Inspector: Western Cape at Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: 

• Bachelor of Law OR Bachelor’s degree in Health Sciences/ Policing/ Forensic Investigation/ Auditing/ Compliance Management. 
• 3 years 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 

• Investigate the allegation of non-compliance with the Act, Regulations and Rules. 
• Conduct inspections of premises/ to ensure compliance. 
• Compile inspection/ investigation reports. 
• Assist the professional boards with the inspections on clinical and professional compliance matters. 
• Ensure compliance with penalties imposed by the Professional Conduct Committee. 
• Collection of outstanding fines. 
• Attend to criminal matters in respect of unregistered persons. 
• Generate monthly and quarterly reports on inspections/ investigation conducted. 
• Providing report on trend analysis. 
• Liaise with financial department of HPCSA to ensure that practitioners re-paying their fines. 
• Do other duties as may be required by the Senior Manager: Inspectorate Office.