Applications for the Limpopo College of Nursing 2027 academic year are open for applicants interested in two nursing training programmes offered through the Limpopo Department of Health.
The 2027 intake includes the three-year Diploma in Nursing: General (R.171) and the one-year Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing (R.169).
Applicants should pay close attention to the fact that the two programmes have different application forms, prospectuses, district reference numbers, online application routes and closing dates.
According to the supplied 2027 intake information, applications are submitted online and are available across Limpopo’s five districts: Capricorn, Mopani, Sekhukhune, Vhembe and Waterberg.
The R.169 Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing closes on 31 October 2026, while the R.171 Diploma in Nursing closes on 30 November 2026.
Quick Summary
| Detail | R.171 Diploma | R.169 Higher Certificate |
|---|---|---|
| Programme | Diploma in Nursing: General | Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing |
| Duration | 3 years | 1 year |
| Regulation | R.171 | R.169 |
| 2027 Circular | Circular 67 of 2026 | Circular 66 of 2026 |
| Closing date | 30 November 2026 | 31 October 2026 |
| Application method | Online | Online |
| Districts | 5 Limpopo districts | 5 Limpopo districts |
| Administration fee | R150 | R150 |
Limpopo College of Nursing 2027 Applications: What You Need to Know
The Limpopo Department of Health’s 2027 nursing intake covers two separate programmes.
This distinction is important because applicants cannot simply use one application route for both programmes.
Each programme has its own:
- Application form
- Rating scale
- Prospectus
- Departmental circular
- District reference numbers
- Online application links
- Closing date
Applicants should therefore select the programme they intend to apply for and use the corresponding documentation and application route.
1. Diploma in Nursing: General R.171
The Diploma in Nursing: General is a three-year programme offered under Government Notice R.171 of 8 March 2013.
The 2027 intake is advertised under Departmental Circular No. 67 of 2026, with Department reference S5/05/27, according to the supplied information.
The application closing date is:
30 November 2026
Applicants are expected to download and complete the relevant application documentation before proceeding with the online application.
R.171 Application Documents
The supplied information lists the following programme documents:
- R.171 application form and rating scale
- R.171 revised prospectus
- RPL application form where applicable
Enrolled Nurses employed by the Department who are applying as study-leave candidates through the applicable Recognition of Prior Learning route must also complete the relevant RPL form.
R.171 District Application Routes
The Diploma application process is divided according to the five Limpopo districts.
| District | Reference |
|---|---|
| Capricorn | LDH/10/006 |
| Mopani | LDH/10/007 |
| Sekhukhune | LDH/10/008 |
| Vhembe | LDH/10/009 |
| Waterberg | LDH/10/0010 |
Applicants should use the application route corresponding to the district in which they are applying.
How to Apply for R.171 Diploma in Nursing
Applicants must apply using the online link for the district in which they are applying. The Department provides five separate application routes. Pasted markdown
Capricorn District – Reference: LDH/10/006
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Mopani District – Reference: LDH/10/007
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Sekhukhune District – Reference: LDH/10/008
Click here to apply for R.171 Diploma in Nursing – Sekhukhune District
Vhembe District – Reference: LDH/10/009
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Waterberg District – Reference: LDH/10/0010
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Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing R.169
The second programme is the Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing, offered under Government Notice R.169 of 8 March 2013.
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The programme runs for one year and is advertised under Departmental Circular No. 66 of 2026, Department reference S5/01/27. Pasted markdown
Applicants must use the documents specifically provided for the R.169 programme.
Download the R.169 Limpopo College of Nursing Rating Scale and Application Form
Download the R.169 Revised Prospectus Pasted markdown
2. Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing R.169
The second programme is the Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing, which runs for one year.
It is offered under Government Notice R.169 of 8 March 2013.
The 2027 intake is advertised under Departmental Circular No. 66 of 2026, with Department reference S5/01/27, according to the supplied information.
R.169 Closing Date
31 October 2026
This is earlier than the closing date for the R.171 Diploma.
Applicants interested in the Higher Certificate should therefore not wait for the November deadline associated with the Diploma programme.
R.169 Application Documents
Applicants should use the documentation specifically provided for the R.169 programme, including:
- R.169 application form and rating scale
- R.169 revised prospectus
R.169 District Application Routes
The supplied application information lists the following district references:
| District | Reference |
|---|---|
| Capricorn | LDH/10/001 |
| Mopani | LDH/10/002 |
| Sekhukhune | LDH/10/003 |
| Vhembe | LDH/10/004 |
| Waterberg | LDH/10/005 |
Applicants should select the application route that corresponds with their chosen district.
How to Apply for R.169 Auxiliary Nursing
Applicants must select the appropriate application link for their district.
Capricorn District – Reference: LDH/10/001
Click here to apply for R.169 Auxiliary Nursing – Capricorn District
Mopani District – Reference: LDH/10/002
Click here to apply for R.169 Auxiliary Nursing – Mopani District
Sekhukhune District – Reference: LDH/10/003
Click here to apply for R.169 Auxiliary Nursing – Sekhukhune District
Vhembe District – Reference: LDH/10/004
Click here to apply for R.169 Auxiliary Nursing – Vhembe District
Waterberg District – Reference: LDH/10/005
Click here to apply for R.169 Auxiliary Nursing – Waterberg District
Documents Required for the 2027 Nursing Intake
According to the supplied information, applicants for the two programmes must submit the relevant application documentation together with supporting documents.
These include:
- The appropriate application form
- The appropriate rating scale
- Certified copies of educational qualifications, including the Matric or National Senior Certificate
- Proof of residence
- Identity document
Applicants applying through the R.171 RPL route as qualifying Enrolled Nurses employed by the Department must also submit the required RPL documentation.
Read the Correct Prospectus
Applicants should use the 2027 prospectus for the programme they are applying for when checking admission and subject requirements.
This is important because requirements can differ between nursing intakes and programmes. Applicants should not rely solely on requirements published for previous years.
Limpopo College of Nursing Application Fee
The supplied 2027 advertisements specify a non-refundable administration fee of R150 for each programme.
Applicants should consult the relevant programme prospectus for the applicable banking information and instructions on attaching proof of payment.
The supplied information also states that no payment is required for registration to be trained as a nurse. Applicants should therefore distinguish between the stated administration fee and any other claims about nursing-training payments.
2027 Nursing Application Closing Dates
There are two different deadlines for the Limpopo College of Nursing 2027 intake.
Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing R.169
Closing date: 31 October 2026
Diploma in Nursing: General R.171
Closing date: 30 November 2026
The earlier deadline applies to the R.169 programme. Applicants interested in Auxiliary Nursing should not assume that the November deadline for the Diploma also applies to their application.
What Happens After Applying?
The supplied information states that the Limpopo College of Nursing reserves the right to select or not select applicants.
Correspondence will be entered into with selected candidates only.
Applicants who have not received communication from the College by the end of February 2027 should consider their applications unsuccessful, according to the supplied intake information.
Applicants should keep their contact details accurate and monitor the communication channels they provide during the application process.
Limpopo College of Nursing Enquiries
Applicants who require further information can contact the Limpopo College of Nursing Student Affairs Offices.
Telephone: 015 291 1120
The supplied information indicates that enquiries can be made during office hours.
Important: Check Which Programme You Are Applying For
One of the most important points for applicants is that R.169 and R.171 are separate applications.
Before submitting an application, check that you are using:
- The correct programme application form.
- The correct rating scale.
- The correct prospectus.
- The correct district reference number.
- The correct online application route.
- The correct closing date.
- The required supporting documents.
The supplied information also notes that some application URLs contain the wording “2026”, even though they are provided for the 2027 academic-year intake. Applicants should follow the application links associated with the relevant 2027 circular rather than assuming the year appearing in a URL determines the intake.
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Final Reminder for Applicants
Limpopo College of Nursing’s reported 2027 intake provides two different nursing-training routes: the three-year R.171 Diploma in Nursing: General and the one-year R.169 Higher Certificate in Auxiliary Nursing.
The deadlines are not the same.
If you are applying for the R.169 Higher Certificate, the supplied closing date is 31 October 2026.
If you are applying for the R.171 Diploma, the supplied closing date is 30 November 2026.
Applicants should carefully read the relevant 2027 prospectus, prepare the required supporting documents and use the application route for their selected programme and district.
Important: The information in this article is based on the 2027 intake material supplied for publication. A targeted search for an accessible official Limpopo Department of Health webpage for Circulars 66 and 67 of 2026 did not return a result, so applicants should verify the latest official departmental documents and application instructions before submitting or paying any application fee.
Official Source
Primary authority: Limpopo Department of Health / Limpopo College of Nursing 2027 intake information.
A targeted web search for the relevant 2026 departmental circulars and official 2027 Limpopo College of Nursing application page did not return an accessible official result, so the programme details above are based on the source material supplied by the user and have not been independently verified against the Department’s live website.
Last Checked Date
30 September 2026
Author/Updated Information
Written by: Mbalizuke Nkosi
Published: 30 September 2026
Updated: 30 September 2026
Information checked: 30 September 2026
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