HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA) VACANCIES

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INVESTIGATOR
Paterson grade C4 
Remuneration package: R655, 899 per annum (Cost to Council) 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS 

• Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences plus current registration with any Health Statutory Council 
• Valid driver’s license. 
• 3 years professional practice (clinical/ non-clinical) or investigation experience. 

 
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 
Knowledge of HPCSA rules and regulations 
Understanding of HPCSA policies 
Strong analytical skills 
Good Customer Relations skills 
Computer Literacy (MS Office, and Outlook) 
 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES & KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

• Investigate allegations of contravention or failure to comply with any provision with the Act. 
• Investigate allegations of unprofessional conduct by registered persons. 
• Obtain relevant information or documents from person or institutions. 
• Decide on the need for precautionary suspension of practitioners who cause imminent risk to the public. 
• Compile an investigation report for the preliminary inquiry including the following: facts of the case; Issues; rules or provision contravened & Recommendation of the Committee. 
• Do a trend analysis of complaints investigated. 
• Identify areas that will inform Education and Training, including Continuing Professional Development. 
• Submit monthly and quarterly reports on the level of compliance and segment of incidence/ cases/ complaints. 
• Assist in development and conduction of awareness programs. 
• Compile agenda items in a prescribed format for Committees of Preliminary Inquiry following investigation. 
• Attend Preliminary Inquiry Committee meetings. 
• Ensure that resolutions to the complainant and to the practitioner are executed timeously. 
• Assist in the compilation of management reports on complaints investigated and the decision taken by committees of preliminary inquiry. 
• Assist in the compilation of reports for Professional Boards and relevant Committees of Council. 
• Carry out any other function as may be delegated by the Head of Division. 

 
 

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In line with the Council’s Employment Equity plan and commitment to diversify its workforce, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from the following groups: White Male, White female, African male and People with disabilities. 
 
All interested applicants should forward their application letter, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, Qualifications, a copy of driver’s license and current registration with the relevant Health Statutory Council to recruitment@hpcsa.co.za quoting the job title in the subject line. 
The post requires travelling for investigation of cases. 
 
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: 06 December 2023 
 
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.