Senior Lecturer: Nursing Sciences

Cape Peninsula University of Technology; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Job summary

Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town invites applications for a permanent Nursing Lecturer position at the Health & Wellness Sciences Faculty. The appointee will lecture undergraduate and postgraduate nursing students, coordinate curriculum delivery to ensure SANC compliance, and contribute to research and community engagement initiatives.

The role requires leadership in teaching, strong communication, and the ability to mentor colleagues, with experience in WIL placements and

Qualifications

• PhD in Nursing or equivalent qualification.
• At least four (4) years' lecturing experience in Higher Education.
• A qualification in nursing education and nursing management.
• A three or four-year qualification in general nursing and midwifery.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse, midwife and nurse educator.
• An additional qualification in a postgraduate nursing speciality will be advantageous.
• Meet the criteria for Promotion of Academic Staff for Senior Lecturer requirements for learning and teaching, research, community engagement, and leadership and administration.

Responsibilities

• Lecture on the undergraduate and postgraduate Nursing programmes.
• Develop innovative teaching and learning methods and materials for the subjects being taught (e.g., lecture notes, tutorials, online content).
• Coordinate teaching and learning of the nursing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to ensure SANC compliance.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Promote scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Monitor and assess Work Integrated Learning.
• Research supervision of postgraduate students.
• Participate in research projects and produce DHET-accredited publications
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department.
• Lead community engagement projects that are relevant to the department and that contribute positively to society.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
• Excellent teaching skills
• Management and leadership competencies to coach and mentor others
• Effective communication and information management skills
• Organisational and planning skills Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in using MS Office 365 with Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to work in a team with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate professionalism and quality orientated work ethic
• High-level presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong learner focus, adaptability and willingness to innovate
• Coaching and Mentoring skills
• Research and academic writing skills
• Ability to employ AI tools, critically reflect on AI use, and design to continuously enhance the quality of teaching.
• Qualitative and Quantitative research competencies
• Demonstrate an understanding of general ethical principles and data protection requirements in higher education.

Skills

Teaching skills

Leadership

Communication

Teamwork

Research supervision

AI tools usage

Education

PhD in Nursing

Nursing education qualification

Nursing management qualification

General nursing & midwifery qualification (3–4 years)

Registration with SA Nursing Council as professional nurse, midwife & nurse educator

Tools

MS Office 365

Job description

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Job Title

Faculty

Health & Wellness Sciences

Department

Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Health & Wellness Sciences -> Nursing

Campus/ Location

Job Type

Permanent

Occupational Function

Number of Positions

1

Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)

To be confirmed

Advert Closing Date

25/9/2026

Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to lecture at undergraduate and postgraduate students according to set syllabus, to contribute academic leadership in the Department and Faculty. The position will require quality review of the curriculum and implementation, and assessment of programmes offered aligned to policy. The incumbent will ensure the programmes offered meet the South African Nursing Council requirements, liaise with industry stakeholders, coordinate WIL placements, engage in community service-learning projects, conduct and publish research in the field.

Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• A PhD in Nursing or an equivalent qualification.
• At least four (4) years' relevant lecturing experience in Higher Education.
• A qualification in nursing education and nursing management.
• A three or four-year qualification in general nursing and midwifery.
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse, midwife and nurse educator.
• An additional qualification in a postgraduate nursing speciality will be advantageous.
• Meet thecriteria for Promotion of Academic StaffforSenior Lecturer requirements for learning and teaching, research, community engagement, and leadership and administration.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecture on the undergraduate andpostgraduate Nursing programmes.
• Develop innovative teaching and learning methods and materials for the subjects being taught (e.g., lecture notes, tutorials, online content).
• Coordinate teaching and learning of the nursing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes to ensure SANC compliance.
• Participate in the Quality Assurance activities of the Department.
• Promote scholarship of teaching and learning.
• Monitor and assess Work Integrated Learning.
• Research supervision of postgraduate students.
• Participate in research projects and produce DHET-accredited publications
• Perform appropriate academic and administrative duties in the Department.
• Lead community engagement projects that are relevant to the department and that contribute positively to society.
• Perform other functions as may be assigned by the Head of Department.
• Excellent teaching skills
• Management and leadership competencies to coach and mentor others
• Effective communication and information management skills
• Organisational and planning skills Strong oral and written communication skills
• Proficiency in using MS Office 365 with Excel and Powerpoint
• Ability to work in a team with well-developed interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate professionalism and quality orientated work ethic
• High-level presentation and facilitation skills
• Strong learner focus, adaptability and willingness to innovate
• Coaching and Mentoring skills
• Research and academic writing skills
• Ability to employ AI tools, critically reflect on AI use, and design to continuously enhance the quality of teaching.
• Qualitative and Quantitative research competencies
• Demonstrate an understanding of general ethical principles and data protection requirements in higher education.

General Information

Closing Date:25 September 2026

The Cape Peninsula University of Technology is committed to Employment Equity and aims to attract and retain talented individuals to achieve our equity objectives and therefore, people from the designated groups, including those with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to applicants whose appointment contributes towards the achievement of demographic representation. We reserve the right not to make an appointment.

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