Senior Manager: Professional Practice at South African Nursing Council

Date extension: The extension date is to accommodate those that had challenges, if your application was successful on the advert that closed on 10 August 2026, please do not reapply. 

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Master’s Degree in Nursing / Public Health Management (Nursing related Management)
• Additional qualification in Nursing Management/ Administration/Health Service Management/ Administration/Leadership
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the field of nursing of with 5 years must be in a nursing practice environment  
• Minimum of 4 years’ Management experience in Nursing Practice/Education/Regulatory body or relevant health service environment
• Valid South African Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate (APC) 
• Valid driver’s license 

NOTE: Please note that this is a readvertisement, all candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply. A completed compulsory SANC application form must be submitted with the application

ADDED ADVANTAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Additional Qualification in Clinical Specialisation
• PHD in a Nursing or Health-related field
• More than 10 years’ experience in the field of nursing of with 5 years must be in a nursing practice environment 
• More than 4 years’ Middle/ Senior Management experience in Nursing Practice/Education/Regulatory body or relevant health service environment
• Working experience within a Health regulatory environment
• Leadership Management Programme
• Working knowledge on the implementation of Continuing Professional Development ( CPD).
• Working knowledge and understanding of the development and   review of regulatory and policy frameworks

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES / SKILLS

• Knowledge of pertinent Health and Nursing Legislation
• Understanding and working knowledge of the Nursing Act
• Financial Management competency
• Leadership and Human Resources skills
• Developing & Implementing Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Compiling reports and sound statistics
• Management of Professional Practice projects
• Management of change and Transformation
• Performance Management skills
• Advance Verbal and written communication skills
• Advance Computer literacy
• Good interpersonal skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Contribute to the review of the Strategic plan, Annual Performance Plan
• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the Annual Operational Plan for Professional Practice.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight to   ensure efficiency of operations within Professional Practice ( Preliminary Investigations, Impairment, Inspectorate, Private Practice and CPD sections).
• Conceptualize and lead a turn-a-round strategy in the implementation of Continuing Professional Development
• Conceptualize and lead a turn-a-round strategy in the establishment of Private Practice Management System
• Provide Strategic Direction and oversight in the development, implementation and monitoring of  policies, SOPs, business Processes and guidelines relevant to Professional Practice
• Establish  and maintain relations with relevant stakeholders and critical partners on Professional Practice related matters
• Evaluate and improve the Departmental Business Plan
• Communicate and lead the Vision of the SA Nursing Council in Department.
• Develop, implement and Monitor departmental Policies
• Develop and Control Departmental budget
• Provide Secretariat Services to the Council Committees overseeing Professional Practice
• Prepare reports for Council consideration
• Manage Risks and Audit findings within Professional Practice
• Identify Professional Practice related Risk and draft mitigating factors
• Contribute to the Research agenda related to Professional Practice matters
• Manage professional practice projects
• Contribute to drafting and review of  legislation
• Ensure compliance to legislation, SANC policies and SOPs within Professional Practice
• Identify and Implement factors to improve service delivery on issues related to Professional Practice
• Contribute to the development of a Quality Management System
• Manage Resources (Human, Financial, Physical and Information).
• Manage individual and team performance
• Manage workplace climate
• Perform ad hoc tasks as delegated by the line manager/ supervisor
• Facilitate information sharing to Professional Practice stakeholders

THE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION

• All interested applicants must access the job application portal, where they can register or update their profiles and apply for the position by following the instructions outlined in the advertisement.
• All applications must be accompanied by the completed SANC Application Form.
• 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 THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae, taking cognisance of the minimum requirements of the advertised position.
• The certified copies of the following documents must be sent only if you are invited as part of the shortlisting process – please ensure our HR Department receives copies on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in the application being disqualified:
• Copies of Identity Document
• Grade 12 Certificate
• The highest required qualification/s 
• Valid SANC Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
• Driver’s License
• Professional affiliation certificate, where necessary.