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

Duties (Key Result Areas/Outputs):

• Ensure Academic Governance all undergraduate 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 Undergraduate 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.

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 (where applicable). Relevant Master’s degree (NQF Level 9). Post-basic qualification in Nursing education registered with SANC.

Closing date:  2026/02/06 17:00:00