Legal Advisor at Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA)

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION: 

• B. Juris/ B. Proc/ LLB degree. 
• 7 years legal advisory/ Litigation and/ or Court experience. 
• A driver’s Licence. 

ADDED ADVANTAGE 

• Admission as an Attorney or Advocate. 

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS 

• Thorough knowledge of the law, administrative procedures and conduct of health practices and ethics. 
• Knowledge of the Health Professions Act and relevant Regulations. 
• Ability to communicate at all levels and work under pressure. 
• Ability to gather information and write reports. 
• Advisory skills. 
• Trial Advocacy. 

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES & KEY PERFORMANCE AREA 

• Preparation and presentation of professional conduct matters to Professional Conduct Committees. 
• Conduct research and provide legal advice to Council, Professional Boards and their structures. 
• Provision of legal opinions and vetting of legal instruments/ documents.