Jane Furse Hospital Nursing School Application 2026/2027

For Applications and Other Information, contact the address below;

JANE FURSE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
THE MATRON
PRIVATE BAG X429
JANE FURSE
1085

013 – 265 9400

013-265 9659

Details Of Letaba Hospital Nursing School Application 2026/2027

For Applications and Other Information, Contact,

LETABA HOSPITAL
THE MATRON
PRIVATE BAG X1430
LETABA
0870

Details Of KwaZulu-Natal College Of Nursing Application 2026/2027

College Principal: Dr SZ Mthembu Tel: 033 264 7800 Fax: 033 394 7238 Email: sindizama.mthembu@kznhealth.gov.za Postal: P/Bag X9089, Pietermaritzburg 3200 Physical address: 211 Pietermaritz street, Pietermaritzburg 3201

 

Guidelines for Nurse Training Applicants

Applications are invited for nurse training for the year 2026/2027. Closing date 30 September 

Introduction

The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health prides itself on the high quality nurse training programmes offered by the departmental training institutions.

Twenty-four institutions offer the following accredited nurse training programmes:

Basic nurse training programmes

• 4 year comprehensive
• 2 year enrolled
• 1 year enrolled auxiliary nurse
• 2 year bridging to professional nurse (in-service staff only)

Post Registration Programmes (in-service staff only)

• 1 year midwifery
• 1 year psychiatric nursing
• various post-registration programmes such as child nursing science, orthopaedic nursing, critical care nursing, operating theatre nursing science and midwifery and neonatal nursing science.

Selection of candidates for nurse training

The selection of candidates is district-based.  Some districts have been grouped in line with the nature of the training programmes offered within the district(s).  Applicants should submit their applications to the district selection committee in which they reside.

Six district selection committees have been identified as follows:

• Ethekwini, Ilembe, Ugu (Ethekwini, DC 29 and DC21) – Ethekwini District Selection Committee
• uMgungundlovu, Sisonke (DC22 and DC43) – uMgungundlovu district selection committee
• Uthukela, Umzinyathi, Amajuba (DC23, DC24 and DC25) – Dundee district selection committee
• Uthungulu (DC28) – Uthungulu district selection committee
• Zululand (DC26) – Zululand district selection committee
• Umkhanyakude (DC27) – Umkhanyakude district selection committee

Guidelines to applicants

• An advertisement for nurse training posts appear in the local newspaper’s – (Ilanga, Zululand Observer, Mercury and Witness) – local hospitals and clinics in January each year – requirements of the training programme will be stipulated in the advertisement.
• Instructions in the advert to be complied with e.g. regarding the documentation to be submitted with the application letter and catchment area.
• It is not necessary to fill in application forms (Z 83) at this stage.
• An application letter and certified copies of certificates must reach the address provided in the advertisement on or before the closing date.
• Do not send applications to an address other than the one in the advertisement, no hand delivered applications will be entertained.
• No applications are to be directed to the training institutions/hospitals or head office (Natalia), or the KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing.
• Ensure that the advertisement is read in its entirety especially with regard to responses to applicants.
• Due to the large number of applications received only successful applications will be responded to.
• Please note, no waiting lists are kept.
• Any applicant who has been in previous training in the 4 year programme and has been excluded, will  not be eligible for entry into the same programme.

For further information, contact the KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing on the following numbers

 

Details Of Iris Marwick Hospital Nursing School Application 2026/2027

Contact The following Numbers below for application information

Mrs B Harry (acting)

033 341 5613

033 394 0114

P O Box 400 Pietermaritzburg 3200

bindu.harry@kznhealth.gov.za

Walter Sisulu University ( WSU ) Nursing Fees

Fees will be paid on line or on site as follows:

	Academics	Students
Developed countries	R 6,000	R 3,000
Developing countries	R 5,000	R 2,500
South Africa	R 5,000	R 2,500
WSU – UNIVEN	R 3,000	R 1,500
Day rate (only for WSU – UNIVEN delegates	R 1,500	R 750

Fax: +27(0)47 5022185; Email: bmpukwana@wsu.ac.za)

Application fee

Any student who for the first time applies to be accepted as a student at Walter Sisulu University has to pay an official application fee.
Application fees are payable on a sliding scale according to the date of application as follows:
Application fees are not admission fees and therefore non-refundable and must be paid whether the student’s application was successful or not.

Fees to be paid

All students shall pay the following fees and any other fees may be determined by the University.

• Registration and late registration fees (non refundable)
• SRC fees
• Copyright fee
• Sport fee

Tuition fees

Residence fees

Method of Payment of Fees
Fees can be paid cash at the bank, i.e. settle the whole amount in full on registration.
If this method is preferred, a discount of 10% of total amount due, [for the year] after taking into account bursaries and/or any financial assistance [where applicable], is offered for payment in full upon registration.

MONTH	SEMESTER COURSE	YEAR COURSE	SPONSORED/BURSARY
January	Initial payment – equal to 25% of total fees	Initial payment – equal to 30% of total fees	Presentation of letter of commitment
February	25% of the remaining debt	10% of the remaining debt
March	25% of the remaining debt	10% of the remaining debt
April	25% of the remaining debt	10% of the remaining debt	25% of fees
May	25% of the remaining debt	10% of the remaining debt	25% of fees
June	25% of the remaining debt	10% of the remaining debt	25% of fees
July	Initial payment – equal to 33% of Total fees	10% of the remaining debt	25% of fees
August	33% of the remaining debt	10% of the remaining debt
September	33% of the remaining debt
TOTAL	100%	100%	100%

NB All fees for the 1st Semester must be paid by end April and the rest MUST be settled by end September.
Please note that no student will be allowed to register without paying the minimum amount.

Details of Sekororo Hospital Nursing School Application 2026/2027

SEKORORO HOSPITAL
THE MATRON
PRIVATE BAG X404
TRICHARDTSDAL
0890

015 – 839 9400

015-383 0156

Nursing at (VUT) Vaal University of Technology

VUT NURSING PROGAMMES

There are three Nursing Programmes offered at the Vaal University of Technology under the prescripts of the South African Nursing Council regulations under Act 33 of 2005.

1. UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME

1.1 BACHELOR OF NURSING R425: NURSING (General, Community, and Psychiatry) and Midwifery.

NB!! This is an undergraduate programme for students with matric and the following subjects as listed below

NSC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

SUBJECT	LEVEL
Mathematics	4
Life Orientation	4
Life Science	4
English	4
Physical Science	4
Any other two subjects	2 x 3 = 6 e.g. History, Geography
Minimum points for admission	26

OR

SUBJECT	LEVEL
Mathematics	D  ( HG )                   C ( SG )
Biology	D  ( HG )                   C ( SG )
Physical Science	D  ( HG )                   C ( SG )
English	D  ( HG )                   C ( SG )
Any other two	3 X 3 = 9 e.g. History, Geography
Minimum points for admission	25

Note: F = 30 – 39%    E = 40 – 49%   D = 50 – 59%   C = 60 – 69%   B = 70 – 79%    A = 80 – 89%

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

Four years of full time study at Vaal University of Technology.

Clinical learning is achieved by placement in health care facilities accredited by the South African Nursing Council, for General Nursing, Community Health, Psychiatry and Midwifery.

Membership to the South African Nursing Council is mandatory and proof of indemnity is required for all nursing students.

What are the functions of a registered nurse with General Nursing, Community Health, Psychiatry and Midwifery?

To render a professional service based on the knowledge, skills, professional thinking, behaviour and attitudes to pursue their profession as nurses: general, community health psychiatry and midwifery/maternity care, at preventative, promotive, curative and rehabilitative levels. The nursing care is rendered independently, interdependently and dependently for patients/clients in health care settings at District, National and International levels.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

There is a great demand of registered nurses worldwide. Registered nurses assist in relieving workload in most health care settings at hospitals, as well as in the communities. They are also instrumental in managing psychiatric condition, in all mental health settings, including specialized care. Other career opportunities include Primary Health Care provision, Maternity, Health Service Management. Nursing specialities courses like Operating Theatre Technique, Intensive Care, Oncology, Advanced Community Nursing, Nursing/Health Service Education, Emergency Nursing and Nurse Researcher can be pursued after programme completion.

2. POST GRADUATE PROGRAMMES

2.1 NATIONAL HIGHER DIPLOMA COMMUNITY NURSING AND B TECH COMMUNITY NURSING

NB!!!  These postgraduate programmes are offered to Professional Nurses who meet the below mentioned criteria for admission

NATIONAL HIGHER DIPLOMA	BACCALAUREUS TECHNOLOGIAE
Matric Certificate/STD 10	Matric Certificate/STD 10
Diploma in General Nursing	Diploma in General Nursing, Diploma in Midwifery/Psychiatry and Diploma in Community Nursing OR
Diploma in Midwifery or Diploma in Psychiatry	Diploma in Nursing (General, Community Health and Psychiatry) and Midwifery

An average of 60% is required in General Nursing, Midwifery/Psychiatry and Community Nursing to enter the Baccalaureus Technologiae

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

Two years of part time study at Vaal University of Technology and placement in health care facilities for Community Nursing and Nursing Administration practical.

What are the functions of a Community Nurse specialist?

Rendering nursing care to clients at community base level, preventative, promotive, curative and rehabilitative care. Conducting family visits, school visits, occupational health visits and manages community health facilities and staff.

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

There is a great demand of registered nurses with Community Nursing and Nursing Administration as additional qualifications. Registered nurses with this qualification are the backbone of relieving the workload at clinics/community health centres as clients/patients are assisted before being referred to hospitals, they also render continuous care to patients after discharge from hospitals.

National Higher Diploma: Community Nursing

Two years part-time.

What are the function of Community Nurse?

Conducting family visits, school visits occupational health setting visits e Liaise with nursing administrators.

Career Opportunities

Career opportunities include Primary Healthcare Provider, Community Healthcare Provider, Health Service Provider / Managers, Nurse Research and Community Development Coordinator/ Consultant.

Curriculum

Complete 320 hours in a comprehensive local health service clinic / health centre inclusive of-

Conducting a family study and do a home visit;

• Attend a school of health service;
• Visit an occupational health setting;
• Complete a physical health assessment under the guidance of a mentor / preceptors assigned by the VUT in conjunction with the Health Directorate.

Articulation Options

Baccalaureus Technological: Community Nursing

Admission Requirements:

NHD: Community Nursing

Duration :

This is one year full-time or two years part-time course.

Vaal University of Technology Nursing Application

Applicants can apply using the application form or apply online. First you have to make sure that you meet the admission requirements of the programme of your choice.

Note that some programmes may not be available at some campuses, so check availability first before you apply.

NB: In the case of applications submitted by mail, payments will be accepted by bank deposit only. Use your ID number as the reference. Postal orders or bank guaranteed cheques must be made out to the Vaal University of Technology. No cash should accompany your application form.

The fee changes annually so please consult the admissions office +27 (0)16 950 9356 to determine the correct amount.

Banking details

ABSA Bank
Account Number: 530 861 945
Branch Code: 632005

Download Application Forms Below;

• Undergraduate
• B-Tech
• International Students
• Re-Admission
• Residence Application form