LECTURER PND1/PND2 DIPLOMA IN NURSING

Gauteng Provincial Government; Soweto; On-site; ZAR 495,000 - 571,000; Full time

Job summary

Department of Health in Gauteng seeks a Nurse Educator to plan, coordinate and deliver nursing education programmes. You will provide theoretical and clinical instruction, supervise students, and conduct assessments to ensure competency against SANC standards.

The role requires registration with SANC as Nurse and Midwife, plus a post-basic qualification in Nursing Education. A Master’s degree is advantageous and a valid driver’s license is essential.

Qualifications

• Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification.
• Basic qualifications accredited with South African Nursing Council (SANC) per Government Notice R425 for RN and Midwife.
• Degree in Nursing that includes midwifery as a qualification.
• Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education registered with SANC as nurse educator.
• Master’s degree in nursing will be an added advantage.
• Registered with SANC as Professional Nurse and Midwife.
• PND1: four years nursing experience after registration.
• PND2: four years nursing + ten years nursing education after post-basic qualification.
• Must be computer literate; strong communication, supervisory, report writing and presentation skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement nursing programmes.
• Provide theoretical and clinical instructions and conduct evaluations of Nursing programmes.
• Deliver clinical accompaniment, supervision and assessment strategies for student competencies.
• Exercise control over students and provide guidance to attain minimum course requirements per SANC.
• Support the College mission by serving on committees and engaging in meetings and campus activities.
• Promote the College image; participate in nursing education research.
• Develop, review and evaluate curriculum; engage in CPD related to nursing education.
• Undertake two pre-entry assessments: practical exercise and integrity assessment.

Skills

Communication

Supervisory skills

Report writing

Presentation skills

Teamwork

Computer literacy

Education

Senior Certificate or equivalent

Diploma/Degree in Nursing

Degree in Nursing including midwifery

Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

• Directorate : Directorate : Nursing Education and Training
• Number of Posts : 14
• Package : : R495 423 to R571 161 per annum (plus benefits) PND2: R607 350 to R785 568 per annum (plus benefits)
• Enquiries : Dr. H.R Letlape Tel: [phone]

Requirements

• Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification. Basic qualifications accredited with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e., Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Registered Nurse and Midwife. Degree in Nursing which includes midwifery as a qualification. Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education registered with SANC as nurse educator. Master’s degree in nursing will be an added advantage. Applicant must be registered with South African Nursing Council (SANC) as Professional Nurse and Midwife. PND1 - Minimum of four (4) years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Registered Nurse and Midwife. PND2 - Minimum of four (4) years of appropriate and recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Registered Nurse and Midwife and ten (10) years of appropriate and recognizable experience in nursing education after obtaining the one-year post-basic qualification in Nursing Education. Knowledge and ability to apply South African Nursing Council Code of Ethics, Nursing Standards, Scope of Practice and all relevant regulations. Must be computer literate. Sound communication, supervisory, report writing and presentation skills. Ability to work in a team and under pressure. Valid driver’s license.

Duties

• The successful candidate will be responsible for, amongst others, the following specific tasks: planning, coordination and implementation of nursing programmes; provide theoretical and clinical instructions, and conduct evaluations of Nursing programmes; clinical accompaniment, supervision and implementation of assessment strategies to determine student competencies; exercise control over students; provide students’ guidance and support towards attainment of minimum course requirements as set by SANC. Support the mission of the College by serving in Committees, attending, and participating in meetings and College/Campus activities. Promote the image of the College; participate in research relevant to Nursing Education. Develop, review, and evaluate curriculum. Engage in own Continuous Professional Development (CPD) related to own area of practice and to Nursing Education. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Notes

The Provincial Government of Gauteng is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity in employment, especially of race, gender, and disability.

The successful candidate will be subjected to Pre-employment Medical Surveillance conducted by the Occupational Health Nurse Practitioner (OHNP).

It is a legislative requirement that all newly appointed staff members are subjected to Personnel Suitability Checks (PSC)- Verification, upon appointment within the Department.

This verification process entails reference checks that should be an immediate current supervisor, Personnel Suitability Checks (criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification, company directorship, social media, financial record checks, reference checks).

The Department reserves the right not to make an appointment for the advertised post.

The Department is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.

The Employment Equity targets will be taken into consideration during the selection process.

All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

A person may only qualify for an appointment in the SMS if they have successfully completed an SMS pre-entry programme (Nyukela) and obtained a certificate for Nyukela.

Employer

Department of Health

Closing Date

23-10-2026

Criteria Questions

• Do you have a Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification?
• Do you have a basic qualifications accredited with South African Nursing Council (SANC) in terms of Government Notice R425 (i.e., Diploma/Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the SANC as a Registered Nurse and Midwife?
• Do you have a Degree in Nursing which includes midwifery as a qualification?
• Do you have a Diploma/Degree in Nursing Education registered with SANC as nurse educator?
• Do you have a minimum of four (4) years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Registered Nurse and Midwife
• Do you have a valid driver’s license?