HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA) VACANCIES

 
 
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 Licence. 
 3 years professional practice (clinical/ non-clinical) or investigation experience. 
 
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 
 Knowledge of HPCSA rules, regulations, and the Health Professions Act. 
 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, and Professional Practice, 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, Indian male, African male and People with disabilities. 
 
All interested applicants should forward their application letter, together with detailed Curriculum Vitae, Qualifications, a copy of valid 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: 01 July 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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DEPUTY INSPECTOR (X2) 
Paterson Grade C2 
Salary Range: R488, 372 per annum (Cost to Council) 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: 
 Bachelor of Law OR Bachelor’s degree in Health Science/ Policing/ Forensic Investigation/ Auditing/ Compliance Management. 
 1 year working experience in investigation/ inspection/ compliance enforcement/ legal practice (excluding articles). 
 A valid driver’s license. 
 
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 
 Sound knowledge of relevant or applicable Legislations (e.g. National Health Act 2003; Health Professions Act, HPCSA, 1974; etc.) 
 Knowledge of courtroom procedures. 
 Investigation skills. 
 Good communication skills; (verbal and written). 
 Report writing skills. 
 Ability to work under pressure and independently. 
 Time Management skills. 
 Knowledge of MS Office packages e.g., Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel & Outlook. 
 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY & KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
 Responding to email enquiries seeking legal advice 
 Providing legal support to any matters pertaining to the inspectorate division.
 Identifying the points of inspection. 
 Conduct the inspection in loco. 
 Preparing inspection documents for approval by the Inspector. 
 Obtain information on fines imposed from the pro-forma complainants. 
 Ensure registration status is updated in line with the sanction imposed. 
 Generate monthly and quarterly reports on compliance pertaining to the fines and related matters. 
 Report non-compliance to the Senior Manager: Inspectorate for the purposes of initiating the civil debt recovery process. 
 Providing report on trend analysis. 
 Develop a system of intelligence gathering in liaison with the SAPS to identify unregistered persons. 
 Develop and conduct awareness programs. 
 Generate monthly and quarterly reports in respect of operations aimed at eradicating unregistered persons’ practices. 
 Do other duties as may be required by the Senior Manager: Inspectorate Office. 
 
 
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, Indian male; African male and People with disabilities. 
 
All interested applicants should forward their application letters, together with a detailed CV and copies of qualifications (including a driver’s licence) to recruitment@hpcsa.co.za. by quoting relevant job title in the subject column. The post requires extensive travelling for inspection of premises. 
 
HPCSA reserves the right not to make any appointment to this position. 
 
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: 01 July 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 short-listed candidates only.