Head of Department (Nursing College): Postgraduate Programmes at Western Cape Department of Health and Wellness

Experience:

• A minimum of 9 years appropriate /recognisable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with SANC in General Nursing. At least 5 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognisable experience in Nursing Education after obtaining the 1-year post-basic qualification in Nursing Education.

Minimum Educational Qualification:

• Basic R425 qualification accredited with the SANC (i.e. diploma/degree in nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse and Midwife or Psychiatric Nurse (where applicable). Post-basic qualification with a duration of at least one year accredited with the SANC in any one of the clinical nursing specialties. Post-basic qualification in Nursing education registered with SANC. Relevant Master’s degree (NQF Level 9).

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

• Ensure Academic Governance all postgraduate programmes in terms of delegations, relevant acts, regulations and annual performance plan. Coordinate and Facilitate Multi Campus Nursing Education and Training of students to comply with Council of Higher Education Programme Review criterion. People Management. Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Coordinate clinical learning exposure to students between college and clinical areas. Coordinate the teaching and learning of nursing programmes. Participate in the development and review of nursing curricula for postgraduate Diploma Programmes. Implements the new nursing programmes in line with SANC and CHE criterion. Participate in all governance structures of the College. Coordinate and facilitate Research and promote the image of the College.

Competencies (Knowledge/Skills):

• Possess knowledge of relevant Legislation, Acts, Prescripts and Policy frameworks informing the area of operation. Knowledge of nursing education programmes and curriculum. Proficiency in teaching and assessment in Nursing Education including evaluation approaches. Knowledge of policy development, interpretation, implementation, monitoring, and evaluation. Sound conflict management and decision making/ problem-solving skills. Good research and analytical skills. Good managerial and interpersonal skills. Computer literacy.

Closing date: 2026/02/06 17:00:00