Training Manager

Recruiter

Ultra Personnel

Job Ref

JHB001731/VM

Date posted

Monday, June 15, 2026

Location

Johannesburg, South Africa

Salary

Monthly

SUMMARY

A well known hospital group is looking for a Principal Trainer to join their team in Johannesburg North. Experience in nursing education is essential.

POSITION INFO

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