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SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL (SANC) - DEPUTY REGISTRAR
SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL (SANC)
The South African Nursing Council (SANC) is the body entrusted to set and maintain standards of nursing education and practice in the Republic of South Africa. It is an autonomous, financially independent, statutory body, initially established by the Nursing Act, 1944 (Act No. 45 of 1944), and currently operating under the Nursing Act, 2005 (Act No. 33 of 2005). The SANC currently has the following vacancy, and candidates that meet the requirements as provided are invited to apply.
DEPARTMENT: DEPUTY REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
POSITION: DEPUTY REGISTRAR
(REFERENCE NUMBER: DR/001/12/2019)
REMUNERATION: NEGOTIABLE
TERMS OF APPOINTMENT: FIVE (5) YEARS PERFORMANCE-BASED CONTRACT
CLOSING DATE: 07 FEBRUARY 2020, AT 16:30
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
Grade 12;
Master’s degree in Nursing Sciences;
Postgraduate qualification in nursing education and nursing management/ health sciences management;
Minimum of 12 years’ experience in nursing, of which 5 years must be in Higher Education (college or university);
Minimum of 5 years’ senior management experience in a nursing environment;
Valid Annual Practice Certificate;
Valid driver’s license;
Leadership management programme to be regarded as an added advantage;
Working experience within a health regulatory environment will be regarded as an added advantage.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Extensive understanding and insightful working knowledge of Health and Nursing legislation.
KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:
Contextual understanding of the health care system;
Advanced knowledge of nursing education practices;
Advanced knowledge of professional practice practices;
Understanding and insightful working knowledge of higher education legislation and policies;
Basic knowledge of relevant financial legislation, rules and practices;
Working knowledge of financial policies, procedures and annual financial statements;
Basic understanding of corporate governance (e.g. Risk, Companies Act, the King 4 Report etc.);
MS Word – intermediate;
MS Excel – intermediate;
MS Power Point – intermediate;
MS Outlook – intermediate.
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
Strategic capability and leadership;
People management and empowerment;
Programme and project management;
Financial management;
Change management;
Knowledge Management
Service delivery innovation;
Problem solving and analysis;
Client orientation and customer focus;
Communication;
Honesty and integrity.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:
Contribute to the development and reviews of the SANC strategic and annual performance plan.
Develop and implement the divisional strategy (in support of the organisational strategy.
Develop legislation and standards relevant to the nursing profession.
Overseeing the development of policies, SOPs, business processes and guidelines relevant to the nursing profession.
Lead the development, review and implementation of the processes and systems within nursing practice.
Lead the development, review and implementation of the processes and systems within nursing education.
Provide leadership and guidance on matters related to the nursing profession.
Develop and oversee the implementation, monitoring and reporting on internal controls to ensure compliance within the Professional Affairs division.
Manage the risk for the areas of responsibility within the SANC.
Provide strategic guidance to the relevant standing committees of Council.
Build and maintain relations with relevant stakeholders and critical partners.
Oversee the management and administration of finances for the division.
Perform ad hoc tasks as delegated by the line manager/ supervisor
Manage Resources (Human, Financial, Physical and Information).
NB: Applications must be completed in full on the prescribed form, obtainable from the SANC website (www.sanc.co.za). Alternatively, the application forms are also available at the South African Nursing Council, Cecilia Makiwane building, 602 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, 0083. Applications may be e-mailed to deputyregistrar@sanc.co.za; alternatively applications can be mailed to: The Human Resource Department, Private Bag X132, Pretoria, 0001; or hand-delivered at 602 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria.
Incomplete applications or those which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
All applications must be accompanied by certified (not older than six months) copies of identity document and all relevant educational and professional qualifications as well as proof of professional registration, together with an up-to-date, detailed curriculum vitae (CV) including information on key performance areas and three contactable references, including the most recent employer. Foreign qualifications must be accompanied by a SAQA evaluation certificate.
The SANC will conduct background checks (e.g. employment verification and reference checks as indicated on the CV, as well as in respect of criminal record, citizenship, financial records, qualifications, driver’s license and professional registration, if applicable). First preference will be given to South African citizens.
The successful candidate will be appointed on a 12-month probation basis and will be permanently employed if all of the performance requirements are met during probation. Candidates may be subjected to practical tests and a competency-based assessment, determined by the SANC.
Please note: Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only; therefore, if you have not been contacted within four (4) months of the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was not successful. The SANC is committed to employment equity and therefore people living with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
Enquiries may be directed to Mr Mbongiseni Ntuli, at tel. no. (012) 426 9533.
The South African Nursing Council reserves the right not to make any appointment.
Closing date for applications is 7 February 2020 at 16:30.
Please note: incomplete applications will not be considered.