Nursing learnerships · Part of the R149 toolkit
Nursing learnerships: requirements and how to apply.
Nursing training is offered through provincial health departments, nursing colleges and private hospital groups. Requirements are stricter than most learnerships, so prepare carefully.
- Where nursing intakes are advertised
- Typical subject requirements
- CV focus for care roles
- Interview preparation prompts
Where to look
Provincial Department of Health websites and official nursing colleges, and the careers pages of large private hospital groups. Intakes are usually announced months before training starts.
Typical requirements
- Matric with specific subjects (often English, Life Sciences and Maths or Maths Literacy)
- South African ID
- Sometimes a medical check
- CV and supporting documents as the advert lists
CV tips
Show caring experience: looking after family members, volunteering at clinics or old-age homes, first-aid courses. Keep it truthful and specific.