This vacancy has closed. It closed on 4 September 2026 and is kept here for reference only.

HEAD OF DEPARTMENT: CLINICAL COORDINATOR

Department of Health

Reference number: PSCAMP 03/2026
Salary: (PN-D3): R741 783 per annum. Other Benefits: 12% Rural Allowance, Medical Aid (optional) and Housing Allowance (employee must meet prescribed requirements)
Centre: Port Shepstone Nursing Campus
Province: KwaZulu-Natal
Closing date: 4 September 2026
Circular: No 30 of 2026

Requirements

Grade 12 / Matric or equivalent, Basic R425 qualification (i.e. Diploma / Degree in Nursing) or equivalent qualification that allows registration with the South African Nursing Council as a Professional Nurse and registration/qualification as a Midwife or Accoucheur. Post Basic qualification in Nursing Education registered with the SANC minimum of nine (9) years appropriate/recognizable nursing experience after registration as a Professional Nurse with the South African Nursing Council. A minimum of five (5) years of the above period must be appropriate / recognizable experience in the Nursing Education. Registration with the South African Nursing Council 2026. Plus, Unendorsed valid Code EB driver’s licence. Computer Literate. Knowledge, Skills, Training and Competencies Required: In depth knowledge of the relevant legislation, Acts, Prescripts and Policy Frameworks within the area of operation. Have excellent communication skills (written & verbal) and presentation skills. In depth knowledge of nursing education programs and curriculum. Proficiency in teaching and assessment in Nursing Education including evaluation approaches. Knowledge of policy development, interpretation, implementation, monitoring and evaluation. Sound conflict management and decision making / problem solving skills. Willingness to travel. Good research and analytical skills. Good managerial and interpersonal skills.

Duties

Develop a composite clinical placement for all students / programs in the campus. Manage monthly students’ placement in clinical sites. Manage clinical learning exposure to students between college and clinical areas. Develop accompaniment schedules and manage accompaniment of students. Manage clinical assessments / evaluations of students. Develop and ensure implementation of quality assurance programme. Supervise staff and monitor students. Participate in campus management.

Where to send your application

Applicants are encouraged to utilise Courier Services/ S’thesha Waya Waya or e-mail to Phumlani.Mtshali@kznhealth.gov.za Applications could be hand delivered to Lot 107 Marine Drive, Shelly Beach or e-mail to Phumlani.mtshali@kznhealth.gov.za FOR ATTENTION Mr. P.E Mtshali

Enquiries

Ms NNT Ndlela Tel No: (039) 315 5322

Note

Detailed application for employment (Z83) and Curriculum Vitae. Certified copies – must not be submitted when applying for employment. 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. NB: Please note that due to financial constraints, there will be no payment of S&T Claims. The appointments are subject to positive outcomes obtained from the State Security Agency (SSA) to the following checks (criminal clearance, credit records, and citizenship), verification of Educational Qualifications by SAQA, verification of previous experience from Employers and verification from the Company Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC). Due to financial constraints, S&T claims will not be paid to candidates who attended interviews. The appointment is subject to positive outcome obtained from the NIA to the following checks: security clearance, credit records, qualification, citizenship and previous experience employment verifications.

Taken from Public Service Vacancy Circular 30 of 2026, published by the Department of Public Service and Administration on 21 August 2026. Open the PDF to check this post against the original. Last checked 10 September 2026.

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