Organization : South African Nursing Council
Facility : South African Nursing Council Nomination 2018
Deadline : 20 March 2017
Website : http://www.sanc.co.za/
Nomination Form : https://www.southafricain.com/uploads/6810-SANCform.pdf
SANC South African Nursing Council Nomination Form
Notice is hereby given in terms of section 5(2) of the the Nursing Act, 2005, (Act No. 33 of 2005) (“the Act”), calling upon all persons registered with the South African Nursing Council (SANC) to submit suitable nominations to be considered for appointment by the Honourable Minister of Health, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi to fill the following vacancies at Council for the unexpired term of office, ending on 24 June 2018
Related / Similar Facility : SANC eRegister
(a) a Professional Nurse or midwife registered in terms of section 31(1)(a) and (b) of the Act appointed in terms of section 5(1)(a) of the Act, taking into account their expertise in Nursing Education, Nursing, Community Health, Primary health Care, Occupational Health and Mental Health; and
(b) an Auxiliary Nurse registered in terms of section 31(1)(d) of the Act and appointed in terms of section 5(1)(b)(ix) of the Act.
Disqualification
A person shall not be appointed as a member of the Council if he/she :
(a) Is an unrehabilitated insolvent or if his or her creditors have accepted an offer of a composition made in terms of section 119 of the Insolvency Act, 1936 (Act No. 24 of 1936);
(b) Is disqualified from practising his or her profession under this Act;
(c) Is not a South African citizen and ordinarily resident in the Republic;
(d) Becomes mentally ill to such a degree that it is necessary that he or she be detained, supervised or controlled;
(e) Has been removed from an office of trust on account of misconduct;
(f) Has been convicted of an offence for which he or she was sentenced to imprisonment without the option of a fine;
(g) Has been convicted of theft, fraud, forgery or uttering a forged document, perjury, an offence under the Prevention and Combating of Corrupt Activities Act, 2004 (Act No. 12 of 2004), or any other offence involving dishonesty;
(h) Has previously been a member of the Council for a period exceeding ten (10) consecutive years;
Remuneration
** Remuneration for SANC meetings is set at the level prescribed by the National Treasury.
** It is critical to note that employees of National, Provincial and Local Government, government agencies or entities, or of any state organisation established by an Act of parliament, appointed as members on the SANC, are not entitled to additional remuneration, and will not be remunerated for their service as members of the SANC.
** Members of the SANC will not serve in a full-time capacity and it is envisaged that the SANC will meet on a quarterly basis.
Nomination Requirements
3.1. A nomination made in terms of section 5(1)(a) and section 5(1)(b)(ix) of the Act must reach the office of the Returning Officer before or on the closing date and time appearing in the notice or advertisement.
3.2. A nomination contemplated in paragraph 3.1. above must be in the format attached hereto as Annexure A, and must include at least–
(a) the name and Council registration number of the nominee and the category in which nominated;
(b) a detailed curriculum vitae of the nominee not exceeding two typed pages in length outlining such nominee’s expertise
(c) a written motivation by the nominee not exceeding two typed pages in length outlining**
How To Apply?
** The completed nomination form with all the relevant documents must be posted to the Returning Officer, South African Nursing Council, P.O. Box 2542, Pretoria, 0001 or hand delivered to the Nursing Council offices at Cecilia Makiwane Building, 602 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria 0083. Please note that nominations may not be submitted by fax or e-mail.
** A certificate of good standing must be requested by fax or e-mail from the contact details below.
For any further enquiries regarding the submission of nominations, please contact:
Tel : 012 420 1094
Fax : 086 231 9094
E-mail : returning.officer AT sanc.co.za
** The nomination form together with other requested documents should reach the Returning Officer by 20 March 2017 at 16h00.
** The envelope should be clearly marked “Nomination Form”.
FAQ On South African Nursing Council
Here are some frequently asked questions (FAQ) about the South African Nursing Council (SANC):
Q: What is the South African Nursing Council?
A: The South African Nursing Council (SANC) is a statutory body established by the South African government to regulate nursing education, training, and practice in the country.
Q: What is the role of the South African Nursing Council?
A: The role of the South African Nursing Council is to protect the public by ensuring that nurses and midwives are competent, qualified, and able to provide safe and effective care. The SANC sets standards for nursing education, training, and practice, registers nurses and midwives, and investigates complaints against nurses and midwives.
Q: How do I become a registered nurse or midwife in South Africa?
A: To become a registered nurse or midwife in South Africa, you must complete an accredited nursing education program, pass the SANC national examination, and meet other registration requirements set by the SANC.