About Nursing
Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on caring individuals, families, and communities in order to help them attain, maintain or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses care for individuals of all ages and culture backgrounds, either they are healthy or ill, in a holistic manner based on the individual’s physical, emotional, psychological, intellectual, social and spiritual needs. The profession combines physical science, social science, nursing theory, and technology in caring for those individuals.
Most people qualify by studying a degree in nursing, but there are numerous educational paths to becoming a professional nurse, which involves extensive study of nursing theory and practice as well as training in clinical skills.
Nursing Learnerships
Individuals who dream to be a professional nurse may want to consider participating in Nursing Learnerships where they can learn and increase their performances in nursing and get a hands-on work experience through the programme. The duration of a learnership vary depending on the area of studies and also the qualifications. A nursing learnership usually lasts around 2-4 years, which consists of 2000 hours of clinical practice. On the second year of study in a learnership, learners are usually focused on primarily or scientific topics, which are also vital to the basic nursing.
Those succeeded in completing the nursing learnership will have a wider opportunity to get a diploma in nursing, as well as getting a job. Some career paths that people may choose after completing the nursing learnerships include midwifery, general nursing, community care, theatre nursing or the psychiatric fields.
Government Nursing Learnerships
There are many institutions in South Africa that offer a nursing learnership programme. These include the most well-known institutions: the Department of Heath North West, Department of Health Polokwane, Department of Health KwaZulu-Natal, Netcare, and Mediclinic. Every year, a number of nursing learnerships are open for enrolment.
- Department of Health (North West, Polokwane, KwaZulu-Natal)
The Department of Health intends to offer high-quality education for the medical industry. Their goal is to prevent and fight diseases with efficiency, quality and skilled workforces. This department offers talented South African youths a great opportunity in developing their skills and gaining hands-on working experience in the medical field by opening up learnership programmes regulary.
Nursing Learnerships in the Department of Health are held in three regional health departments – the North West Department of Health, Limpopo Department of Health (Polokwane) and the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health. Individuals that are interested in the learnership programme hosted by the Department of Health may choose one of the following fields to participate in.
- Psychiatric
- Nursing Assistant
- General Nursing
- Auxiliary Nursing
- Community Nursing
- Midwifery
Learners are usually meant to attend the Nursing Learnerships at the Department of Health for the duration of one year, unless stated otherwise. Besides gaining skills and great work experience, the learners of this programme will also get a monthly stipend worth approximately R1500.
Successful applicants will be placed in government hospitals and/or clinics during the learnership. They may also be asked to work in shifts, on weekends or during the public holidays.
Online application for the learnership in this department is not available. Those interested may collect the application form from the nearest Department of Health offices. For more information, please visit:
- The national Department of Health webpage health.gov.za
- The provincial North West Department of Health webpage health.nwpg.gov.za
- The provincial Limpopo Department of Health webpage doh.limpopo.gov.za
- The provincial KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health webpage kznhealth.gov.za
Nursing Learnerships at Netcare
Netcare (Network Healthcare Holdings Limited) is the largest private hospital provider in South Africa and the United Kingdom. Established in 1996, this company was listed on the JSE (Johannesburg Stock Change) Limited the same year and was initially expanded into the United Kingdom in 2001. It acquired a controlling stake in the UK’s General Healthcare Group in 2006, and provides services to the National Healthcare Service via its subsidiary, the General Healthcare Group.
The Netcare Education is a division of the Netcare Group. It is a registered private higher education institution and is regarded as one of South Africa’s leading private education and training institutions of healthcare professionals in nursing and ancillary health care as well as emergency medical services. The division consists of two faculties, namely the Faculty of Nursing and Ancillary Healthcare (FNAH) and the Faculty of Emergency and Critical Care (FECC), which take place in Johannesburg and Pretoria in Gauteng, Durban North in KwaZulu-Natal, Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape, and Cape Town in the Western Cape.
Like its name, the FNAH provides formal education and training in the fields of nursing and ancillary disciplines. Meanwhile, the FECC provides formal education and training in the field of emergency and critical care. They also provide first-aid trainings for public members.
Netcare provides learnership programmes for paramedics, nursing and pharmacy. The Netcare Learnerships allow participants to choose their preferred fields of study to develop important skills which will enable them to provide high-quality health care services. The fields available for the learnerships include basic nursing, administration, pharmacy, clinical engineering technicians, research clinical trials, specialized nursing, the emergency operations centre and many more.
Visit www.netcare.co.za for more information.
Nursing Learnerships at Mediclinic
Mediclinic is an international private healthcare services group that operates in Southern Africa (South Africa and Namibia), Switzerland and the United Arab Emirates. It was established in South Africa in 1983. The group focuses on providing acute-care, specialist-orientated, multi-disciplinary healthcare services and related service offerings.
The company comprises 76 hospitals and 29 clinics with about 63% of the hospitals and 4-days clinics operating in South Africa and three hospitals operating in Namibia by the Mediclinic Southern Africa. Mediclinic also has a primary listing on the Main Market of the LE in the United Kingdom, with secondary listings on the JSE in South Africa and the NSX in Namibia. The company’s registered office is in London, United Kingdom, and the group management office takes place in Stellenbosch, South Africa.
Mediclinic offers many career options as well as trainings, specifically including nursing learnerships, Through this programme, the company offers professional training in nursing to attain a certificate of an enrolled nurse. This programme is a two years of duration course. All selected participants will gain superior education and expert training to excel within the fast-paced medical field. Those who have successfully completed the Mediclinic Nursing Learnership will be qualified to register in the South African Nursing Council (SANC).
Those interested in the programme may apply on the Mediclinic’s official website on www.mediclinic.co.za. Shortlisted applicants will then need to take a health evaluation and psychometric test in order to proceed with the learnership selection process. Applicants will then be interviewed for the final selection process. Applicants that had successfully fulfilled all the requirements and pass through all the selection process will need to sign a contract with Mediclinic before they can finally be enrolled in the nursing learnership.
Standard Requirements to Enrol for Nursing Learnerships
In order to be enrolled in a nursing learnerhsip, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements.
- South African citizen, proven by a copy of ID and proof of address that are certified no longer than three months before the application deadline.
- Aged between 18 and 35 years old
- Unemployed
- Submit detailed Curriculum Vitae with contact details, contactable references and any other information that may be pertinent.
- Completed Matric or Grade 12, proven by submitting a certified copy of a valid Matric or Grade 12 certificate.
- Proficient in English – in reading, writing and speaking
- Competent in Biology and Life Sciences, proven by submitting a certified copy of transcripts
- Provide certified copies of any other relevant certificates
- Able to operate a computer – basic use at the least
- Be self-motivated and able to work in a team
- Not currently attending any learnership programme
How to Apply for Nursing Learnerships
Those interested may browse for nursing learnership opportunities in newspapers and online advertisements or contact the nearest local health office, as they may have an opened learnership programme. Individuals with a disability are welcome to apply.
Most institutions prefer online or hand-delivered applications; therefore, any application sent by registered mail, e-mail or fax will not be accepted. Applications must be handed in to the same office where it was collected from. All submitted application documents will be verified to ensure authenticity due to a large number of applications. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
Amanda kepe
im interested in applying for a Nursing scholarship at NETCARE, please reply to my email.
MOLOKENG PULENG PURVICIOUS
I am interested in applying for nursing learnership I am a female aged 23 with matric passed with bachelor’s degree with maths, physical sciences and life sciences completed matric 2014 . I am very passionate about learning further in this field..
Nkululeko
Im interested in this leadership and I’m willing to do the best if I can find it.ill be so glad if my request will be answered
Emelda
I’m so interested in this scholarship….I’m a female aged 28
I”m self motivated, I have matric and computer and I enjoy working as a team
Cathrine malebanye
I’m interested In nursing my subjects english geography matric
rebone makola
i m interested,i have metric with maths and biology
Ntombizanele Madubela
I interested in this learnership I would be very happy if you could reply ad give me more information
Precious
I would appreciate it if i could get a chance of saving life’s …am precious maswanganyi n am 20 i have matric passed 2016
Grace
Im interested to study nursing to gain experience and to work with different people
Busiswe Mtimkulu
im also interested.
Nomfundo Ngcobo
I am a young woman who is still looking forward to further her studies, I am 24 years old I have matric with life sciences and English. I am very passionate and dedicated when it comes to learning. Given the opportunity and the learnership will be pleasant.
Siyamamkela
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Maureen
Im interested by helping people’s life living in good condition
Philiswa
I’m so excited for this learnership because I’ve been waiting for long corse I did apply before at mediclinic but they say they are awaiting for SANCA .thank you so much for the opportunity
mandkenkosi
Interested
Dinah malefofane
I’m interested pity I’ve just turned 37
Sylvia
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Fezeka Mancasa
I would like to apply for a nursing leanership
Bernelee de Klerk
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Thabang
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Maria Thosa
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Maria Thosa
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Ncebakazi
Am interested
Florence
Is the age restrictions in this nursing learning ships
Mzuvukile
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Precious
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Dolly Mankabidi
Interested
Busiswa
Would love to apply for this learnership. I’m 27 years old and working under pressure is what I’m capable of thank you
Aphiwe nkota
I would like to apply for nursing learnership ,year 2018 I’ve been doing counseling course on HIV and AIDS .
Nkosikhona Klaas
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Busiswa
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Zodidi Yvonne
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zinhle mathe
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Sindi
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gladnes
Im interested about the learnership
Malesela
I would like to apply for a nursing leadership at netcare
Manana
Is it closed?
Salome Rakolle
If I’m over 40 years and do passed matric certificate with exemption and stays in Limpopo where should I go or what to do.
SONTO
I want to apply for a learnership of nursing or study as nursing but i dont have physics and maths i have biology only please help and i didnt pass my metric with bachelor i study as admin assistant i college i have N6
Mmabatho Tshwale
Interested
Shiela
I’m interested it has been my career path all along.
anati
hai i would like to be part of the nursing learnership programme.i’ve always wanted to be a professional nurse but I’m struggling financially.
Johannah Sekhu
I’m also interest
Sophie Mfene
I have been waiting for this learnership and would like to apply for it.where can i get the applocation forms..how to apply for it.
Thuli
I’m interested
Asanda Silindile Ngcobo
l would like too apply for a nursing learnership
Karen
I am interested in the Netcare learnership
Matshidiso Machachamise
Would like to apply for nursing leanership…pls reply
Onelisiwe
Am interested on this learnership please reply
zandile
I would like to apply for a nursing learnership
Nqobani Shange
I am interested , How do I apply
Minenhle Mncwangi
I am interested in the nursing learnership, how do I apply?
Please reply
Khanyisile
I would like to apply for this learnership,its always have been my dream to study further in this field.
Busiswa
I would like to apply for this learnership , I’m 27 years old working under pressure is what I’m capable of thank you
Khanyisile
I would like to apply for this learnership its always been my dream to study further in this field.
Welile khanyezi
By I’m also interested in nursing how can I apply …thanks Welile
Charlotte Matshego
I have studied selection programme at empilweni education last year
Ngobeni Tinyiko Anna
I am interested in learning with you
Ngobeni Tinyiko Anna
I am interested please reply my e-mail
Patricia makgeta
Pass my matric 2011 was doing accounting but my maths and English are very high was wondering if there’s a chance for me in nursing school
Mmapula
Am interested in the Nursing leadership,how do I apply
Please reply
Thulile Mathenjwa
I’m interested in the nursing learnership,how to apply plz?
Lerato
Am interested with this nursing learnership, how do I apply
Lebogang
Please consider my application,i am also interested.
I am a 25 year old female.
With a matric certificate admission to a diploma.
Ruwena
I am interested in the Nursing Learnership in Cape Town how do apply
thobani
I would like to applying for nursing leanership pls reply with email.
Zanele Dlomo
I would like to apply
Kamogetso
Hi I would like to to be part of learnership program, I’m struggling to apply online please help 0797950549
Neliswa Leve
Hi
I would like to apply for this learnership can you please send me the website or how to apply,reply on my email.
Nelly
Hi I would like to apply for a nursing learnship,I’m interested in studying nursing
Tracy
I am interested in nursing learnership how do I apply?
neliswa
Iam intrested to apply for this leanership I’m 27yearold and I HV mactric so plz send application forms
Masale mokwena
How do I apply for nursing leanership?
Nompumelelo
hi
I am interested in applying for this learnership plz help me on how to apply.tnx
noxolop
im intrested in this learnership please help
neliswa
Iam intrested to apply for this leanership I’m 27yearold and I HV mactric so plz send application forms
KHANYISILE MASUKU
I would like to, apply how can i ?
Nkosingiphile
Hi I am interested in nursing learnership.
Nkosingiphile Dlamini
I am interested in nursing learnership
Cherity
I am interested in the learnership, I did Science and completed my matric in 2017 . Please help
Xabiso Jama
I am interested in nursing leanership,
Please help me apply
0783137072
Nozipho sindiswa
I am interested in nursing learnership but I don’t know how to apply please help me
Prude
I would love to receive a nursing learnership, pls help on how and where to apply,
Keitumetse Lebuso
I’m interested in studying for general nursing, so when can I apply?
Evelyn
I m interested
Abongile
Since i passed my matric in 2005 in eastern cape i tried so many times to apply for nursing learnership with no luck im still interested im now in cape town unemployed,please assist what can i do i am 32 yrs old.
Yolanda
I would like to apply for this learnership. I’m a female of 26 years. I passed my matric. It would a great opportunity for me if I could be accepted. Thank you
Tumelo Gaobuse
I interested, i would like to apply for a Nursing scholarship at NET CARE, can you please send me the website or how to apply please, reply on my email…
thank you
Thuthuzela
i am intereted
Sophie
Hi..i would like to study nursing as a career. I am interested in your learnership
Busiswa
I’m interested in nursing learnership .
How to Apply?
margaret
I’m auxiliary nurse and I would like to further my studies through your leanership. I look forward from you. Yours faithfully. Margaret
Hope
If u have level 2 in maths, level 3 in English and life science but has participated in take a girl child to work program nd got an award for it at netcare hospital. Do u stand a chance to study here?
Regina
Hi i am interested in A nursing Learnership
Philisa
I would like to apply am interested in nursing
Xolisile happiness
I’m interest in nursing learnership, plz tell me how to apply
Gigi mtolo
I am interested in nursing learnership how do I apply
tebatso
good day
i want to apply for a nursing learnership
i am 19 years old ,i have my matric
how can i apply
Sthabile khumalo
Hi I am interested in applying for the learnership, how can I apply?
Mavis Rhode
Do you any off learnerships in Western Cape
Mavis Rhode
any learnership in western cape
Aaminah
Hi, I am interested in applying for the nursing learner ship but cannot find the website page to apply. Can you please assist on how to apply. Thank you.
Ferial Nolan
Hi please tell me how to apply for the above. I am interested, Please.
Nozibele adonisi
I’m interested in learning nursing how and when to apply
Ntswaki
I’m interested in applying for nursing learnership, please reply my email.
Kelebogile
I would like to apply for nursing learnership
Zikhona
I am so excited about this opportunity I want to study
Angel
Im interested in this nursing learnership need help on how to apply?
Estelle
I’m interested
Nompi Mokitlane
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Snow Bhengu
I am also interested 2 apply my problem is that idnyt have biology and life science.
Anam Henisi
I m interested in yr nursing learners hip, i m Anam Henisi and i passed my matric with bachelor’s degree my subject Home Language,First additional language,Mathematical Literacy,Life Orientation,Geography Life Sciences & Business studies. My age 27 yrs old, I m in Cape Town my cel. 0789704974 phone call & whatspp
Senamile Zungu
I would like to apply for nursing course,I’m so much interested in the learnship.
denzyl stanfliet
i would love to get more information about the nursing learnerships and how to apply. i am male
Nolubabalo Nyoka
Hey It is my dream to become a Nurse but due to No funding I cannot continue persuing my dream I have started and did my Home based care training I have Certificate now together with first aid, I’ve been applying with no luck I would really be happy if I could be given a chance of a learneship or anything that can help me do my Passion I don’t see myself doing anything else
Miranda
I am interested
Victoria Mpobane
am interested in learning nursing because am very passionate with it, i am a 27 years old lady and i have life sciences and English. It will be a pleasure if you can reply and advise how do i apply.
Mmolelwa
l am interested in nursing learnership programme at mediclinic
Lee-shane
Im interested in the Nursing Learnership
Shandre-Lee
Good Morning/Day
I hope all is well, Please kindly read this.
I am interested in a Nursing Learnership for 2019,I have completed my matric with National Senior Diploma Certificate in 2016 and I have completed Business Administration Learnership in 2018, I have been looking for a job in this field and I have not received an work.
However I have experience in Life Science due fact that have study Life Science for three years in school.
I honestly hope,assertive that may come back with FEEDBACK.
Kodisang
I’m interested in studying nursing how do i apply.. please reply using email..I’m 24 years old
Innocentia
I am a 25-year-old female I have acquired Nursing Auxiliary certificate. I am struggling financially I would love to further my knowledge in the nursing world and I am very passinate about helping others.
Innocentia
I am interested in the learnership. I have managed to push myself to acquire a certificate in Nursing Auxiliary. I have been applying to your programs but no luck. I will be ecstatic to hear from you soon, Please do reply on my email. Thanks in advance.
Shandre-Lee
Good Day
I hope all is well, I am interested in the NETCARE Nursing Leanership.
Thank You
Kind Regards
Khanyo
Im interested in the nursing learnership can i plz get a link of how to apply
Yandisa
I haven’t done Life Sciences, would that be a huge problem from doing my Learnership.
I’m in Port Elizabeth. Are there any Learnership faculties around here?
Thobekile
Hi my name is Thobekile Mncube i am interested in studying nursing plz respond to my email Thobekilemncube1991@gmail.com
Thobekile
Greetings, my name is Thobekile Mncube, i would like to apply for nursing learnerships what can i do plz respond to my email Thobekilemncube1991@gmail.com. Thank you
Cordelia
Hi I’m interested, female 28 and I like to work as team.
kedibone
Im interested in nursing leanership how to apply?
Gcobisa Macingwane
I would like to apply for nursing
thandile gubanu
i would like to attend nursing learnership,im interested how do i aplly,
thandile gubanu
Hi I would like to apply for a nursing learnship,I’m interested in studying nursing
Agnes
Hi, I am interested in learning and I have all the required subject
Misokuhle Gwala
I’m interested to the learnership i have matric and Microsoft office advanced l pass biology and science
Pontsho
I would like to apply for nursing learnership
Please help me
Pontsho
I would like to apply for nursing learnership
Please help me on how to apply
tlou
I’ve been applying for learnerships for 4 years but no luck so I am interested in nursing learnership please to my e-mail
Kgothatso Precious Sono
I am interested and I meet the requirements, so how can I apply?
Nonhlanhla Ngomane
I’m also interested in the learnership ,I’m a self motivated person ,hard working and driven
Bukelwa
I am interested in Studying Nursing .
Nombulelo promise mthavini
Dear: Sir/Madam
Am Interested please tell procedure.