{"id":24350,"date":"2025-08-21T12:18:05","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T10:18:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/?p=24350"},"modified":"2026-03-12T09:59:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-12T07:59:44","slug":"academic-head-of-department-job-vacancy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/academic-head-of-department-job-vacancy\/","title":{"rendered":"Academic Head of Department Job Vacancy at Gauteng College of Nursing"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The Gauteng Department of Health is seeking an experienced Academic Head of Department &#8211; Mental Health Nursing at the Gauteng College of Nursing (Bonalesedi Campus). This is an exciting opportunity for a qualified professional looking to take on a leadership role in nursing education and training. The closing date for applications is 29 August 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-position-overview\">Position Overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Reference Number<\/strong>: REFS\/023253<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Location<\/strong>: Gauteng College of Nursing, Bonalesedi Campus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Package<\/strong>: R713,253 \u2013 R825,939 per annum (plus benefits)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Number of Posts<\/strong>: 1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enquiries<\/strong>: Mr. S. Ngubeni, Tel: (011) 696 8341<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closing Date: <\/strong>29 August 2025<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-1297847435\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-job-requirements\">Job Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To qualify for this position, candidates must meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Educational Requirements<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Bachelor\u2019s degree or equivalent qualification accredited with the South African Nursing Council (SANC), allowing registration as a registered nurse, midwife, psychiatric nurse, and community nursing science.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A post-basic qualification in Nursing Education and Management.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Master\u2019s degree in Nursing (applicants in the data analysis stage of research may be considered).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>SANC registration as an assessor and moderator.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Valid driver\u2019s licence and computer literacy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Experience Requirements<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Minimum of <strong>9 years\u2019<\/strong> experience in nursing after SANC registration as a professional nurse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>At least <strong>5 years<\/strong> of experience in Nursing Education, including <strong>2 years<\/strong> in the appropriate speciality.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skills and Knowledge<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Knowledge of nursing education procedures, relevant acts, and regulations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ability to work under pressure, write reports, and manage academic staff and students effectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-key-duties-and-responsibilities\">Key Duties and Responsibilities<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Academic Head of Department will be responsible for overseeing the provision of education and training for nursing students at the Gauteng College of Nursing. Responsibilities include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Coordinating and managing student education and clinical exposure.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Developing and implementing quality assurance programmes for the academic department.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Supervising and appraising academic staff and providing academic support to students.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Contributing to curriculum development, review, and evaluation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Conducting research related to nursing education and collaborating with stakeholders.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Participating in academic and management committees, contributing to the overall governance of the College.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"gaute-264013152\" class=\"gaute-inbetween-content gaute-entity-placement\" style=\"margin-top: 30px;margin-bottom: 30px;margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><div class=\"gaute-adlabel\">Advertisement<\/div><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1852772760112594\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1852772760112594\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"1819787043\" \ndata-ad-format=\"auto\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-application-process\">Application Process<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To apply, candidates must submit their applications online through the <strong>E-Recruitment Portal<\/strong>. No hand-delivered, faxed, or emailed applications will be accepted.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Applications must include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A fully completed and signed <strong>Z83 form<\/strong> (available at <a href=\"www.dpsa.gov.za\/documents\">www.dpsa.gov.za\/documents<\/a>).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A detailed CV (curriculum vitae).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Proof of qualifications (certified copies will be requested if shortlisted).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/jobs.gauteng.gov.za\/Public\/ViewJob.aspx?u=VXvifwIZ0UlM8LWlmJmCiw==\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Apply Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Candidates should ensure they meet the specified qualifications and experience requirements, as failure to do so will result in disqualification.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-important-notes\">Important Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further documentation and interview scheduling.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Personnel Suitability Checks<\/strong> (e.g., criminal checks, citizenship checks, qualification verification) will be conducted on candidates before appointment.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Gauteng Department of Health is committed to Employment Equity, and candidates with disabilities are encouraged to apply.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Department reserves the right not to fill any of the advertised posts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>For queries regarding the application process, email <strong><a>healthjobqueries@gauteng.gov.za<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced nursing professional to take on a leadership role in nursing education at Gauteng College of Nursing. If you meet the qualifications and experience requirements, don\u2019t miss the chance to make a meaningful impact in the field of mental health nursing. Apply online by <strong>29 August 2025<\/strong> to be considered for this exciting position.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check also: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/lecturer-vacancies-at-gauteng-college-of-nursing\/\">Lecturer Vacancies at Gauteng College of Nursing<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apply for the position of Academic Head of Department &#8211; Mental Health Nursing at the Gauteng College of Nursing.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":12,"featured_media":24354,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_focus_keyword":"","rank_math_title":"","rank_math_description":"Apply for the position of Academic Head of Department - Mental Health Nursing at the Gauteng College of Nursing.","footnotes":""},"categories":[36,37],"tags":[3788,2498,6001],"class_list":{"0":"post-24350","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-jobs","8":"category-latest-jobs","9":"tag-job-application","10":"tag-job-opportunities","11":"tag-job-vacancies"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24350","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/12"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=24350"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24350\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":24356,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/24350\/revisions\/24356"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/24354"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=24350"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=24350"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gauteng.net\/whats-on-g\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=24350"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}