APPLICATION FOR THE THREE YEAR DIPLOMA
IN NURSING : 2021 ENROLMENT.
THE MPUMALANGA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH INVITES MPUMALANGA PROVINCE CITIZENS BETWEEN THE AGES OF 18 AND 36 TO APPLY ONLINE TO STUDY TOWARDS THE THREE YEAR DIPLOMA IN NURSING STARTING FROM THE YEAR 2021 AT THE MPUMALANGA COLLEGE OF NURSING.
Only applicants with ALL of the following compulsory minimum requirements will be considered.
A matriculation/senior certificate qualifying for admission for a diploma/degree or Grade 12 mid-year results.
English at least level 4 (HG D/SG C) or above
Life Science /Biology/Physiology at least level 3 (HG D/SG C) or above.
Mathematics at least level 3 or (HG E /SG D) or Maths Literacy at least level 4 or above
Any one of Physical Science/Agriculture/Geography; passed with at least level 3 (HG E/SG D) or above
Minimum total Admission Point Score (APS) of the six subjects with highest levels should not be less than 23
Resident of Mpumalanga Province
All certificates will be sent for verification. Certificates not registrable with the South African Nursing Council (e.g. ABET and NCV) will not be considered. Applicants with a disability will be considered only in terms of the inherent requirements of the nursing duties.
SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED:
To sign an agreement with the Department of Health to work back the equal number of years spent on training
To attend lectures for theoretical knowledge and do Work Integrated Learning in health facilities as required by the South African
Nursing Council.
NOTE: Each successful candidate will receive a bursary for the duration of their study in the form of a monthly stipend, book allowance per annum, SANC registration fee at the cost of the department of health, uniform allowance once per annum as determined by the DPSA. Accommodation at the cost of the department of health. There are no fees payable by the applicants to be admitted at the Mpumalanga College of Nursing.
CLOSING DATE: 06 NOVEMBER 2020
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: All applications are to be strictly online on the official Mpumalanga Department of Health website.
If shortlisted the following original documents will be required during interview
Original Matriculation Certificate/Statement of Grade 12 results. All certificates will be sent to Umalusi for verification
Copy of Identity document certified within three months of closing date.
Proof of Residence from the local municipal authority or Tribal Authority
NOTE: No physical, faxed or e-mailed applications are allowed.
ENQUIRIES: Mr. SS Nyoni at 013 796 1308 / 066 546 0428 from 08:00 to 16:00 on Monday to Friday.
Due to the large number of applications normally received, communication will be limited only to candidates considered for selection.
(If you are not contacted after 31 January 2021 please consider your application unsuccessful)
NB. PLEASE NOTE THAT ANYONE SOLICITING/OFFERING A BRIBE FOR ADMISSION AT THE MPUMALANGA COLLEGE OF NURSING IS COMMITTING A CRIMINAL OFFENCE AND SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE / AUTHORITIES.