Training Manager

About the position

A well known hospital group is looking for a Principal Trainer to join their team in Johannesburg North.  Experience in nursing education is essential.
To plan, direct and manage the efficient and effective delivery of quality Nursing education and training services
at the Academy within the prevailing legal and statutory frameworks, and aligned to the mission and vision of the
Academy and Group. The incumbent is accountable and responsible for ensuring a high standard of education
and training outcomes in terms of regulations, policies, procedures and directives of the Academy of Higher
Education and training (DHET), Council of Higher Education (CHE) South African Nursing Council (SANC), Academy
and the Clinical Facilities

REQUIREMENTS

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor of Nursing Science Degree or Equivalent qualifications
• A NQF level certification in Nursing Management
• Master’s degree in nursing education
• Registration with South African Nursing Council (SANC as an Assessor and moderator).

Minimum Experience:

• Must have 3 years’ management experience of a training and education institution.
• Must have 5 years’ experience in Nursing Education
• Must have Higher Education and Academy management experience
• Legislation, policies, procedures and standards relevant to nursing

Key Competencies
Computer literacy
Interpersonal Effectiveness
Strong problem-solving capabilities
Effective time management and prioritising of work activities
Strong relationship-building skills

DELIVERABLES
Ensure the compliance and monitoring of the Academy’s BEE status
Conduct nursing education in accordance with DHET, CHE, SANC and SAQA requirements whilst adhering
to relevant legislation, regulations, policies and procedures
Drive the accreditation of nursing undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in accordance with the
Regulatory and Group’s requirements
Lead the improvement of the Academy’s performance through the establishment, implementation and
monitoring of quality assurance policies and procedures and ensuring the effective administration of all
activities
Oversee student administration and education (theoretical and clinical study guides and training manuals)
Support clinical facilitators in the formulation of clinical manuals and formative and summative
assessment evaluations
Develop a marketing strategy for the Academy aligned to the Group’s marketing and growth strategy
Participate in the marketing of the Academy activities through various communication and media
platforms, including developing and publishing the Academy newsletter, prospectus and newspaper and
through the facilitation or conducting of school and university visits
Identify new clinical facilities for potential student placement within Nursing and consult with
stakeholders on existing clinical facilities
Drive the Academy recruitment strategy (staff and students) according to the regulated for student: staff
ratio and according to the agreed budget
Drive the onboarding and orientation of staff and students to ensure expedient integration within the
Academy structures and programmes requirements
Ensure that expenditure is aligned to budget and considering the Academy ’s capital expenditure budget
as approved by the Board of Directors.
Maintain and account for all student activity funds and money allocated to students.
Develop collaborative relationships with key government bodies, for example Department of Health (DOH) and Department of Labour (DOH), with regards to compliance to regulatory requirements

Desired Skills:

• SANC
• training
• SAQA
• higher education
• Nurse educator
• assessor

Employer & Job Benefits:

• Basic salary
• medical aid
• provident fund
• 13th