How to apply nursing learnerships before it closes.
✅ What you need to check first
Before you apply, make sure you qualify and have everything required. Typical requirements for nursing learnerships (for example from various provinces) include:
- South African citizen and valid ID.
- Living in the province (or region) where you apply.
- Matric (Grade 12) certificate or equivalent.
- Good performance in key subjects: English, Life Sciences (Biology) are commonly required.
- Not currently fully employed or already in a conflicting programme (depends on the learnership).
- Prepare certified copies of your documents (ID, matric certificate, proof of residence) and maybe CV, motivational letter. sa-seta.com+2Unisasapplication+2
📝 How to apply – step by step
- Find the learnership opportunity
- Monitor websites of the relevant department: For example, in Gauteng province, the Gauteng Department of Health & Gauteng College of Nursing have student nurse intake information.
- Also look at SETA opportunities (e.g., HWSETA has nursing learnerships/bursaries.
- Note the closing date. For example: one intake closed 26 Sept 2025 in Gauteng.
- Prepare your documents
- Certified copies of ID, matric certificate/grade 12 results, proof of residence.
- CV with contact details.
- Motivational letter (why you want to do nursing).
- Possibly other subject transcripts (e.g., Biology/Life Sciences), proof of unemployment (if required).
- Make sure certifications are recent and valid (some say “no older than 3 months”).
- Complete the application form
- Fill in all sections, sign where needed. In some cases you must download a form.
- Some learnerships accept online applications, others require paper/hand-delivery. E.g., one says “hand delivered, e-mailed or mailed applications will NOT be accepted”.
- Submit before the closing date
- Double check deadline and method of submission (online vs physical).
- Late applications are typically not considered.
- Keep a copy of your submission (digital/printed) and proof if possible.
- After application submission
- Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for assessments, interviews, medical/screening etc.
- If you don’t hear back within a reasonable time after closing date, assume you may not have been successful (as some sources indicate).
📅 Example for Gauteng / Your Area
Since you are in Johannesburg (Gauteng), here’s a relevant intake:
- The Gauteng College of Nursing Student Nurse Intake for 2026 had a closing date of 26 September 2025.
- Requirements: must be citizen, reside in Gauteng, hold senior certificate/NSC/Grade 12, meet subject criteria (English, Biology etc).
- Application must be submitted online via the GPG Professional Job Centre.
🚀 Tips to act before it closes
- Start early: Don’t wait until the last day. Many places fill up or forms may have issues.
- Ensure all documents are certified: If they require certified copies (often within last 3 months) have them ready.
- Check your eligibility carefully: Especially residence, subject criteria, age limit etc.
- Follow the required submission method: If it says “online only”, do not hand-deliver; if it says “paper only”, don’t email.
- Submit a strong motivational letter: Even if optional, it can help you stand out.
- Keep track of deadlines for different provinces: Each province closes at different times. For example one closed in May for the Eastern Cape.
- Monitor official sites: Changes can happen; numbers of places may vary.
- Follow up politely if you don’t hear: But understand you may not always get feedback if not shortlisted.
