Professional Nurse - Department of Student Affairs

Listing reference: wsu_000059
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 25 June 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mthatha
Contract: Permanent
Remuneration: Market Related
EE position: No
About our company
Walter Sisulu is a multi-campus, comprehensive University, with its seat at its Nelson Mandela Drive campus in Mthatha. The University has four campuses in Mthatha, Butterworth, Buffalo City and Komani.
Introduction
Applications are hereby invited for the following position based in Mthatha Campus.
Job description

DEPARTMENT OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
PROFESSIONAL NURSE
PEROMNES-08 PERMANENT
REFERENCE NO: WSU MTHS 2026/08
 
Key Performance Areas:

Student Health and Wellness
Education and training
Administration
Stakeholder Engagement
Financial Management
Monitoring, evaluation, and reporting
Research

Minimum requirements

Qualifications:
  • Diploma (NQF Level 6) or Degree (NQF Level 7) in General Nursing Science, Midwifery, Community and Psychiatry.
  • Primary Health Care or Adult Primary Care (APC) Certificate.
  • NIMART Certificate.
  • Sexual Reproductive Health Certificate.
  • In possession of a Valid SA Drivers Licence (code 8/10).
  • Current registration with the South African Nursing Council.
  • Possession of a dispensing certificate and willingness to acquire a dispensing license upon appointment.
 
Experience:
  • Two (2) years’ post-qualifying experience in the Primary Health Care field.
  • Working experience in Higher Education Institution will serve as an added advantage
 
Skills and Competencies Required:
  • Technical/ professional knowledge and skills
  • Patient care
  • Interpersonal relationship skills
  • Teamwork
  • Planning and Organising
  • Decision-making and problem solving skills
  • Work Standards
  • Continuous professional development
  • High work ethics and confidentiality
  • Research and writing skills
  • Presentation and facilitation skills
 

NB: All SUBMISSIONS ARE TO BE SUBMITTED IN ONE SCANNED PDF DOCUMENT.

Applications, which should contain a completed Walter Sisulu application form obtainable at www.wsu.ac.za/vacancies and comprehensive curriculum vitae, certified copies of required qualifications, detailed academic record (with University stamp), abstract of Masters thesis (if applicable), identity document and contact details of three referees,

Closing Date: 25 June 2026                                                                                                                                      

Applicants who have not been informed about the outcome of their application within two months from the closing date may regard their application as having been unsuccessful. Late applications will not be accepted.

Walter Sisulu is committed to Employment Equity and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply

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