The Gauteng College of Nursing (GCON) is currently accepting online applications for the 2027 Student Nurse Intake to study toward a 3-year Diploma in Nursing.
| Applicants are invited to apply to the Gauteng College of Nursing to study towards the Diploma in Nursing in 2027 at one of the College campuses: • Ann Latsky Campus • Chris Hani Baragwanath Campus • SG Lourens Campus • Bonalesedi Campus. |
| 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. |
Key Details
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Closing Date: 26 September 2026 (Late applications will not be accepted).
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Application Mode: Online only via the official portal. No hand-delivered or emailed submissions are permitted.
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Eligibility: Must be a South African citizen residing in Gauteng Province.
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Training Campuses: Ann Latsky, Chris Hani Baragwanath, SG Lourens, and Bonalesedi.
Minimum Entry Requirements
| Qualification Type | Subject Requirements | Score / Criteria |
| National Senior Certificate (NSC) |
• English (Level 4) • Life Sciences (Level 4) • Mathematics (Level 4) OR Maths Literacy (Level 5) |
APS of 27+ (Life Orientation counts half) |
| Current Grade 12 Learners | Assessed using final Grade 11 results against NSC standards | Same as NSC criteria above |
| Senior Certificate (Old Matric) |
• English (HG D / SG C) • Biology (HG D / SG C) • Mathematics (HG D / SG C) |
M-Score of 17+ |
| NC(V) Primary Health |
• 50%+ in English, Maths/Maths Lit, and Life Orientation • 60%+ in SA Health System, Public Health, Human Body & Mind, and Community Health |
Completed NC(V) Level 4 |
How to Apply
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Visit the official portal: nursingintake.gauteng.gov.za.
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Register a user profile on the system.
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Fill in your personal details, contact information, and educational results.
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Upload your scanned school-leaving certificate or official statement of results (Grade 11 final report if currently in Grade 12).
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Submit before 26 September 2026.
Selection Stages
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Academic Screening & Verification: Initial check of results and documentation.
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Psychometric Assessment: Shortlisted applicants will be invited for assessment.
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Medical Surveillance: Physical examination and health screening.
