VACANCIES AT THE 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:
POSITION: LEGAL OFFICER: LEGAL AFFAIRS
EXTERNAL ADVERTISEMENT
DATE OF ISSUE : 20 OCTOBER 2024
DEPARTMENT : LEGAL AFFAIRS
POSITION : LEGAL OFFICER
REFERENCE NUMBER : LOLA/001/09/2024
REMUNERATION : R809 648,77 TOTAL COST TO COMPANY (TCTC) PER ANNUM
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT : PERMAMENT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
(NOTE: YOUR CURRICULUM VITAE, AND WHERE REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS, NEED TO PROVIDE
INFORMATION ABOUT THE BELOW
REQUIREMENTS):
- Bachelor of Laws Degree (LLB) or B proc
- Minimum five (5) years post admission experience.
- Valid driver’s license
- Admission as Attorney or Advocate
ADDED ADVANTEGE REQUIREMENTS - Experience as a public prosecutor or pro-forma prosecutor in Statutory Councils or Quasi-Judicial Tribunals
OTHER REQUIREMENTS - Willingness to travel extensively and beyond working hours within the Basic Conditions of Employment
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Provide legal support to Council Committee’s
Understanding, interpreting, and applying Nursing, Health and other Legislation relevant to Nursing
Knowledge of the Nursing Act
SANC Regulations
Knowledge of prosecutions processes and law of evidence
Other relevant legislation outside of nursing e.g. National Health Act, Medicines and Related Substances
Control Act, etc.
Computer literacy (Ms Office)
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES / SKILLS
Legal research skills.
Prosecution skill
Investigation and report writing skills
Good knowledge of criminal procedure and civil procedure.
Competency and ability to act independently.
Proficiency in conducting prosecutions and presentation of cases in court / tribunals.
Credibility, accountability and Reliability.
Draft charge sheets, appeals and review papers.
Interpersonal relationships
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
Contribute to the development and implementation of Annual Performance Plan, Annual Operational Plan and
Departmental strategy.
Contribute to the Develop and reviews policies, standard operating procedures, frameworks, internal controls,
and systems within the area of specialisation.
Assess all incoming case files for completeness, timely referral of incomplete items back to relevant
department/section and follow up on resubmissions.
Determine links between charges and Defendants as well as linking of relevant evidence.
Draft charge sheet in terms of prescribed format in consultation with Professional Advisor’s
Prepare evidence bundle in prescribed format.
Ensure and follow up the issuing of summonses and subpoenas within expected timelines by the relevant
Administrative Clerk.
Develop hearing agenda and distribution to relevant parties within expected timeframes
Consultation with witnesses: Confirm facts and statements of witnesses, prepare witnesses for hearing
processes and what can be expected from processes.
Attend to representations made by the defence
Lead prosecution at Professional Conduct Hearings
Lead and cross examination of witnesses before the Professional Conduct Committee
Draft appeal documents and present them at the Appeal’s Committee’s
Perform ad hoc tasks as delegated by the line manager.
Provide Legal support to inspections
Attend to internal and external stakeholders on case information / progression in line with SANC policy and
Standard Operating Procedures
Conduct fraud investigations and lay criminal charges
Facilitate professional conduct training/information sessions to stakeholders of SANC as and when advised by
Management
Support hearings’ administrative functions as and when required
Submit all standard reports accurately within the required timeframes and standards.
Compile reports and statistics in area of work.
Maintain and update a host of administrative items that include aspects such as, case documentation,
inspection documentation, correspondence etc. in the prescribed manner
Keep all information confidential in accordance with relevant good practice, laws and SANC Management
expectation.
Perform ad hoc tasks as delegated by the line manager/ supervisor; and
APPLICATIONS:
All applications must be completed and submitted on the SANC website via its online applications portal at
www.sanc.co.za by clicking on Public/then click on Careers at the SANC/then click on Click here to apply.
No manual/email applications will be accepted.
Incomplete applications and those which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
THE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE:
A fully completed application via the SANC online portal
A detailed Curriculum Vitae.
The following documents must be sent only if you are invited as part of the shortlisting process –
please ensure our HR Department receives them at least five workdays before the interview:
Certified copies of Identity Document
Grade 12 Certificate
The highest required qualification/s
Professional affiliation certificate where necessary.
Driver’s licence where necessary.
NOTE:
The SANC may request academic recordsfor general qualifications/Certificates that do 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.
All 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.
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:
Enquiries may be directed to Mr. Phuti Mahanyele at Tel. no (012) 420 1068.
The South African Nursing Council reserves the right not to make any appointment.