The Gauteng Government invites applications for its 2022 Nursing Intake. The bursary applications are open to eligible young South Africans who are also residents of Gauteng. Successful Gauteng Nursing Intake bursary applicants will be placed at the Gauteng College of Nursing to study towards the Diploma in Nursing in 2022 at one of the College campuses: Ann Latsky Campus (Johannesburg); Chris Hani Baragwanath Campus (Soweto); SG Lourens Campus (Pretoria); or Bonalesedi Campus (Laudium).
What are the requirements?
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.
To successfully apply and be considered for the training, please take note of the following:
- 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.
How to apply?
You are required to register a profile on the Gauteng Nursing Intake system before you can apply, CLICK HERE TO APPLY.
- CLOSING DATE: 14 August 2021; NO late applications will be accepted
- Certified 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.
Competencies required
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• Be prepared to participate in Work Integrated Learning (WIL) which includes shifts and working 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 qualify and meet the minimum requirements before you apply• If you do not receive feedback within 3 months after the closing date, please accept that your application was unsuccessful.
For more information or to request for assistance call: 011 644 8946
Closing date: 14 August 2021