Clinical Preceptor (M000518 & M000040)(2 POSITIONS)
Listing reference: nwu_004207
Listing status: Online
Apply by: 12 April 2026
Position summary
Industry: Education & Training
Job category: University and Academy
Location: Mafikeng - Capital City
Contract: Fixed Term Contract
Remuneration: Market Related
About our company
NWU
Introduction
NORTH-WEST UNIVERSITY (MAHIKENG CAMPUS)
FACULTY OF HEALTH SCIENCES
SCHOOL OF NURSING
POSITION NUMBER: M000518 & M000040 (2 POSITIONS)
POSITION: CLINICAL PRECEPTOR
PEROMNES GRADE: P9
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: FIXED-TERM APPOINTMENT
Job description
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
Facilitation of teaching and learning of the undergraduate nursing students in simulation and clinical areas. The preceptor will be required to supervise, guide, support, mentor and teach clinical skills to the nursing students. Key performance area includes facilitation of clinical teaching and learning of undergraduate students, simulation lab activities, records management and professional development of nursing students.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Teaching and learning:
- Facilitation of Teaching and Learning activities in the simulation laboratory of the undergraduate programme.
- Clinical accompaniment of students in clinical facilities.
- Employment of a variety of clinical teaching and learning strategies.
- Implementation of clinical assessment strategies to determine learner competencies.
- Record-keeping of clinical teaching of students.
- Plan and implement a clinical program in accordance with the university schedule.
- Coaching and mentoring students in a clinical learning environment.
- Support with practical teaching and learning research for undergraduate students.
2. Research:
- Supervision of research in undergraduate
- Participation in NuMiQ research activities
- Conduct own Postgraduate studies.
3. Social responsibilities:
- Participation in community engagement and development of projects to the benefit of community health and nursing service delivery.
4. Leadership:
- Support and guide students in Undergraduate Teaching and Learning
- Support and assist with clinical nursing programmes.
- Participate in School committees.
Minimum requirements
CLINICAL PRECEPTOR:
- A Bachelor of Nursing Sciences degree (NQF level 8).
- A qualification in Nursing Education (NQF Level 8).
- Registration with the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
- A minimum of 3 years’ clinical experience.
ADDED ADVANTAGES/ RECOMMENDATIONS:
- A Master of Nursing Sciences degree (NQF level 9) in Medical and Surgical Nursing.
KEY FUNCTIONAL/ TECHNICAL COMPETENCIES:
- Facilitation skills
- Ethics
- Problem solving
- Accountability
BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES:
- Ethics
- Academic integrity and freedom
REMUNERATION:
The annual total remuneration package will be commensurate with the level of appointment as advertised and in line with the NWU policy guidelines.
ENQUIRIES REGARDING JOB CONTENT MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Dr. Machailo, Tel: 018 389 2579
ENQUIRIES REGARDING RECRUITMENT PROCESS MAY BE DIRECTED TO: Mr Zenyo Seboko, Tel: 018 299 4951
CLOSING DATE: 12 April 2026
PLANNED COMMENCEMENT OF DUTIES: As soon as possible
Kindly take note: applications must be submitted online through the official nwu vacancy website.
Incomplete applications and those submitted through any other platform will not be considered.
The University subscribes to and applies the principles of Employment Equity (EE) Act and is committed to transformation. Preference will be given to candidates from the designated groups, in accordance with the principles of the EE Act and NWU Employment Equity Plan.
The University reserves the right not to make an appointment. Communication will be limited to shortlisted candidates only.
If you are not contacted within two months from the closing date of this advertisement, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.