Gauteng College of Nursing Intake 2027: Apply by 30 October

Want to study nursing in 2027? Gauteng College of Nursing is accepting applications for its Diploma in Nursing (R. 171), with opportunities to study at one of four campuses across Gauteng.

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Applications opened on 11 October 2026 and close on 30 October 2026. You must be a South African citizen who resides and matriculated in Gauteng, meet the academic requirements for your school-leaving certificate, and upload your original qualification certificate and identification document in PDF format.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Gauteng College of Nursing is inviting eligible applicants to apply for its 2027 Student Nurse Intake to study towards the Diploma in Nursing (R. 171).

The programme is offered at four campuses:

• Ann Latsky Campus
• Bonalesedi Campus
• Chris Hani Baragwanath Campus
• SG Lourens Campus

Applicants must meet the academic requirements for one of the accepted school-leaving qualifications: the Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4.

Shortlisted applicants must complete a compulsory psychometric assessment. Those who successfully pass the psychometric assessment will be required to undergo medical surveillance and verification of their documents.

Admission is not guaranteed, even after completing the recruitment and selection process.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE

Gauteng College of Nursing provides nursing education and training in Gauteng. Its student nurse intake offers eligible applicants an opportunity to pursue a Diploma in Nursing and participate in practical workplace learning as part of the programme.

WHO SHOULD APPLY

Applicants must meet the citizenship, residence, schooling and academic requirements.

General requirements

• You must be a South African citizen.
• You must reside in Gauteng Province.
• You must have matriculated in Gauteng Province.
• You must hold one of the accepted school-leaving certificates and meet its specific subject and achievement requirements.
• You must be able to submit your original qualification certificate and identification document in PDF format.
• You must be prepared to undergo the compulsory assessments and verification processes if shortlisted.

Senior Certificate (Standard 10)

Applicants must have the following subject results:

• English: Higher Grade D or Standard Grade C.
• Biology: Higher Grade D or Standard Grade C.
• Mathematics: Higher Grade D or Standard Grade C.
• M score: 17 or more.

National Senior Certificate (Grade 12)

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• English: Level 4.
• Life Sciences: Level 4.
• Mathematics: Level 4, or Mathematical Literacy: Level 5.
• Admission Point Score (APS): 27 or more.

Life Orientation contributes exactly half its level to the APS calculation, without rounding.

National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4

Applicants must achieve:

• At least 50% in the fundamental subjects: English First Additional Language, Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy, and Life Orientation.
• At least 60% in the vocational subjects: SA Health Care System, Public Health, The Human Body and Mind, and Community Oriented Primary Care.

Important exclusions

You will not be considered if you:

• Are currently receiving a bursary, scholarship, financial assistance or funding for tertiary, higher education or vocational studies from a government department, provincial government, public entity or state-funded scheme, including NSFAS.
• Are already enrolled at another university, university of technology, TVET college, nursing college or other tertiary or higher education institution, whether full-time, part-time or through distance learning.

Added advantage: No additional qualification or added advantage is specified in the supplied advert.

PROGRAMME / JOB BENEFITS

• Nursing education: An opportunity to study towards a Diploma in Nursing (R. 171).
• Campus options: Four Gauteng College of Nursing campuses are listed for the 2027 intake.
• Work Integrated Learning: Successful applicants will participate in WIL at Gauteng Department of Health hospitals and clinics.
• Practical exposure: The programme includes workplace learning and shifts as part of its requirements.

The supplied advert does not specify a stipend, salary or bursary benefit for successful applicants.

WHAT YOU WILL GAIN

This opportunity can help you gain experience in:

• Nursing education and professional preparation.
• Applying theoretical learning in healthcare settings.
• Work Integrated Learning in hospitals and clinics.
• Exposure to healthcare services in Gauteng.
• Working shifts as part of a healthcare programme.
• Understanding the requirements of a nursing training environment.
• Developing workplace discipline and professional responsibility.

KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES

This is a study programme rather than a standard employment vacancy. Successful applicants will be required to:

• Study towards the Diploma in Nursing (R. 171).
• Sign a learning contract with Gauteng College of Nursing.
• Participate in Work Integrated Learning (WIL).
• Complete workplace learning at Gauteng Department of Health hospitals and clinics.
• Participate in scheduled shifts, including nights, weekends and public holidays, as required by the programme.
• Undergo the required medical surveillance and documentation verification after successfully completing the psychometric assessment.

LOCATIONS AND REFERENCE NUMBERS

Gauteng

• Ann Latsky Campus – Student Nurse Intake 2027
• Bonalesedi Campus – Student Nurse Intake 2027
• Chris Hani Baragwanath Campus – Student Nurse Intake 2027
• SG Lourens Campus – Student Nurse Intake 2027

Programme: Diploma in Nursing (R. 171)

Reference number: Not provided in the supplied advert.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the Gauteng College of Nursing intake portal. No walk-in applications will be allowed.

1. Check your eligibility. Confirm that you are a South African citizen who resides and matriculated in Gauteng Province and that you meet the academic requirements for your qualification.
2. Prepare your documents. You must have your original matriculation certificate, whether it is a Senior Certificate, National Senior Certificate or National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4, and your identification document.
3. Scan your documents. Scan both documents and save them in PDF format. Make sure the documents are legible before uploading them.
4. Access the nursing intake portal. Use the official Gauteng College of Nursing application portal and follow the instructions for the 2027 Student Nurse Intake.
5. Complete the application. Enter the required information and upload your original qualification certificate and identification document in PDF format.
6. Submit before the deadline. Applications opened on 11 October 2026 and close on 30 October 2026. Do not wait until the last day to submit.
7. Prepare for further assessments. If shortlisted, you will be required to complete a compulsory psychometric assessment. Successful applicants in that assessment must undergo medical surveillance and document verification.

Enquiries: Gauteng College of Nursing Central Office.

Telephone: 060 541 4973.

Important: Completing the recruitment and selection process does not guarantee admission to the programme.Apply Now

IMPORTANT NOTES

• Application period: 11 October 2026 to 30 October 2026.
• No walk-ins: Applications must be submitted through the nursing intake portal.
• Required documents: The original matriculation certificate and identification document must be scanned and uploaded in PDF format.
• Psychometric assessment: All shortlisted applicants must undergo a compulsory psychometric assessment.
• Medical surveillance: Applicants who successfully pass the psychometric assessment will be required to undergo medical surveillance and document verification.
• Funding restrictions: Applicants currently receiving bursaries, scholarships, financial assistance or funding from government departments, provincial government, public entities or state-funded schemes, including NSFAS, for tertiary, higher education or vocational studies will not be considered.
• Existing enrolment: Applicants already enrolled at another university, university of technology, TVET college, nursing college or other tertiary or higher education institution, including through distance learning, will not be considered.
• Verification: The department reserves the right to verify eligibility using official records and may disqualify applicants found to be in breach of the requirements.
• Work Integrated Learning: Successful applicants must sign a learning contract and participate in WIL, including shifts on weekends, public holidays and nights at Gauteng Department of Health hospitals and clinics.
• Communication: Due to the large number of applications, only successful candidates will be contacted.
• Application fees: No fees are payable by applicants to be admitted to Gauteng College of Nursing.

FINAL WORD

If you are a South African citizen who resides and matriculated in Gauteng and meet the academic requirements, the Gauteng College of Nursing 2027 intake may be an opportunity to pursue a Diploma in Nursing. Prepare your original qualification certificate and ID, upload them in PDF format, and submit your application through the official intake portal before 30 October 2026. For enquiries, contact the Gauteng College of Nursing Central Office on 060 541 4973.