2025 Nursing Traineeship Programme at KZN Dept Health
CLOSING DATE: 23 AUGUST 2025
DURATION: 4 YEARS
Ref: KZNCN 2 / 2025
DIPLOMA IN NURSING:
- GENERAL,
- PSYCHIATRIC,
- COMMUNITY AND
- MIDWIFERY
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – PRE 2008 Grade 12 (Std 10) – Minimum 25 ppoints
| Symbol | HG | SG |
| A | 8 | 5 |
| B | 7 | 4 |
| C | 6 | 3 |
| D | 5 | 2 |
| E | 4 | 1 |
| F | 1 |
- English: Minimum symbol “E” Higher grade or “D” Standard GradeBiology or any other Natural Science subject “E” Higher Grade or “D” Standard Grade
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS – FROM 2008
- National Senior Certificate: Degree/DiplomaMinimum: 25 pointsEnglish L4
- Additional LanguageLife Orientation L4Maths L3 /Maths LiteracyL4
- Life Sciences/ Physical ScienceL3and any other 2 subjects
*NB Life orientation (LO) will notbe scored
The points will be calculated as follows:
| NSC Rating | % | Pts for APS | APS % |
| 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 – 30% | 1 | 0 – 30% |
Documents to be uploaded with your online application:
- Certified copy of matric certificate and identity document
- Certification of all documents must not be older than 3 months
- Proof of residence or affidavit
NB. Failure to comply with the above instructions will disqualify applicants
TAKE NOTE OF THE FOLLOWING:
- All certificates and addresses will be verified for authenticity.
- Due to the large number of applicationsexpected; only successful applicants will be notified.
How To Apply
Apply Online for the KZN Dept Health Nursing Traineeship Programme