The Limpopo Department of Health invites prospective students to apply for the Limpopo College of Nursing Student Nurse Training Intake for the 2027 academic year.
Two programmes are available: the three-year Diploma in Nursing: General (R.171) and the one-year Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing (R.169). Each programme has its own application form, district reference numbers and closing date. Pasted markdown
R.169 Auxiliary Nursing Application Closing Date: 31 October 2026
R.171 Diploma in Nursing Application Closing Date: 30 November 2026
Study Location: Limpopo College of Nursing, Limpopo Province, South Africa
Application Method: Online
Administration Fee: R150
The programmes are available across all five Limpopo districts: Capricorn, Mopani, Sekhukhune, Vhembe and Waterberg. Pasted markdown
1. Diploma in Nursing: General R.171 – 2027 Intake
The Diploma in Nursing: General is a three-year nursing programme offered in accordance with Government Notice R.171.
Programme Duration: 3 years
Departmental Circular: No. 67 of 2026
Department Reference: S5/05/27
Closing Date: 30 November 2026 Pasted markdown
R.171 Application Documents
Applicants should download and complete the official application documentation before applying.
Download the R.171 Application Form and Rating Scale
Download the R.171 Revised Prospectus
Enrolled Nurses employed by the Department who are applying through Recognition of Prior Learning must also complete the applicable RPL form. Pasted markdown
Download the Limpopo College of Nursing RPL Application Form
How to Apply for R.171 Diploma in Nursing
Applicants must apply through the online application link allocated to their district. Pasted markdown
Capricorn District
Reference: LDH/10/006
Click here to apply for Limpopo College of Nursing R.171 – Capricorn District
Mopani District
Reference: LDH/10/007
Click here to apply for Limpopo College of Nursing R.171 – Mopani District
Sekhukhune District
Reference: LDH/10/008
Click here to apply for Limpopo College of Nursing R.171 – Sekhukhune District
Vhembe District
Reference: LDH/10/009
Click here to apply for Limpopo College of Nursing R.171 – Vhembe District
Waterberg District
Reference: LDH/10/0010
Click here to apply for Limpopo College of Nursing R.171 – Waterberg District
The district references and application links are listed in the official application information. Pasted markdown
2. Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing R.169 – 2027 Intake
The second programme is the Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing, offered under Government Notice R.169.
Programme Duration: 1 year
Departmental Circular: No. 66 of 2026
Department Reference: S5/01/27
Closing Date: 31 October 2026 Pasted markdown
Applicants should note that the R.169 programme is separate from the R.171 Diploma and uses different application documentation and district reference numbers.
R.169 Application Documents
Applicants should download the official application form, rating scale and prospectus before completing the online application.
Download the R.169 Application Form and Rating Scale
Download the R.169 Revised Prospectus
The Department instructs applicants to complete these documents and upload them through the relevant district application link. Pasted markdown
How to Apply for R.169 Auxiliary Nursing
Capricorn District
Reference: LDH/10/001
Click here to apply for Limpopo College of Nursing R.169 – Capricorn District
Mopani District
Reference: LDH/10/002
Click here to apply for Limpopo College of Nursing R.169 – Mopani District
Sekhukhune District
Reference: LDH/10/003
Click here to apply for Limpopo College of Nursing R.169 – Sekhukhune District
Vhembe District
Reference: LDH/10/004
Click here to apply for Limpopo College of Nursing R.169 – Vhembe District
Waterberg District
Reference: LDH/10/005
Click here to apply for Limpopo College of Nursing R.169 – Waterberg District
The source notes that the URLs contain “2026” in the position name even though they are the links supplied for the 2027 academic-year intake. Pasted markdown
Documents Required
Applicants for both programmes must submit:
- The appropriate application form.
- The appropriate rating scale.
- Certified copies of educational qualifications, including Matric / National Senior Certificate.
- Proof of residence.
- Identity Document.
Applicants for the R.171 programme who are Enrolled Nurses employed by the Department may additionally need the applicable RPL form. Pasted markdown
Application Fee
Both 2027 nursing intakes specify a non-refundable administration fee of R150.
Applicants should use the banking details contained in the relevant official prospectus and attach proof of payment to their application. Pasted markdown
Applicants should follow only the official payment instructions and avoid paying individuals who claim they can guarantee admission.
Important Closing Dates
Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing R.169: 31 October 2026
Diploma in Nursing: General R.171: 30 November 2026
Applicants should take care not to use the November closing date for the R.169 Auxiliary Nursing programme. Pasted markdown
What Happens After Applying?
The Limpopo College of Nursing reserves the right to select or not select applicants.
Correspondence will be limited to selected candidates. Applicants who have not received feedback by the end of February 2027 should consider their applications unsuccessful. Pasted markdown
Enquiries
For enquiries, contact the Limpopo College of Nursing Student Affairs Offices.
Telephone: 015 291 1120 during office hours. Pasted markdown