An advert is published yearly on the KZN Department of Health website and at least two (2) newspapers. Admission is open to everyone who meets the requirements and resides in the province of KwaZulu-Natal.

Minimum Requirements to be considered for selection to 3 year training programme for pre-2008 matriculates

• Grade 12 (Std 10) - Minimum 25 points
• English: "E" Higher Grade or "D" Standard Grade
• Biology / Physics / Chemistry / Physiology: "E" Higher Grade or "D" Standard Grade
• Mathematics: "E" Higher Grade or "D" Standard Grade

Minimum requirements to be considered for selection to 3 year training programme for post-2008 matriculates

• National Senior Certificate: Diploma
• Minimum 25 points (NB: Life Orientation is not scored)
• English L4
• Home Language / First Additional Language L3
• Maths L3 / Maths Literacy L5
• Life Science / Physical Science L4
• Life Orientation L4
• Any other 2 subjects

Important points to remember

• An advertisement for nurse training posts appears in the local newspaper(s), local hospitals, clinics and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health website once mid-year. Admission requirements are stipulated in the advertisement.
• Instructions in the advert are to be complied with e.g. regarding the information to be submitted and documentation to be uploaded with the application.
• It is not necessary to fill in application forms (Z83) at this stage.
• No hand delivered applications will be accepted or entertained.
• No applications are to be directed to the training institutions/hospitals or head office (Natalia), or the KwaZulu-Natal College of Nursing.
• Ensure that the advertisement is read in its entirety especially with regard to responses to applicants.
• Due to the large number of applications anticipated, only successful applications will be responded to.
• All shortlisted candidates will undergo a compulsory knowledge assessment, medical surveillance including a medical examination and verification of all documentation.
• The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health will offer financial assistance to successful candidates in the form of a bursary.
• Any applicant who has previously benefited from the Department of Health’s financial assistance for training will not be eligible for entry into the programme.
• Successful candidates will be required to sign an agreement with the Department of Health, will be expected to attend as a full-time student, be prepared to attend lectures and participate in work integrated