SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL (SANC) VACANCIES

​DEPUTY REGISTRAR

• Pretoria
• Permanent
• Full Time

 
INTRODUCTION
The South African Nursing Council (SANC) is the body entrusted to set and maintain standards of nursing education, training 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:
 
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
•Contribute to the development and reviews of the SANC strategic and annual performance plan and reports
•Provide strategic leadership and management in the division by developing the operational plan and the budget.
•Develop and implement the divisional strategy in support of the organisational strategy.
•Contribute to the development of relevant legislation.
•Develop legislation and standards relevant to the nursing profession.
•Overseeing the development of policies, Standard Operating Procedures, Business Processes and guidelines relevant to the Nursing Profession.
•Oversee the management of the Professional Practice Department, Learner Affairs Department and Provider Affairs Department.
•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 of the Nursing Profession
•Develop and oversee the implementation, monitoring and reporting on Internal Controls to ensure compliance within the Professional Affairs Division.
•Manage Resources (Human, Financial, Physical and Information).
•Manage the risk for the areas of responsibility within SANC.
•Provide expert advice and reports in the area of Professional Practice and Nursing Education to Management, Council and its Committees.
•Ensure compliance with legislation, SANC policies and SOPs.
•Initiate, develop and maintain strategic, collaborative relationships with stakeholders that deal with nursing education, training, practice and regulatory matters.
•Provide technical support to the organisation in driving transformation and change management   initiatives.
•Manage governance, accountability, and reporting for areas of responsibility.
•Build and maintain relations with relevant stakeholders and critical partners.
•Perform ad hoc tasks as delegated by the line manager/ supervisor.
 
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND ADDED ADVANTAGE REQUIREMENTS
•Grade 12.
•PhD in Nursing
•Postgraduate Qualification in Nursing Education and Nursing Management/ Health Services Management.
•Postgraduate clinical specialisation in Nursing
•Minimum of 12 years’ experience in Nursing, of which 5 years must be in Higher Education (College or University) or regulatory body/ Environment or Nursing Management environment.
•Minimum of 5 years’ Senior Management Experience in a nursing, education or health environment.
•Valid SANC Annual Practising Certificate.
•Valid Driver’s License.
•Experience in financial management, risk management and stakeholder engagement.
 
ADDED ADVANTAGE  REQUIREMENTS
•Completion of Leadership Management Programme.
•Working experience within a regulatory environment.
•Advanced knowledge of policy development and implementation, research, monitoring and evaluation.
•Extensive understanding and insightful working knowledge of Health and Nursing Legislation.
 
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
•Understanding of the legislative and regulatory environment governing the Professional Affairs and statutory councils.
•In-depth understanding of current nursing education and practice-related issues locally and globally.
•Understanding and insightful working knowledge of Higher Education Legislation and Policies
•Contextual understanding of the Health Care System.
•Advanced knowledge of nursing education in the higher education landscape.
•Advanced knowledge of professional nursing practice.
•Basic knowledge of relevant financial legislation, rules and practices.
•Competence in producing and quality assuring Council (Board) and Committees reports.
•Demonstrable track record of driving cutting-edge operational excellence amongst others, the planning, developing and implementing best practices, policies, systems and processes.
•Corporate Governance (e.g. Nursing Act, King IV or V Report and Code, etc.)
•Strategic planning, monitoring and evaluation.
•Supply Chain Management processes.
•Risk management
•Leadership and management, theories, practices and processes .
•Performance Management and Development system.
•Mentoring and coaching.
•Delegation of authority framework.
•Current changes and/or developments in laws, and organisational policies and procedures.
•Stakeholder management
•Research and evidence-based practice
•Project management.
•Managing diverse teams.
•Development of business processes, policies and procedural guidelines.
 
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.
 
REMUNERATION: NEGOTIABLE

INTERESTED?
 
APPLICATIONS
•All interested applicants must access the PNET website, where they can register or update their profiles and apply for the position by following the instructions outlined in the advertisement.
•No manual/email applications will be accepted.
•Incomplete applications and those which do not meet the above requirements will not be considered.
 
THE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION:
 

• A detailed Curriculum Vitae, taking cognisance of the minimum requirements of the advertised position.
• Download and complete the Compulsory SANC Application Form (CLICK HERE FOR THE APPLICATION FORM) in full, then upload it as part of your application documents on PNET

 
The certified copies of the following documents must be sent only if you are invited as part of the shortlisting process – please ensure our HR Department receives copies on or before the day of the interview date. Failure to do so will result in the application being disqualified :
•Copies of Identity Document
•Grade 12 Certificate
•The highest required qualification/s
•Valid SANC Annual Practising Certificate (APC)
•Driver’s License
•Professional affiliation certificate, where necessary
 
NOTE: 
•The SANC may request academic records for general qualifications/certificates that do not specify the major courses to determine the major course of the qualification.
•All 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.
•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:
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: 13 FEBRUARY 2026
 
PLEASE APPLY HERE