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HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA)
 

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The Health Professions Council of South Africa vision is realised through protecting the public and guiding the professions. 
 
LEGAL ADVISOR 
(Paterson Grade: D3) 
Permanent Employment Contract 
Remuneration Package: R1, 183, 066 per annum (Cost to Council) 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: 
  • B. Juris/ B. Proc/ LLB degree. 
  • 7 years legal advisory/ Litigation and/ or Court experience. 
  • A driver’s Licence. 
 
ADDED ADVANTAGE 
  • Admission as an Attorney or Advocate. 
 
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 
  • Thorough knowledge of the law, administrative procedures and conduct of health practices and ethics. 
  • Knowledge of the Health Professions Act and relevant Regulations. 
  • Ability to communicate at all levels and work under pressure. 
  • Ability to gather information and write reports. 
  • Advisory skills. 
  • Trial Advocacy. 
 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES & KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 
  • Preparation and presentation of professional conduct matters to Professional Conduct Committees. 
  • Conduct research and provide legal advice to Council, Professional Boards and their structures. 
  • Provision of legal opinions and vetting of legal instruments/ documents. 
 
 
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, Coloured female and People with disabilities. 
 
All interested applicants should forward their application letter, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, Qualifications, and a copy of driver’s license to recruitment@hpcsa.co.za quoting the job title in the subject line. 
The position requires travelling for presentation 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: 08 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.





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Health Professions Council of South Africa’s vision is realized through protecting the public and guiding the professions 
 
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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. 
 
 
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.