National Health Act, 2003 (Act No. 61 of 2003)Code of ConductCode of Conduct for Inspectors10. Personal conduct |
| 10.1 | An inspector must:— |
| 10.1.1 | behave and dress in a manner that enhances the reputation of the Office. |
| 10.1.2 | be punctual at all times. |
| 10.1.3 | present herself or himself in a professional wear and behave in a professional manner. |
| 10.1.4 | uphold highest professional standards in her or his work. |
| 10.1.5 | maintain and develop own professional competence. |
| 10.1.6 | not make use of any substance having an intoxicating effect while performing he or his duties, except prescribed medication. |
| 10.1.7 | refrain from party political activities during the execution of duties. |
| 10.1.8 | use appropriate channels to communicate her or his grievances or to direct representations. |
| 10.1.9 | delete any evidence, including photos and other images that were captured on any electronic devices while conducting formal duties, once such evidence is stored as part of inspections record. |
| 10.1 10 | maintain confidentiality in relation to all classified information or documents or information or documents that are considered as confidential or secret. |
| 10.1 11 | constantly seek to enhance her or his efficiency and effectiveness in the carrying out of her or his duties. |
| 10.1.12 | maintain satisfactory levels of competence and constantly seek to improve her or his proficiency through ongoing training and self-development as determined by the Office. |
| 10.1.13 | perform her or his work with honesty, integrity, diligence and responsibility. |
| 10.1.14 | apply her or his decisions, methods, principles and outcomes based on clear and consistent norms and value. |
| 10.1.15 | not knowingly be part of any illegal activity or engage in any act that may put the Office into disrepute. |
| 10.1.16 | not make any false or misleading representation or engage in deceptive or unconscionable conduct in relation to her or his functions. |
| 10.1.17 | maintain utmost privacy in the use, handling, storage and protection of information acquired during her or his duties. |
| 10.1.18 | not be involved in any act of intimidation or violence during inspections. |
| 10.1.19 | only use her or his title in relation to official business. |
| 10.1.20 | not use her or his position to benefit herself or himself or others. |
| 10.1.21 | avoid situations that could give an impression of impropriety during inspections. |
| 10.1.22 | not give preferential treatment to any health establishment and avoid situations that raise the suspicion of preferential treatment. |