Job Description

To conduct academic and clinical teaching and assessments according to a set syllabus of the basic nursing programme. To assist in simulation laboratory self-study activities, to support the department and faculty in pursuit of achieving its academic objectives, academic administration from student admissions with SANC records to graduation, and to contribute to academic initiatives undertaken by the faculty to enhance a teaching and work-integrated learning environment. Work in the programme coordination structure of the Department and, where applicable teach in the post-basic programmes.
Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience

• Master's degree in Nursing Sciences or equivalent qualification.
• At least two (2) years lecturing experience and/or 4 years clinical teaching experience in the nursing discipline after registration at SANC. (Preference will be given to applicants with lecturing experience)
• Registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse, midwife and nurse educator.
• A qualification in a nursing clinical specialisation is advantageous.

Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities

• Lecturer in the mainstream nursing programmes.
• Management of a skills laboratory, partaking in skill laboratory activities and assessments in line with SANC requirements, following the nursing standards, and coordination of laboratory and clinical placement rosters of staff and students.
• Curriculum development and theoretical and clinical teaching and assessments in the programme through e.g. monitoring and reporting.
• Implement and monitor academic and clinical records and progress of students according to SANC regulations,
• Academic administration from admissions to graduation.
• Adhere to quality assurance principles on the undergraduate, postgraduate programmes and short courses offered in the Department.
• Academic and clinical development of student learner nurses within a work-integrated learning and mobile learning situation.
• Assist in the Department with educational activities where a need is identified by the HoD, to enhance quality in the delivery of programmes.
• Participate in community development projects and portfolios in the department.
• Engage in professional development sessions and research projects.

Competencies

• Good Administrative and Organizational skills (record keeping, etc.)
• Appropriate level of academic and clinical knowledge in Nursing Science to apply a PHC approach in offering the nursing curricula.
• Ensure the classroom and clinical education settings used for teaching are well-equipped.
• Ability to work independently and in a team as a role-model.
• Demonstrate planning, organising, leadership and control skills to assist in tasks related to the admission of students to completion of their studies.
• Computer literacy and implementation thereof in education settings, along with portfolio implementation under or as a program coordinator and within the Department
• Strong learner-centred approach and with strong work ethic.
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in MS Office 365

General Information
Closing Date: 18 January 2026
For enquiries and assistance with your online application, please contact Ms Lethabo Marobane, (Human Capital Department) email: marobanel@cput.ac.za
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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.

Skills Required