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HEALTH PROFESSIONS COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (HPCSA)
 


​The Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA) realises its vision by protecting the public and guiding the professions. 
 
PROJECT MANAGER 
[Paterson Grade D3] 
Remuneration package: R1, 301, 828 per annum (Cost to Council) 
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: 
B Degree/Advanced Diploma (NQF L7) in Project Management, Business Science, Engineering, Computer Science, or related fields | Current Membership with a Project Management Professional Body | 6 years of hands-on Project Management experience. 
 
ADDED ADVANTAGE 
Postgraduate Degree in Project Management. 
 
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 
Good Communication skills | Project Management skills | Knowledge of Corporate Governance and Business Ethics | Knowledge of Microsoft packages, i.e., MS Project, MS Visio, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint. 
 
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES & KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 
Develop and maintain Project Management policies, methodologies, and processes | Implement Project Management tools which can be implemented by internal staff and external service providers | Ensure standardisation of tools and outputs by all users | Determine Project requirements | Plan Projects in accordance with the time frame and scope of work provided | Plan for procurement processes for tender, adjudication, and final decision | Coordinate all project activities within the project plan to ensure activities take place timeously | Monitor budget against actuals allocated to the project to identify budget shifts and manage budget overruns | Produce reports on the overall project to encompass findings and report on the actual against planned budget and any budget movements | Manage stakeholder relationships | Prepare reports for monthly review meetings to feedback on the project progress | Performing ad-hoc request for the Head of Division: Strategy and EPMO. 
 
N.B. Shortlisted candidates will be subjected to technical and psychometric assessments.




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 and female candidates and people with disabilities. HPCSA reserves the right to re-advertise or not to fill the position. 
 
N.B. Failure to attach the required copies will result in your application not being considered. 
 
All interested applicants should forward their applications/cover letters, together with detailed CVs 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 applicants’ or employees’ personal information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of your applying for this position, you grant the HPCSA consent to keep and or process your information as per POPI. 
 
Closing date: 28 November 2025 
 
If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the application closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful. Communication will be entered into with only the short-listed candidates.