advise Council of positive/negative reporting by Media and public perceptions and recommend remedial action. 
• Strategically manage the communication aspect of the HPCSA. 
• Conduct educational and awareness roadshows. 

 
 
All shortlisted candidates will be subjected to competency assessments. 
In terms of HPCSA’s Employment Equity Plan and commitment to diversify its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from groups that are underrepresented in the organisation and persons with disabilities. HPCSA reserves the right not to fill the position or to re-advertise the position. 
 
All interested applicants should forward their applications/ cover letters, together with detailed CV’s and copies of qualifications to HR-Executive@hpcsa.co.za, quoting the job title in the subject column. 
 
The HPCSA will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you grant HPCSA the consent to keep and or process your information as per POPIA”.
 
Closing date: 30 April 2025
 
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 shortlisted candidates only.