NURSE TRAINING FOR THE YEAR 2023

NURSE TRAINING FOR THE YEAR 2023

KWAZULU-NATAL COLLEGE OF NURSING
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR NURSE TRAINING FOR THE YEAR 2023
PROGRAMME: DIPLOMA IN NURSING NQF LEVEL: 6
DURATION: 3 YEARS
TOTAL CREDITS: 368
SANC REGULATION: R171
SAQA ID NO: 115826
Reference No: KZNCN 1/2022
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – PRE 2008 (score a maximum of 6 relevant highest
score subjects on Matric / Grade 12 Certificate)
 Grade 12 (Std 10) – Minimum 25 points
Symbol | Higher Grade | Standard Grade
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
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – FROM 2008 (score a maximum of 6 relevant highest
score subjects on Matric / Grade 12 Certificate)
 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%
Prospective learners are advised to apply online by following the KZN College of Nursing
website link at:
http://kzncn.kznhealth.gov.za

Documents to be uploaded with your application:
 Copy of matric certificate
 Copy of identity document
 Proof of residence or affidavit
 All copies of highest qualifications
 A signed affidavit from the Commissioner of Oath, clearly indicating that you are unemployed
and 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.

TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
 Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified and original documents
following communication from the Nursing Campus. All certificates and addresses will be
verified for authenticity.
 Applicants must come from the KwaZulu-Natal Province (KZN).
 Applicants currently registered for studies elsewhere will not be considered for admission.
 Applicants who are currently receiving any other source of funding for study purposes will not
be considered.
 Due to the large number of applications expected; only successful applicants will be notified.
 Hand delivered, e-mailed or mailed applications will NOT be accepted.

CLOSING DATE: 31 AUGUST 2022

This Department is an equal opportunity affirmative employer whose aim is to promote
representivity at all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.