APPLICATIONS OPEN: Student Nurse Training Opportunities (NURSE INTAKE) for Academic Year 2027

APPLICATIONS OPEN: Student Nurse Training (Diploma in Nursing: General R.171) for Academic Year 2027

The Limpopo Department of Health is officially giving passionate, driven individuals a chance to kickstart their medical careers. Applications for the three-year Diploma in Nursing: General (R.171) at the Limpopo College of Nursing are now open for the 2027 intake.

If you meet the requirements and want to serve your community through health care, please review the application directives below.

Key Information Overview

- Programme: Diploma in Nursing: General (3 Years, NQF Level 6)
- SANC Regulation: R.171 of 8 March 2013
- Circular Reference: Circular No. 67 of 2026 (Ref: S5/05/27)
- Application Fee: R150.00 (Non-refundable administration fee)
- Closing Date: 30 November 2026

Admission Requirements

To qualify for the selection process, applicants must fulfill the following criteria:

- South African Citizenship: Must be a citizen residing in the Limpopo Province.
- Academic Qualifications:
  - - Senior Certificate with endorsement (Matric Exemption) OR a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Bachelor’s Degree pass.
    - A minimum total score of 24 points on the Limpopo College of Nursing rating scale (excluding Life Orientation).
    - Compulsory subjects must meet the required minimum levels: English, Biology/Life Sciences, Physical Sciences, and Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy.

District Reference Routes

Applications must be processed through the online system matching your district of residence. Please quote the correct reference number:

- Capricorn District: LDH/10/006
- Mopani District: LDH/10/007
- Sekhukhune District: LDH/10/008
- Vhembe District: LDH/10/009
- Waterberg District: LDH/10/0010

Required Documentation

Your online application must include certified copies of the following documents:

1. Identity Document (ID)
2. Grade 12 Certificate / National Senior Certificate or current mid-year Grade 12 results if currently in Matric
3. Proof of Residence
4. Completed Application Form and Rating Scale Form
5. Proof of payment for the R150 administration fee
6. For Department-employed Enrolled Nurses: A completed Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) form is also mandatory.

How to Apply

1. Download Forms: Visit the Limpopo Department of Health Vacancies Portal or the official college channels to download the R.171 Application Form, Rating Scale, and Revised Prospectus.
2. Pay Administration Fee: Deposit the non-refundable R150 into the bank account specified in the prospectus. Keep your proof of payment safe; no cash will be accepted.
3. Submit Online: Follow the specified online application URL route for your respective district. Ensure all files are uploaded in the required format.

Please Note: Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not heard from the department by the end of February 2027, please consider your application unsuccessful. Successful candidates will be required to sign a formal training agreement with the Limpopo Department of Health.

For general enquiries regarding the advertised training slots, you may contact Ms. Manabile PA at 015 293 6081/2

FORMS	DOWNLOAD LINK
1. R.171 LCN APPLICATION FORM AND RATING SCALE FOR 2027	CLICK HERE
2. R.171 REVISED PROSPECTUS	CLICK HERE
3. LCN RPL APPLICATION FORM [For Study Leave candidates only]	CLICK HERE

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The Limpopo Department of Health invites applications from suitable candidates for the 3-year Diploma in Nursing: General (Government Notice R.171 of 8 March 2013) for the 2027 academic year. The official advertisement has been issued under Departmental Circular No. 67 of 2026 with the reference S5/05/27. Prospective students across all five districts of the Limpopo Province are encouraged to apply before the closing date on 30 November 2026