Nursing Learnership 2026 Applications Open

 WELCOME TO STUDENT NURSE INTAKE 2026

Join the journey towards a Diploma in Nursing in 2026 at Gauteng College of Nursing, offered at various campus locations including Ann Latsky Campus, Chris Hani Baragwanath Campus, SG Lourens Campus, and Bonalesedi

Campus. To pave your way into this rewarding profession, please take careful note of the following application requirements:

1. Create a Profile: Start by registering a profile on the application system.
2. Citizenship and Residency: Applicants must be South African citizens residing in Gauteng Province.
3. Educational Advantage: Preference will be given to candidates who attended Quintile 1, 2, or 3 schools in townships, informal settlements, and hostel communities within Gauteng Province.
4. Required Certificates: You should possess one of the following school leaving certificates:
   • Senior Certificate
   • National Senior Certificate
   • Currently in Grade 12
   • National Vocational Certificate Primary Health
5. Application Deadline: Applications must be submitted on the GPG Professional Job Centre system on or before September 29th; late submissions will not be considered.
6. Document Submission: While certified documents will be uploaded online, shortlisted candidates must bring supporting documents to the selection center.
7. Online Applications Only: Please note that hand-delivered or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Subject Criteria:

• Senior Certificate: English HG D or SG C, Biology HG D or SG C, Mathematics HG D or SG C, and an M score of 17.
• National Senior Certificate: English Level 4, Life Sciences Level 4, Mathematics Level 4 or Maths Literacy Level 5, and an APS of 27 or more (Life Orientation counts half the score).
• National Vocational Certificate: 50% in Fundamental Subjects (English First Additional Language, Maths/Maths Literacy, Life Orientation) and 60% in the Vocational Subjects (SA Health Care System, Public Health, The Human Body and Mind, and Community Oriented Primary Care).
• Current Grade 12 learners must meet the National Senior Certificate requirements in their Grade 11 final results.

COMPETENCIES AND ATTRIBUTES: Successful candidates should possess the following attributes and competencies:

• Problem-solving ability
• Patience
• Ability to relate to people
• Organisational ability
• Leadership ability
• Flexibility
• Calmness during a crisis
• Communication, numeracy, and life skills
• Computer literacy
• Study skills
• Honesty
• Compassionate and caring

Successful Applicants Will Be Required:

• To sign an agreement with the Department of Health.
• To attend lectures.
• To participate in Work Integrated Learning (WIL), which includes shifts and work on public holidays, weekends, and nights in Gauteng Department of Health hospitals and clinics as part of the program requirements.

PLEASE NOTE:

• Ensure that you meet the minimum requirements before applying.
• If you do not receive feedback within 3 months after the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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