Head of Division: Executive Company Secretariat
Overview
[Paterson Grade D5]
Permanent employment contract
Specific Skills
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: • A B degree in Business, Commerce or a Legal degree • Registered with the Institute of Chartered Secretaries as a Chartered Secretary • Postgraduate qualification with Corporate Governance • 6+ years’ experience • 3-5 years board experience as a Company Secretary • 3-5 years management experience.
Responsible For
COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: • Understanding of the Health Professions Act and other relevant legislation • Corporate governance knowledge (protocol on corporate governance in the public sector, King IV, governance best practice) • Implement optimal governance delivery and resource management • Knowledge of the roles of key corporate leadership positions • Knowledge of government structures and hierarchies • General knowledge of broader political, economic and social environment • Business administration • Business ethics.
Additional Requirements
In line with HPCSA’s Employment Equity and commitment to diversify its workforce and as such, preference will be given to suitably qualified candidates from groups that are going to advance the workforce representativity and persons with disabilities. HPCSA reserves the right to re-advertise or not to fill these positions.
NB: Failure to attach required copies will result in your application not being considered.
All interested applicants should forward their application letters, together with a detailed CV and copies of qualifications and ID to: HR-Executive@hpcsa.co.za by quoting relevant job title in the subject column.
The HPCSA will ensure that in Processing an Applicant’s or Employee’s Personal Information, it will adhere to its obligations in terms of POPIA. By virtue of you applying for this position, you grant HPCSA the consent to keep and or process your information as per POPIA.
Closing date: 03 July 2026
If you have not heard from us within 30 days of the closing date of the application, please consider your application as being unsuccessful. Communication will be with short-listed candidates only.
Educational Requirements
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY & 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 his/her duties to act as the secretary to the Council and their various committees • Assist the Deputy Company Secretaries: • Council, Boards, and Professional Conduct in fulfilling his/her duties in addition to functioning as the primary point of contact for the Council and Executive Council members as and when queries arise (as per functional area represented or 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 members, board and committee members.
NB: Shortlisted candidates may be subjected to competency assessment.
Experience Requirements
3 to 5 years
Salary
Remuneration Package: R1, 589, 394 per annum (Cost to Council)
