If you dream of becoming a nurse in South Africa, the Free State Department of Health is offering accredited nursing programmes at several campuses. These opportunities are open for aspiring nursing professionals to enroll in Higher Certificate in Nursing, Diploma in Nursing, and Advanced Diploma in Midwifery programmes across various campuses in the province.
Programmes Offered:
The following nursing education institutions (NEIs) are fully accredited and currently accepting applications:
1. Free State School of Nursing – Main Campus
- Contact: Dr MA Mofokeng
- Tel: 051 403 9873 / 9831
- Offers general nursing programmes. Contact the campus for full details.
2. Northern Campus – S1284
- Principal: Ms MMJ Mokhomo
- Email: mokhomoM@fshealth.gov.za
- Tel: 057 396 3710
- Programmes Offered:
- Diploma in Nursing – 1 intake/year – 65 students
- Advanced Diploma in Midwifery – 1 intake/year – 30 students
3. Boitumelo Sub-Campus – S2025
- Principal: Ms HV Fransman
- Email: fransmanvv@fshealth.gov.za
- Tel: 057 396 6240
- Programmes Offered:
- Higher Certificate in Nursing – 1 intake/year – 30 students
4. Eastern Campus – S1343
- Principal: Ms LM Mamabolo
- Email: setatiM@fshealth.gov.za
- Tel: 058 718 3261
- Programmes Offered:
- Diploma in Nursing – 1 intake/year – 45 students
- Higher Certificate in Nursing – 1 intake/year – 30 students
- Advanced Diploma in Midwifery – 1 intake/year – 30 students
5. Southern Campus – S301
- Principal: Dr EC van Dyk
- Email: vandyke@fshealth.gov.za
- Tel: 051 403 9886 / 067 429 0943
- Programmes Offered:
- Diploma in Nursing – 1 intake/year – 60 students
- Advanced Diploma in Midwifery – 1 intake/year – 30 students
6. Pelonomi Sub-Campus – S1416
- Principal: Ms MC Mofahla
- Email: MofahlaMC@fshealth.gov.za
- Tel: 051 403 9812
- Programmes Offered:
- Higher Certificate in Nursing – 1 intake/year – 30 students
7. Dr JS Moroka Sub-Campus – S229
- Principal: Ms NM Motseke
- Email: Motsekenm@fshealth.gov.za
- Tel: 051 873 9800
- Programmes Offered:
- Higher Certificate in Nursing – 1 intake/year – 30 students
8. South African Military Health Services – S496
- Principal: Col A Coetzee
- Tel: 051 402 2469
- Programmes Offered:
- Higher Certificate in Nursing – 1 intake/year – 20 students
Why Choose a Public Nursing College in the Free State?
- Accredited by the South African Nursing Council (SANC)
- Affordable and accessible training for professional registration
- Opportunities to specialize in general nursing or midwifery
- Taught by experienced professionals at state-of-the-art facilities
How to Apply
Contact the relevant campus directly for application forms, entry requirements, and closing dates. Be sure to prepare your Grade 12 results, ID copy, and any other supporting documents in advance.
Final Reminder
If you’re passionate about healthcare and helping others, now is the time to apply. These programmes are limited in space and highly competitive, so don’t delay your application.