Applications Open for the Gauteng College of Nursing Student Nurse Intake 2026

Applications Open for the Gauteng College of Nursing Student Nurse Intake 2026. Qualifying candidates are invited to apply to study towards a Diploma in Nursing at the Gauteng College of Nursing.

Campuses:

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

To Successfully Apply and Be Considered for the Training, Please Take Note of the Following:

• You are required to register a profile on the system before you can apply.
• Must be a South African citizen, who resides in the Gauteng Province.
• You must be in possession of one of the following school leaving certificates – a Senior Certificate, a National Senior Certificate, currently in Grade 12 or National Vocational Certificate Primary Health
• Applications must be done on the GPG Professional Job Centre system before or on the 26th September; NO late applications will be accepted
• Documents will be uploaded on the system, however you will be required to take supporting documents to the selection centre should you be shortlisted.
• No hand delivered or emailed applications will be accepted, all applications must be done online.

The Following Subject Criteria Are Required:

• 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:

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

All short-listed applicants will undergo a compulsory psychometric assessment. Successful applicants on psychometric assessment will be required to undergo medical surveillance, including a physical examination and verification of all documentation.

How to Apply

Click HERE to apply

Closing Date: 26 September 2025.