Lecturer- (Grade 1, Grade 2) (Nephrology Nursing Science

About the role

The Department of Health (KwaZulu-Natal) is hiring a Lecturer- (Grade 1, Grade 2) (Nephrology Nursing Science in KwaZulu Natal College of Nursing - Grey’s Campus Re-advertisement, based in Grey’s Hospital- Pietermaritzburg. This is a permanent post, paying R495,423 a year. How to apply: Applications to be forwarded to: The Human Resources Management Office, Greys Hospital Private Bag X9001, Pietermaritzburg, 3200 OR Hand Delivered to: Greys Hospital, 201 Town Bush Road, Northern Park, Pietermaritzburg, 3201 or email applications to khazimula.goba@kznhealth.gov.za or malinee.chandul@kznhealth.gov.za For attention: Mrs M. Chandulal Reference number to quote: GS 9/26 Closing date: 30 October 2026 Use the new Z83 form and attach a detailed CV. Note: This Department is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, whose aim is to promote representivity in all occupational categories in the department. Directions to Candidates: Applicants are not required to submit copies of qualifications and other relevant documents on application but must submit the new Z83 form and a detailed curriculum vitae only. Additionally: The new Application for Employment Form (Z83) is obtainable from any Government Department OR from the website – www.kznhealth.gov.za. Applicants must utilise the most recent Application for Employment Form (Form Z83) as issued by the Minister for DPSA (gazetted on 06 November 2020) in line with Regulation 10 of the Public Service Regulations, 2016, and failure to do so will result in disqualification. Applicants are required to complete and sign Z83, and also submit a detailed curriculum vitae (CV). All sections of the new Application for Employment Form (Z83) (except those sections that are not relevant to the applicant) must be completely, accurately and legibly filled in a manner that allows a selection committee to assess the quality of a candidate based on the information provided in the form. Applicants are required to reflect information even if the same information is provided on the detailed CV. All shortlisted candidates, including the SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments. One will be a practical exercise to determine a candidate’s suitability based on the post’s technical and generic requirements and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.

Responsibilities

• Provide education and training to student nurses.
• Coordinate clinical learning exposure of student nurses between campus and clinical areas.
• Support the mission and promote the image of the college.
• Implement assessment strategies to determine student nurses’ competencies Exercise control over student nurses Participate in quality assurance programs Participate in policy analysis, development and implementation.
• Development and review of nursing curricula for Nephrology Nursing Implement the new nursing programs in line with SANC and CHE regulations Participates in the provisioning of continuous Professional Development activities at the Campus Participates in all government structures of the College.

Requirements

• Senior Certificate/Grade 12 Plus A Diploma/Degree in General Nursing, Community, Psychiatric & Midwifery that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) as a Professional Nurse Plus A post registration qualification in Nursing Education registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) Plus A Post Basic Qualification in Nephrology Nursing Science registered with SANC Current Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) 2026 Plus at least 4 years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing (in the case of grade 1 PND 1) Or at least fourteen (14) years appropriate/recognizable experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council in General Nursing of which 10 years of the period referred to above must be appropriate/recognizable experience in Nursing Education after obtaining the 1 year post-basic qualification (in the case of grade 2 PND 2) NB (Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit proof of all documents and certificate of Service endorsed by Human Resources) The Employment Equity Target For This Post Is: African Male, Coloured Male, White Male, White Female Additional Information Required: Unendorsed valid Code EB driver’s licence (code 08) Master’s degree in Nursing.
• Knowledge, Skills, Training And Competencies Required:
• Possess knowledge of Public Service Administration Acts and Legislation such as Health Act
• Higher Education Act
• SAQA Act
• Nursing Act
• Rules and Regulations
• Council on Higher Education Policies
• College Policies
• Disciplinary Code and Procedure
• Labour Relations Act, etc. Possess sound knowledge and understanding of nursing code of ethics and professional practice of the South African Nursing Council
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of Nursing Standard of Practice and Scope of Practice
• Possess knowledge of curriculum development and review
• Knowledge of procedures and processes related to co-ordination of Post Graduate Diploma in Nephrology Nursing
• Possess proficiency in teaching and assessment in Nursing Education
• Possess sound knowledge of planning, scheduling, implementation of Nephrology Nursing training programme Possess sound conflict and decision-making/problem solving skills.
• Have good research and analytical skills.
• Have excellent communication and presentation skills (both verbal and written).
• Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Office package, Excel, Power Point and Outlook.
• Good interpersonal relations.
• Ability to work within set deadlines.
• Proficiency in teaching and assessment of Post Graduate Diploma in Nephrology Nursing evaluation approaches.
• Possess good communication (written & verbal) and presentation skills.