Nursing Specialty Stream Lead — Education & Training

Gauteng Provincial Government; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 707,000 - 864,000; Full time

Job summary

Gauteng Department of Health in Johannesburg invites applications for Assistant Manager Nursing Specialty Stream (PN-B4) CETU. The role leads nursing education, oversees training programmes and clinical placement, ensures quality care, and coordinates staff development.

The successful candidate must have SANC registration, a post-basic qualification in Nursing Education or Health Services Management, and extensive management experience in general nursing.

Qualifications

• Registered professional nurse with SANC.
• Minimum 10 years nursing experience after registration.
• At least 3 years of management level experience.
• At least 6 years of nursing experience in a clinical specialty after post-basic qualification in Nursing Education.
• Current SANC registration for 2026.

Responsibilities

• Develop the Operational Plan for training and development for the nursing department and implement in-service training programme.
• Coordinate nursing department training and compile yearly teaching programme.
• Implement and coordinate on-the-job staff development for permanent staff, post-basic students and basic students.
• Coordinate orientation and induction of all new staff.
• Promote quality nursing care in line with National Core standards.
• Participate in quality, skills development, institutional research, ethics and other committees.
• Mentor and coach nurses.
• Monitor CPD points in Nursing and develop CETU training initiatives.
• Coordinate clinical placements of nursing students and monitor absenteeism.
• Ensure safe and ethical nursing practice.

Skills

Leadership

Ward management

Planning

Organizing

Coordination

Communication

Empathy

Advocacy

Education

R425 qualification (Diploma/Degree in Nursing)

Post-basic qualification in Nursing Education/Health Services Management

Job description

Gauteng Department of Health in Johannesburg invites applications for Assistant Manager Nursing Specialty Stream (PN-B4) CETU. The role leads nursing education, oversees training programmes and clinical placement, ensures quality care, and coordinates staff development.

The successful candidate must have SANC registration, a post-basic qualification in Nursing Education or Health Services Management, and extensive management experience in general nursing.