Job Description

Faculty
Health & Wellness Sciences
Department
Cape Peninsula University of Technology -> Health & Wellness Sciences -> Nursing
Campus/ Location
Bellville Campus - Bellville, Cape Town, WC ZA (Primary)

Job Type
Permanent
Occupational Function
Academic
Number of Positions
2
Annual Salary Package (incl. Medical Aid rate based on principal member only)
To be confirmed
Advert Closing Date
2/11/2025
Job Purpose

New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP) Context

This post is in line with the New Generation of Academics Programme (nGAP), which is part of the Staffing South Africa's Universities Framework (SSAUF) - it is a national and sector response towards addressing challenges in the South African Higher Education system in respect of size, composition and capacity of its academic staff. The SSAUF intends to identify and nurture academic talent early in the academic development trajectory, and to support newly recruited academics to develop teaching expertise; develop research skills, including scientific publication skills. The new generation of academics programme (nGAP), comprising one element of the SSAUF, involves the recruitment of highly capable scholars as new academics. Appointment within the nGAP programme will be made such that staff equity targets are met, with preference to black and/or women South African citizens. To be eligible for selection for an nGap post, applicants must meet the following criteria, in addition to meeting the minimum criteria specified for the post:
show interest in becoming an academic

be 40 years or younger

candidates must have a 70% pass mark for his/her Master's degree

show evidence of eligibility to undertake post-graduate study at doctoral level or post-doctoral programme

be willing to commit to placement at the appointing university for the full 6 years of the programme


The purpose of this post is to support the department to fulfil its academic objectives which include teaching according to a set syllabus; undertake research and innovation; contribute to curriculum development and design; engage in community engagement. The successful candidate will teach in the Nursing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes.


Job Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Master's degree in nursing sciences or equivalent qualification, awarded with a pass mark of 70% or greater. A qualification in nursing education Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council as a professional nurse and midwife Proof of registration with the South African Nursing Council as a nurse educator. A qualification in a nursing clinical specialization is advantageous. The candidate must be registered or prepared to register for a Doctoral degree.

Recommendation:

At least one (1) year 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) Key Performance Areas / Principal Accountabilities
Participation in all components of the nGAP development programme during the first six (6) years of employment. Teach in the nursing programmes as offered in the department. Partaking in skill laboratory activities and assessments in line with SANC requirements, following the nursing standards, 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. Learning material development. Participate in curriculum development and micro-curriculum activities. Adhere to quality assurance principles in 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 centered approach and with strong work ethic. Good interpersonal skills Proficiency in MS Office 365 General Information

Closing Date:

2 November 2025

For enquires and assistance with your online application,

please contact Mr Odwa Siza, (Human Capital Department) email: sizaod@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.