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SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL (SANC) - LEGAL OFFICER: INVESTIGATIONS
SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL (SANC)
The South African Nursing Council (SANC) is the body entrusted to set and maintain standards of nursing education, training and practice in the Republic of South Africa. It is an autonomous, financially independent, statutory body, initially established by the Nursing Act, 1944 (Act No. 45 of 1944), and currently operating under the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005). The SANC currently has the following vacancy, and candidates that meet the requirements as provided are invited to apply.
DEPARTMENT: OFFICE OF THE DEPUTY REGISTRAR
LEGAL OFFICER: INVESTIGATIONS
REFERENCE NUMBER: LOI/001/03/2023
REMUNERATION: R721 264,96
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: PERMANENT
CLOSING DATE: 06 APRIL 2023
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12.
• Bachelor of Law Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Investigations environment within a corporate organisation, public sector or state-owned entities or organs of state.
• Valid driver’s license
ADDED ADVANTAGE REQUIREMENTS
• Postgraduate qualification
• Experience in the Healthcare sector
• Experience in Conducting of investigations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
• Conducting of Investigations into allegations of unprofessional conduct
• Report writing
• Relevant legislation governing the investigations
• Proven working experience in related field.
• Ingenuity and persistence to obtain case information not readily available with an eye for details.
• Thorough understanding of the investigation process and the unique circumstances of each case
• Strong analytical skills along with good interviewing and interrogation skills
• Good organisational skills needed to manage a high volume of assigned cases
• Honest and ethical with high levels of integrity and confidentiality
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES/ SKILLS:
• Job knowledge.
• Technical skills.
• Acceptance of responsibility.
• Quality of work.
• Reliability.
• Initiative.
• Interpersonal relationship.
• Flexibility.
• Teamwork.
• Planning and execution.
• Manage resources.
• Communication.
• Customer orientation.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Annual Performance Plan, Annual Operational Plan and Departmental strategy.
• Conduct investigations of alleged unprofessional conduct as assigned by the Senior Manager-Professional Practice/Registrar or Council Committees.
• Develop and implement relevant policies, standard operating procedures (SOP), tools, systems, and internal controls.
• Manage risk in area of responsibility.
• Provide legal advice to matters pertaining to conducted investigations.
• Draft detailed investigative reports.
• Present reports to the relevant structures and or departments.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as delegated by Line Manager or Supervisor.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Grade 12.
• Bachelor of Law Degree or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Investigations environment within a corporate organisation, public sector or state-owned entities or organs of state.
• Valid driver’s license
ADDED ADVANTAGE REQUIREMENTS
• Postgraduate qualification
• Experience in the Healthcare sector
• Experience in Conducting of investigations.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
• Conducting of Investigations into allegations of unprofessional conduct
• Report writing
• Relevant legislation governing the investigations
• Proven working experience in related field.
• Ingenuity and persistence to obtain case information not readily available with an eye for details.
• Thorough understanding of the investigation process and the unique circumstances of each case
• Strong analytical skills along with good interviewing and interrogation skills
• Good organisational skills needed to manage a high volume of assigned cases
• Honest and ethical with high levels of integrity and confidentiality
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES/ SKILLS:
• Job knowledge.
• Technical skills.
• Acceptance of responsibility.
• Quality of work.
• Reliability.
• Initiative.
• Interpersonal relationship.
• Flexibility.
• Teamwork.
• Planning and execution.
• Manage resources.
• Communication.
• Customer orientation.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
• Contribute to the development and implementation of Annual Performance Plan, Annual Operational Plan and Departmental strategy.
• Conduct investigations of alleged unprofessional conduct as assigned by the Senior Manager-Professional Practice/Registrar or Council Committees.
• Develop and implement relevant policies, standard operating procedures (SOP), tools, systems, and internal controls.
• Manage risk in area of responsibility.
• Provide legal advice to matters pertaining to conducted investigations.
• Draft detailed investigative reports.
• Present reports to the relevant structures and or departments.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as delegated by Line Manager or Supervisor.
NB: Applications must be completed in full on the prescribed form, obtainable from the SANC website (https://www.sanc.co.za/vacancies/).
Applications must be e-mailed loi@sanc.co.za
Incomplete applications or those which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
The application must include only a fully completed and signed SANC Form, obtainable from the South African Nursing Council (SANC) website and a detailed Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies of Identity Document, Grade 12 Certificate and the highest required qualifications, professional affiliation certificate as well as a driver’s licence where necessary, will only be submitted by shortlisted candidates to the Human Resources Department on or before the day of the interview date. The SANC may request academic record for general qualifications/Certificates that does not specify the major courses to determine the major course of the qualification. It is compulsory for successful candidates to belong to a medical aid scheme if they do not belong to their spouses’ medical aid. Failure to do so will result in your application being disqualified.
Furthermore, all applications must be accompanied by proof of professional registration and foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate.
The SANC will conduct background checks (e.g. employment verification and reference checks as indicated on the CV, as well as in respect of criminal record, citizenship, financial records, qualifications, driver’s license and professional registration, if applicable). First preference will be given to South African citizens. The successful candidate will be appointed on a 12-month probation basis and will be permanently employed if all of the performance requirements are met during probation.
Please note: Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only; therefore, if you have not been contacted within four (4) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful. The SANC is committed to employment equity and therefore people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries may be directed to Ms. Veronica Mthethwa at Tel. no. (012) 426 9578.
The South African Nursing Council reserves the right not to make any appointment.