HOD Student Counselling and Development

Department of Health; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 713 000 - 826 000; Full time

Job summary

A health department in Gauteng is seeking a Director of Nursing Education and Training. The role involves managing the Student Counselling and Development Department, planning learner support programs, and ensuring effective communication with stakeholders. Candidates must possess a Degree in Nursing or equivalent, with at least 9 years of nursing experience and 5 years in nursing education. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential. The position offers an annual package of R713 253 – R825 939 plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 Certificate.
• Basic R.425 qualification enabling registration with SANC as a Professional Nurse.
• Minimum of 9 years nursing experience post-registration as a Professional Nurse.
• 5 years Nursing Education experience after post-basic qualification.
• 3 years experience in the Psychiatric Nursing or Counselling Department.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise the Student Counselling and Development Department.
• Plan and manage learner counselling programs.
• Conduct assessments and make referrals for students.
• Implement student life and study skills programs.
• Participate in overall management and activities of the College.

Skills

Planning and organizing

Supervision

Communication skills

Teamwork

Report writing

Professional presentations

Education

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Basic R.425 qualification

Post-basic qualification in Nursing Education

Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing

Job description

• Directorate : Nursing Education and Training
• Number of Posts : 1
• Package : PND3 R713 253 – R825 939 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Mr. J Machaba (Campus Registrar) – (011) 247 -3300/45

Requirements

• Grade 12 Certificate. A Basic R.425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse. A Degree in Nursing/Post-basic qualification in Nursing Education and Nursing Administration, currently registered with SANC. Diploma in Psychiatric Nursing or Psychology Level 3. Moderator and Assessor course registered with SANC. Minimum of 9 years’ appropriate/recognized nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse and Midwife/ Accoucheur. A minimum of five (5) years’ recognizable experience in Nursing Education after obtaining a post-basic qualification in Nursing Education. A minimum of three (3) years’ recognizable experience in the Psychiatric Nursing Department or Counselling Department Computer literacy. Valid driver's license. Demonstrated experience and knowledge of planning, organizing, evaluating, leading, and controlling operational activities. Sound communication skills, with proven ability in supervision, report writing, and professional presentations. Knowledge of procedures and processes for Postgraduate Diploma programmes, relevant legislation, the Code of Ethics, and SANC professional practice requirements. Ability to work in a team and under pressure.

Duties

• Management and supervision of the Student Counselling and Development Department. Plan and manage learner counselling and support programmes. Implement life and study skills for students. Assessment and referral of individual students with personal problems. Promote general welfare, personal and professional development of students. Support and guidance of students. Conduct a classroom presentation to improve academic performance. Policy development, review, and evaluation. Participate in the planning and implementation of graduation and prize-giving ceremonies. Report on all Student Counselling matters. Communicate with the relevant stakeholders to ensure an effective learning and teaching environment. Participate in the overall management of the College and actively contribute to GCON and Campus committee activities.

Notes

• Applications should be submitted strictly online at the following E-Recruitment portal: http://jobs.gauteng.gov.za. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted. For assistance with online applications please email your query to [e-mail] . NB: Where Driver’s Licence is mandatory, exception will be granted for people with disabilities. Application should be accompanied by a fully completed and signed new Z83 application form obtainable from any Public Service Department or on the internet at www.dpsa.gov.za/documents plus a recently updated comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV), Registration Certificate with relevant professional body (SANC) and a proof of current registration (Annual Practicing Certificate/Card). Applications without proof of a new Z83 application form, a detailed CV, registration certificate and a proof of current registration card/certificate with relevant professional body will be disqualified. (Shortlisted candidates will receive communication from HR to submit certified copies of educational qualifications and other relevant documents not older than 6 months on or before the day of the interview). It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). All foreign qualification must be accompanied by evaluation certificate from the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA). Correspondence will only be limited to shortlisted candidates. If you have not been contacted within 3 months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful. Suitable candidates will be subjected to a personnel suitability check (criminal record, citizenship, credit record checks, qualification verification and employment verification). Where applicable, candidates will be subjected to a skills/knowledge test. The recommended candidate may be subjected to Medical Surveillance as required by the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Act 5/1993. It is Department’s intention to promote representivity (race, gender, and disability) in the Public Service through the filling of these posts. The Department reserves the right not to appoint/fill this post. WOMEN AND PEOPLE WITH DISABILITY ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY.

Employer

Department of Health

Location

Gauteng College of Nursing (Rahima Moosa Campus)

Closing Date

03-02-2026

Criteria Questions

Do you have a basic R.425 qualification (i.e. Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows for registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse?

Do you have a Degree in Nursing/Post-basic qualification in Nursing Education and Nursing Administration, currently registered with SANC?

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years’ recognizable experience in Nursing Education after obtaining a post-basic qualification in Nursing Education?

Do you have a valid driver’s licence?

Please Notes

• Due to the large number of applications we envisage receiving, applications will not be acknowledged. If youdo not receive any response within 3 months, please accept that your application was not successful.