Senior Manager: Professional Practice

Date extension: The extension date is to accommodate those that had challenges, if your application was successful on the advert that closed on 10 August 2026, please do not reapply .

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• Master's Degree in Nursing / Public Health Management Nursing related Management
• Additional qualification in Nursing Management/ Administration/Health Service Management/ Administration/Leadership
• Minimum of 10 years' experience in the field of nursing of with 5 years must be in a nursing practice environment
• Minimum of 4 years' Management experience in Nursing Practice/Education/Regulatory body or relevant health service environment
• Valid South African Nursing Council Annual Practising Certificate APC
• Valid driver's license

NOTE: Please note that this is a readvertisement, all candidates who previously applied are encouraged to reapply. A completed compulsory SANC application form must be submitted with the application

ADDED ADVANTAGE REQUIREMENTS

• Additional Qualification in Clinical Specialisation
• PHD in a Nursing or Health-related field
• More than 10 years' experience in the field of nursing of with 5 years must be in a nursing practice environment
• More than 4 years' Middle/ Senior Management experience in Nursing Practice/Education/Regulatory body or relevant health service environment
• Working experience within a Health regulatory environment
• Leadership Management Programme
• Working knowledge on the implementation of Continuing Professional Development CPD.
• Working knowledge and understanding of the development and review of regulatory and policy frameworks

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES / SKILLS

• Knowledge of pertinent Health and Nursing Legislation
• Understanding and working knowledge of the Nursing Act
• Financial Management competency
• Leadership and Human Resources skills
• Developing & Implementing Policies, Procedures and Guidelines
• Compiling reports and sound statistics
• Management of Professional Practice projects
• Management of change and Transformation
• Performance Management skills
• Advance Verbal and written communication skills
• Advance Computer literacy
• Good interpersonal skills

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Contribute to the review of the Strategic plan, Annual Performance Plan
• Lead the development, implementation and monitoring of the Annual Operational Plan for Professional Practice.
• Provide strategic direction and oversight to ensure efficiency of operations within Professional Practice Preliminary Investigations, Impairment, Inspectorate, Private Practice and CPD sections.
• Conceptualize and lead a turn-a-round strategy in the implementation of Continuing Professional Development
• Conceptualize and lead a turn-a-round strategy in the establishment of Private Practice Management System
• Provide Strategic Direction and oversight in the development, implementation and monitoring of policies, SOPs, business Processes and guidelines relevant to Professional Practice
• Establish and maintain relations with relevant stakeholders and critical partners on Professional Practice related matters
• Evaluate and improve the Departmental Business Plan
• Communicate and lead the Vision of the SA Nursing Council in Department.
• Develop, implement and Monitor departmental Policies
• Develop and Control Departmental budget
• Provide Secretariat Services to the Council Committees overseeing Professional Practice
• Prepare reports for Council consideration
• Manage Risks and Audit findings within Professional Practice
• Identify Professional Practice related Risk and draft mitigating factors
• Contribute to the Research agenda related to Professional Practice matters
• Manage professional practice projects
• Contribute to drafting and review of legislation
• Ensure compliance to legislation, SANC policies and SOPs within Professional Practice
• Identify and Implement factors to improve service delivery on issues related to Professional Practice
• Contribute to the development of a Quality Management System
• Manage Resources Human, Financial, Physical and Information.
• Manage individual and team performance
• Manage workplace climate
• Perform ad hoc tasks as delegated by the line manager/ supervisor
• Facilitate information sharing to Professional Practice stakeholders

THE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTATION

• All interested applicants must access the job application portal, where they can register or update their profiles and apply for the position by following the instructions outlined in the advertisement.
• All applications must be accompanied by the completed SANC Application Form.
• 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.
• 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.