3 Academic Nursing jobs in South Africa
Clinical Facilitator (General Nursing)
Posted 5 days ago
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- Current registration with SANC as a Registered General Nurse or equivalent qualification.
- Postgraduate diploma in Medical/Surgical Nursing:
- Postgraduate diploma in Nursing Education or equivalent as accredited by SANC
- Assessorship certified
- Knowledge of scope of practice of all Nursing categories as well as the regulations of the SANC
- Previous experience as an educator / facilitator /mentor would be advantageous
- Excellent communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal skills, organisational and problem-solving skills
- Commitment to initiate and implement continuous improvement projects
- An established interest in staff development
- A critical aptitude with regard to patient quality care
- Drivers license / own transport
- Excellent MS Office computer skills, i.e., Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.
- Flexible shifts to accommodate all shifts.
- Reports to the Nursing Services Manager
- Responsible for the facilitation of teaching and learning of the theoretical and clinical component in a clinical setting
- Integral part of the nursing team with the primary focus of bed side teaching through demonstration, job shadowing, role modelling mentoring and guidance at the bedside of all processes
- The integration and mitigation of risk management at the bedside will be a primary objective to reduce risk to the group and improve patient outcomes
- Provide services for both the in-service and formal clinical training programs through the coordination of learning opportunities, at both the formal and informal level
- Support evidence-based practice by encouraging participation in research.
- The Clinical Facilitator will play an integral role in the upskilling of staff to use equipment, and consumables safely in accordance safely in accordance with the manufacturers guidelines.
- Assess staff competence according to Groups standards and protocols
- Plan, prepare, implement, and manage the education and training requirements of new employees and rerouted staff
- Design and implement CPD program
- Support and facilitate staff and students to reach specific learning objectives
Professor/Associate Professor in Nursing
Posted today
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Recruiter:
University of Fort Hare
Job Ref:
EC /FM
Date posted:
Sunday, October 19, 2025
Location:
Eastern Cape , South Africa
SUMMARY:
Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. From its proud legacy as a cradle of African leadership and intellectual liberation to its continued determination to overcome contemporary challenges, Fort Hare's spirit of renewal endures. The University has been steadily advancing its transformative journey over the years — the Decade of Renewal, marked by accountability, innovation, and academic excellence.
Located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Fort Hare offers more than just a place to work; it offers a purpose. Here, you can help shape the future of one of South Africa's most historic and culturally rich institutions, while enjoying the province's natural beauty, sense of community, and space for professional growth.
Are you ready to be part of this journey and help reposition this iconic institution to the place it so richly deserves?
**Applications for the position below are invited from visionary and committed professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the University's ongoing renewal.
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
Professor/Associate Professor in Nursing (1 Post)
Professor: Nursing
POSITION INFO:
Minimum Requirements:**
- A relevant Doctoral Degree
- A qualification in Nursing Education that is registered with the South African Nursing Council
- Professional registration with the South African Nursing Council
- At least 9 years' experience in higher education for the professor post
- Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in nursing
- A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Professor
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Professor
- Evidence of successful national and international fundraising for research.
- Recognition as an established scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, international keynote addresses/ plenary lectures).
Added Advantages
- A qualification in Nursing Management or Mental Health that is registered with the South African Nursing Council
- Evidence of professional and academic standing at national and international levels
- Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics.
- Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows.
- Evidence of national and international collaboration
- Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research.
Responsibilities:
- Provide academic leadership in research; curriculum design, development, and implementation
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules
- Meet research publication requirements for the academic rank of professor
- Secure external research grants and establish research programs
- Supervise all levels of postgraduate students and host post-doctoral fellows
- Establish institutional, national and international collaborations
- Provide academic leadership and contribute to mentorship of academic staff
- Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
- Contribute to University service and participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels
Associate Professor: Nursing
Minimum Requirements:
- A relevant Doctoral Degree
- A qualification in Nursing Education that is registered with the South African Nursing Council
- Professional registration with the South African Nursing Council
- At least 7 years' experience in higher education
- Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in Nursing
- A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Associate Professor
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters and/or Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Associate Professor
Added Advantages
- A qualification in Nursing Management or Mental Health that is registered with the South African Nursing Council
- Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learning
- Evidence of successful external fundraising for research.
- Some standing as a scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, keynote addresses/ plenary lectures).
- Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows.
- Evidence of professional and academic standing at national and/or international levels
- Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics.
- Evidence of national and/or international collaboration
- Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research
Duties:
- Provide academic leadership in research; curriculum design, development, and implementation
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules
- Meet research publication requirements for the academic rank of associate professor
- Secure external research grants and establish research programs
- Supervise all levels of postgraduate students and host post-doctoral fellows
- Establish institutional and national / international collaborations
- Provide academic leadership and contribute to mentorship of academic staff
- Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
- Contribute to University service and participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels
ENQUIRIES:
Queries regarding job content can be directed to Ms. Fungai Matumba on and .
The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website
Professor/Associate Professor in Nursing
Posted today
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Eastern Cape, Eastern Cape
Since its bold founding in 1916, the University of Fort Hare has embodied courage, resilience, and the pursuit of transformation. From its proud legacy as a cradle of African leadership and intellectual liberation to its continued determination to overcome contemporary challenges, Fort Hare's spirit of renewal endures. The University has been steadily advancing its transformative journey over the years — the Decade of Renewal, marked by accountability, innovation, and academic excellence.
Located in the heart of the Eastern Cape, Fort Hare offers more than just a place to work; it offers a purpose. Here, you can help shape the future of one of South Africa's most historic and culturally rich institutions, while enjoying the province's natural beauty, sense of community, and space for professional growth.
Are you ready to be part of this journey and help reposition this iconic institution to the place it so richly deserves?
Applications are invited from visionary and committed professionals ready to make a lasting impact in the University's ongoing renewal.
Professor/Associate Professor In Nursing (1 Post)
Professor: Nursing
Minimum Requirements:
- A relevant Doctoral Degree
- A qualification in Nursing Education that is registered with the South African Nursing Council
- Professional registration with the South African Nursing Council
- At least 9 years' experience in higher education for the professor post
- Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in nursing
- A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Professor
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Professor
- Evidence of successful national and international fundraising for research.
- Recognition as an established scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, international keynote addresses/ plenary lectures).
Added Advantages
- A qualification in Nursing Management or Mental Health that is registered with the South African Nursing Council
- Evidence of professional and academic standing at national and international levels
- Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics.
- Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows.
- Evidence of national and international collaboration
- Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research
Responsibilities:
- Provide academic leadership in research; curriculum design, development, and implementation
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules
- Meet research publication requirements for the academic rank of professor
- Secure external research grants and establish research programs
- Supervise all levels of postgraduate students and host post-doctoral fellows
- Establish institutional, national and international collaborations
- Provide academic leadership and contribute to mentorship of academic staff
- Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
- Contribute to University service and participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels
Associate Professor: Nursing
Minimum Requirements:
- A relevant Doctoral Degree
- A qualification in Nursing Education that is registered with the South African Nursing Council
- Professional registration with the South African Nursing Council
- At least 7 years' experience in higher education
- Extensive undergraduate and postgraduate teaching and research experience in Nursing
- A track record of international and national accredited research publications commensurate with the academic rank of Associate Professor
- Postgraduate supervision experience including successful Masters and/or Doctoral supervision commensurate with the academic rank of Associate Professor
Added Advantages
- A qualification in Nursing Management or Mental Health that is registered with the South African Nursing Council
- Qualification/courses in higher education teaching and learning
- Evidence of successful external fundraising for research.
- Some standing as a scholar in a chosen area of research (e.g., NRF rating, keynote addresses/ plenary lectures).
- Evidence of successfully hosting post-doctoral research fellows.
- Evidence of professional and academic standing at national and/or international levels
- Evidence of academic leadership and mentorship of early career academics.
- Evidence of national and/or international collaboration
- Evidence of community engagement integrated with teaching, learning or research
Duties:
- Provide academic leadership in research; curriculum design, development, and implementation
- Teach undergraduate and postgraduate modules
- Meet research publication requirements for the academic rank of associate professor
- Secure external research grants and establish research programs
- Supervise all levels of postgraduate students and host post-doctoral fellows
- Establish institutional and national / international collaborations
- Provide academic leadership and contribute to mentorship of academic staff
- Participate in community engagement integrated with teaching and/or research
- Contribute to University service and participate in administrative duties at departmental, faculty and university levels
ENQUIRIES:
Queries regarding job content can be directed to Ms. Fungai Matumba on and
The University reserves the right to make an appointment or not to fill the post.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. Should you not hear from us within eight weeks of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
APPLICATIONS: Interested candidates who meet the criteria are invited to visit the website for a more comprehensive advert.
Applications must be made online before the closing date, and the following documents must be attached:
A completed University of Fort Hare application form,
Detailed Curriculum Vitae,
A Cover letter stating how you satisfy the requirements of the advertised position,
Names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees,
Copies of all your academic qualifications and proof of registration with professional bodies,
If applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/or a portfolio of your creative output.
Incomplete or applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
CLOSING DATE: 2 November 2025
University of Fort Hare is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. Pursuant to complying with the Employment Equity Act No.55 of 1998, when appointing preference will be given to applicants from designated groups whose appointments will contribute towards achievement of equitable demographic representation of our workforce profile.
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