Gauteng College of Nursing Student Nurse Intake 2027

Gauteng College of Nursing Student Nurse Intake 2027 applications are available for qualifying South African citizens who want to study towards a Diploma in Nursing.

Applicants who meet the academic and residency requirements may apply to study at one of the Gauteng College of Nursing campuses during the 2027 intake.

The programme leads to a Diploma in Nursing (R.171) and includes academic learning as well as Work Integrated Learning in Gauteng Department of Health hospitals and clinics.

Candidates should carefully check the academic requirements before submitting an application.

Nursing Intake Overview

• Institution: Gauteng College of Nursing
• Programme: Diploma in Nursing
• Regulation: R.171
• Intake: 2027
• Province: Gauteng
• Study Type: Nursing Diploma
• Citizenship Requirement: South African citizen
• Residency Requirement: Must reside in Gauteng Province
• Matric Requirement: Must have matriculated in Gauteng Province
• Assessment: Compulsory psychometric assessment for shortlisted candidates
• Application Method: Online nursing intake portal
• Walk-in Applications: Not accepted
• Application Fee: No fees are payable for admission

Gauteng College of Nursing Campuses

Successful applicants may study at one of the following Gauteng College of Nursing campuses:

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

Applicants should be prepared to participate in both theoretical learning and practical clinical training during the programme.

Minimum Requirements for Student Nurse Intake 2027

Applicants for the Gauteng College of Nursing Student Nurse Intake 2027 must be South African citizens.

They must also:

• Reside in Gauteng Province
• Have matriculated in Gauteng Province
• Meet the applicable academic requirements
• Submit the required documentation
• Complete the recruitment and selection process

Academic requirements differ depending on the type of school-leaving certificate held by the applicant.

Senior Certificate Requirements

Applicants who hold a Senior Certificate, previously known as Standard 10, must meet the following requirements:

• English HG D or SG C
• Biology HG D or SG C
• Mathematics HG D or SG C
• M score of 17 or more

Applicants should make sure that all required subjects and symbols appear correctly on their certificate.

National Senior Certificate Grade 12 Requirements

Applicants with a National Senior Certificate must have:

• English at Level 4
• Life Sciences at Level 4
• Mathematics at Level 4

Alternatively:

• Mathematics Literacy at Level 5

Applicants must also have an APS score of 27 or higher.

Life Orientation contributes exactly half of its achievement level when calculating the APS.

The Life Orientation contribution must not be rounded.

Candidates should calculate their APS carefully before applying.

National Certificate Vocational Level 4 Requirements

Applicants who hold a National Certificate Vocational Level 4 must achieve at least 50% in the required fundamental subjects.

These subjects are:

• English First Additional Language
• Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
• Life Orientation

Applicants must also achieve at least 60% in the required vocational subjects.

These include:

• SA Health Care System
• Public Health
• The Human Body and Mind
• Community Oriented Primary Care

Applicants who do not meet the minimum academic requirements should not assume that completing an application guarantees consideration.

Psychometric Assessment and Verification

Shortlisted candidates for the Gauteng College of Nursing Student Nurse Intake 2027 will be required to complete a compulsory psychometric assessment.

Applicants who successfully complete the psychometric assessment will then be required to undergo:

• Medical surveillance
• Verification of academic documents
• Verification of identification documents
• Other eligibility checks required by the department

Completing the application and selection process does not automatically guarantee admission to the programme.

Applicants Who Will Not Be Considered

Certain applicants will not be considered for the Gauteng College of Nursing programme.

This includes applicants currently receiving:

• A bursary
• A scholarship
• Financial assistance
• Government education funding
• Funding from a provincial government
• Funding from a public entity
• Funding from a state-funded programme
• NSFAS funding

This restriction applies to funding for tertiary, higher education or vocational studies.

Applicants currently studying at another educational institution will also not be considered.

This includes applicants registered at:

• Universities
• Universities of technology
• TVET colleges
• Nursing colleges
• Other tertiary institutions
• Higher education institutions

The restriction applies whether the applicant is studying:

• Full-time
• Part-time
• Through distance learning

Applicants should therefore ensure that they meet these conditions before completing an application.

Documents Required for the Nursing Intake

Applicants must prepare the required documents before applying.

The advert requires applicants to scan and upload:

• Original matriculation certificate
• Identification document

The matriculation certificate may be a:

• Senior Certificate
• National Senior Certificate
• National Certificate Vocational Level 4 certificate

Documents must be uploaded in PDF format.

Applicants should ensure that scanned documents are clear, complete and readable.

How to Apply for Gauteng College of Nursing Student Nurse Intake 2027

Applications must be submitted through the official nursing intake portal.

No walk-in applications will be accepted.

Before applying:

1. Confirm that you are a South African citizen.
2. Confirm that you reside in Gauteng.
3. Confirm that you matriculated in Gauteng Province.
4. Check that you meet the academic requirements.
5. Calculate your APS if you have a National Senior Certificate.
6. Scan your original matric certificate.
7. Scan your South African identification document.
8. Save the required documents in PDF format.
9. Complete the online application through the nursing intake portal.
10. Check all information carefully before submitting.

The exact nursing intake portal link and closing date were not included in the information supplied. Applicants should use the official Gauteng College of Nursing or Gauteng Department of Health application source when these details are provided.

Important Application Information

Applicants should understand that completing the recruitment and selection process does not guarantee admission.

The department reserves the right to verify whether applicants meet the eligibility requirements.

Candidates may be disqualified if official records show that they do not meet the programme conditions.

Applicants should therefore provide accurate and truthful information throughout the application process.

Due to the large number of applications expected, only successful candidates will be contacted.

What Happens if You Are Accepted?

Successful applicants will be required to sign a learning contract with the Gauteng College of Nursing.

Students will also participate in Work Integrated Learning, commonly referred to as WIL.

This practical training forms part of the programme requirements.

Students may be required to work:

• Day shifts
• Night shifts
• Weekends
• Public holidays

Work Integrated Learning will take place in Gauteng Department of Health hospitals and clinics.

Applicants should therefore understand that nursing training includes demanding practical and clinical responsibilities in addition to classroom learning.

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