Johannesburg – Aspiring student nurses have until Friday to apply for a place at the Gauteng Department of Health’s Gauteng College of Nursing (GCoN).
The department on Monday, (7 October 2024), encouraged potential students to apply to study for a three-year Diploma offered at one of GCoN’s four campuses: Ann Latsky, Bonalesedi, Chris Hani Baragwanath, or SG Lourens.
Gauteng residents interested in studying nursing through GCoN in 2025 have until Friday, (11 October 2024), to submit their applications, the department said.
The department said applicants must be South African citizens residing in Gauteng and meet the specified educational requirements;
- a Senior Certificate (Standard 10),
- a National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or
- National Certificate (Vocational) Level 4, with passes in key subjects such as English, Mathematics, and Life Sciences.
“Special consideration will be given to applicants from disadvantaged communities, including those from informal settlements, hostels, and rural areas within Gauteng,” said the department”.
“Individuals already working in the nursing profession as auxiliary or enrolled nurses and who meet the entry requirements are also encouraged to apply.”
Applications must be submitted online by 11 October 2024 through the official GCON website: https://nursingintake.gauteng.gov.za
Applicants are required to upload certified copies of their Identity Documents, educational qualifications, and/or latest school results.
The department said successful applicants will undergo a psychometric assessment and medical screening before final selection, and it’s important to note that meeting the entry requirements does not guarantee selection.
In addition, the department said: “Successful candidates will provide their own funding”.
For further inquiries, applicants can email; Nomaswazi.Dhladhla@gauteng.gov.za or Morongwa.Mphamo@gauteng.gov.za or contact the GCoN Central Selection – Centre on 011 644 8946.
