KZN Dept of Health: Nursing Traineeship Programme 2027

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Home Learnerships KZN Dept of Health: Nursing Traineeship Programme 2027

Closing Date: 31 August 2026

Requirements

PRE 2008

(A maximum of 6 relevant highest subject scores on a National Senior Certificate at NQF Level 4)

  • Grade 12 (Std 10) – Minimum 25 points
Symbol HG SG
A 8 5
B 7 4
C 6 3
D 5 2
E 4 1
F 1 0
  • English: “E” Higher Grade or “D” Standard Grade
  • Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Physiology: “E” Higher Grade or “D” Standard Grade
  • Mathematics: “E” Higher Grade or “D” Standard Grade

FROM 2008

(A maximum of 6 relevant highest subject scores on a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) at NQF Level 4)

  • National Senior Certificate: Diploma Pass and above
  • Minimum: 25 points
  • English L4
  • Home Language/First Additional Language L3
  • Maths L3 / Maths Literacy L5
  • Life Science / Physical Science L4
  • Life Orientation L4 and
  • Any other 2 subjects.

NB: Life Orientation (LO) is mandatory at L4 and above; but will not be scored

The points will be calculated as follows:

NSC Rating NSC Percentage Points Value For Calculation of APS Adjusted Percentage for APS Calculation
8 90% – 100%
7 80% – 100% 7 80% – 89%
6 70% – 79% 6 70% – 79%
5 60% – 69% 5 60% – 69%
4 50% – 59% 4 50% – 59%
3 40% – 49% 3 40% – 49%
2 30% – 39% 2 30% – 39%
1 0% – 29% 1 0% – 29%

Documents to be uploaded with your application:

  • Copy of Matric certificate
  • Copy of Identity document
  • Proof of residence or affidavit indicating residential address
  • A signed affidavit from the Commissioner of Oath, clearly indicating that you have not previously benefited from the Department of Health bursary system at the KZN College of Nursing

NB. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants.

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