Head of Division: Executive Company Secretariat at Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: 

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Commerce, Law/Legal Registration with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries as a Chartered Secretary Post-graduate qualification with Corporate Governance Six (6)+ years of professional experience, 3-5 years board as a Company Secretary 3-5 years of Management experience. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES & KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS 

Reporting to the Registrar, functioning as a critical support to the Council, Boards and various Committees with the following key focuses: 

• Assist the Deputy Company Secretaries: Council, Boards and Professional Conduct in fulfilling their duties to act as the secretary to Council and various committees
• Assist the Deputy Company Secretaries: Council, Boards and Professional Conduct in fulfilling their duties in addition to functioning as the primary point of contact for Council and members of the Executive Council as and when required (per functional area represented or the Boards)
• Responsible for all related Council Secretariat duties as prescribed by the Health Professionals Act and other applicable legislation Lead and monitor the processes and controls which ensure that all statutory, regulatory and corporate governance requirements are observed to ensure that the organisation is fully compliant and follows best practice Provide comprehensive practical support/guidance to Council, Board and Committee members.