The Mpumalanga Department of Health has opened its 2026 Nursing Bursary program and is inviting all interested applicants to apply ASAP.

CLOSING DATE: 08 October 2026

BURSARY REQUIREMENTS:

Only applicants with ALL of the following compulsory minimum requirements will be considered

A matriculation/senior certificate qualifying for admission for a diploma/degree or Grade 12 mid-year results with English at least level 4 (HG DISG C) or above Life Science (Biology Physiology at least level 3 (HG DISG C) or above.

Mathematics at least level 3 of (HG EISGD) or Maths Literacy at least level 4 or above Any one of Physical Science Agriculture/Geography, passed with at least level 3 (HG EISGD) or above Minimum total Admission Point Score (APS) of the six subjects with Highest levels should not be less than 23 Resident of Mpumalanga Province

All certificates will be sent for verification Certificates not registrable with the South African Nursing Council (eg ABET and NCV) will not be considered. Applicants with a disability will be considered only in terms of the inherent requirements of the nursing duties.

SUCCESSFUL APPLICANTS WILL BE REQUIRED

To sign an agreement with the Department of Health to work back the equal number of years spent on training • To attend lectures for theoretical knowledge and do Work Integrated Learning in health facilities as required by the South African • Nursing Council.

NOTE: Each successful candidate will receive a bursary for the duration of their study in the form of a monthly stipend, book allowance per annum, SANG registration fee at the cost of the department of health, uniform allowance once per annum as determined by the DPSA Accommodation at the cost of the department of health. There are no fees payable by the applicants to be admitted at the Mpumalanga College of Nursing.

BURSARY COVERAGE:

The Coverage of this program has not been communicated yet.

Interested to know the Bursary coverage, contact M. SS Nyoni at 013 796 1308/066 548 0428 from 08:00 to 16:00 on Monday to Friday for enquiries.

METHOD OF APPLICATION

Apply Online for the Mpumalanga Nursing Traineeship Programme 2026

If shortlisted the following original documents will be required during interview

Original Matriculation Certificate/Statement of Grade 12 results. All certificates will be sent to Umalusi For verification • Copy of Identity document certified within three months of closing date • Proof of Residence from the local municipal authority of Tribal Authority

NOTE

 No physical, faxed or emailed applications are allowed ENQUIRIES: M. SS Nyoni at 013 796 1308/066 548 0428 from 08:00 to 16:00 on Monday to Friday

Due to the large number of applications normally received, communication will be limited only to candidates considered for selection (If you are not contacted after 31 January 2026 please consider your application unsuccessful

NB. PLEASE NOTE THAT ANYONE SOLICITING OFFERING A BRIBE FOR ADMISSION AT THE MPUMALANGA COLLEGE OF NURSING IS COMMITTING A CRIMINAL OFFENCE AND SHOULD BE REPORTED TO THE POLICE AUTHORITIES