Western Cape College of Nursing in South Africa
APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR NURSE TRAINING FOR THE 2019 ACADEMIC YEAR
DIPLOMA IN NURSING (GENERAL, PSYCHIATRIC, COMMUNITY) AND MIDWIFERY
DURATION: 4 YEARS
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – PRE 2008
- Grade 12 (Std 10) – Minimum 28 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: Minimum symbol “E” Higher grade or “D” Standard Grade
- Biology “E” Higher Grade or “D” standard Grade
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – FROM 2008
- National Senior Certificate: Degree/Diploma
- Minimum: 28 points
- English L4
- Additional Language L4
- Maths L3/Maths Literacy L4
- Life Sciences L4
- And any other 3 subjects from the designated list
Click to download the Application Form
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% |
Please submit all applications to the following Postal Addresses:
| CAMPUS | ADDRESS |
| Athlone – Metro West Campus | Western Cape College of Nursing, Private Bag X 2, Surwell, 7762 |
| Worcester – Boland Overberg Campus | Department of Health, Private Bag X 3113, Worcester, 6849 |
| George – South Cape Karoo Campus | 1 Herrie Street, Dormehlsdrift, George 6530 |
FOR ATTENTION: HEAD OF CAMPUS
Documents to submit with your application (Requirement):
- A certified copy (less than three (3) months old) of page one of your Identity Document/Card
- A certified copy (less than three (3) months old) of your National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification, still in Grade 12, marks obtained at the end of Grade 11 together with your most recent Grade 12 marks must be submitted.
- If you attended any higher education institution, an original Academic Record and a Certificate of Conduct must accompany the application form.
- Submit certified copies (less than three (3) months old) of certificates/diplomas/degrees obtained previously.
- In case the name on the National Senior Certificate or equivalent qualification differs from the name of the national identity document and on the application form, evidence needs to be included to verify the difference. The same applies when the ID number differs.
- Proof of residence or affidavit
Documents (Optional)
- 2-page Curriculum Vitae with the following information:
- Full Names and contact details, Identity Number, Residential Address and Postal Address, District name/ Local municipality, employment history, Details of previous nursing experience if any
TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- All certificates and addresses will be verified for authenticity.
- Due to the large number of applications expected; prospective candidates will be invited for an interview, and only the successful applications will be notified
- No registered mail will be accepted
CLOSING DATE: 15 OCTOBER 2018
This Department of Health is an equal opportunity affirmative employer whose aim is to promote representativity at all levels of all occupational categories in the Department.
Contact Us
Tel: +27 21 938 9036
E-mail: nursing@sun.ac.za.