CIRCULAR 12/2023

TO:                       NATIONAL DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

                              PROVINCIAL DEPARTMENTS OF HEALTH

                              NURSING EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (NEIs)

                              ALL STAKEHOLDERS

SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL (SANC) EXAMINATION SCHEDULE – 2024

Attached is the Examination Schedule for 2024

Kindly take note of the following requirements applicable to the SANC examinations:

1. The closing date for the examination applications should be strictly adhered to as neither exceptions nor allowances will be made to extend the provided dates (See Annexure A).

2. Only registered learners will be eligible for an examination: The Head of the Nursing Education Institution (NEI) must ensure that all learners are registered with the SANC within the prescribed period. Foreign applicants apply as individuals but will have to adhere to the prescribed period.

3. Candidates will not be registered for an examination with only an identity number. It must be noted that the SANC reference numbers are needed in all cases.

4. The NEI is required to verify if learners are registered for the appropriate course prior registering those learners for an examination. This verification must be  done through the SANCs Registration Section (See Annexure B).

5. The SANC will only process applications for entry into the South African Nursing Council examination that meet the following requirements:

1. The Examination Application Form is completed in full, accurately and signed by the relevant person/s. The surname and given names must be those appearing in the identity document/ passport number.

1. All the required documentation to be included.

1. c) There is proof of payment of prescribed examination fees into the SANC bank account, such payment must be done by the NEI (group payment) and not by learners, except for foreign candidates. Foreign candidates/South Africans with foreign qualifications write the same examination similar to the South African Nurses except for Admission examination for Foreign Applicants leading to Enrolment as a Nurse.

Banking details are as follows:

Name of Bank:                   First National Bank

Account number:             51425166282 (Current Account)

Branch:                                 Corporate Core Banking – Pretoria

Branch code:                      210-554

Reference:                         NEI S-number followed by the type of fee code ‘EXAMFEE’

The correct reference must appear on all deposits to expedite the processing of your payment. The code ‘EXAMFEE’ must only be used for payment in respect of examination fee. This code must not be used for any other types of payment.

Below is an example of an NEI reference that pertains to an examination fee payment as discussed above.

• S-number S12345: S12345EXAMFEE

6. Only those candidates that have been issued an examination timetable/number will be eligible to write the SANC examination.

7. The SANC requests invigilators not to enclose any other documents with the examination package.

8. The SANC reserves the right to cancel an examination reflected on the schedule if there are insufficient candidates for such an examination.

9. The SANC requests the NEIs to inform all their candidates of the outcome of the examination results once published. No examination results will be given out telephonically by the office of the SANC. However, candidates will receive results via text messages (SMS).

                NB:

The Head of the NEI must ensure that payment of fees by their Provincial Department of Health or Head Office is made separately for each NEI and for each specific examination.

Provincial bulk payments without specifications create administrative challenges and cause a delay in processing of the applications.

Examination fees are non-refundable according to Regulations regarding fees and fines payable to the South African Nursing Council (Government Notice No.R.170 of 8 March 2013)

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PROF N. G MTSHALI

REGISTRAR AND CEO

THE SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL

DATE:_____________________________

ANNEXURE: A

• The following examinations will be held during the year 2024, should there be sufficient Candidates registered; and
• There are approved examinations centres in each of the nine (9) provinces of South Africa.

Professional Entrance Examination for Admission to the Nurses’ Register as a Professional Nurse and Midwife

Regulation: R.174 of 08 March 2013

Table: 1

Professional Entrance Examination for Admission to the Nurses’ Register as a Professional Nurse and Midwife

Paper 1 – Comprehensive Nursing care

Paper 2 – Midwifery component

Professional Entrance Examination for Admission to the Nurses’ Register as a Midwife

Regulation: R.1497 of 22 November 2019

Table: 2

Professional Entrance Examination for Admission to the Nurses’ Register as a Midwife

Professional entrance examination for Admission to the Nurses` Register as a General

Nurse Regulations: R.171 of 08 March 2013                          

(It is also written by Foreign Nurses as Admission Examination for registration as a General Nurse)

Table: 3

Professional entrance examination for Admission to the Nurses` Register as a General

Admission Examination for Foreign Applicants for Enrolment as a Nurse

Table: 4

Admission Examination for Foreign Applicants for Enrolment as a Nurse

Professional Entrance Examination for Admission to the Nurses` Register as an Auxiliary Nurse

Regulations: R.169 of 08 March 2013

(Also written by Foreign Nurses as Admission Examination for Enrolment as an Auxiliary Nurse)

Table: 5

Professional Entrance Examination for Admission to the Nurses` Register as an Auxiliary Nurse

ANNEXURE B

For further information, please contact the Assessment Section, South African Nursing Council.

Contact Professional Advisors:

Ms G Ndlovu                      :               Telephone 012 420 1078/ gndlovu@sanc.co.za

Ms M Tshabalala               :               Telephone 012 426 9534/ mtshabalala@sanc.co.za

Manager: Assessment Section

Ms E Magagula                  :               Telephone 012 426 9596/ emagagula@sanc.co.za

Fax:                                        :               012 343-5400

Address:                              :               Private Bag X132, Pretoria, 0001

E-mail:                                  :               exams@sanc.co.za

Admission Examinations for Foreign Application to be held in the Republic of South Africa

For further information, please contact the SANC Foreign Registrations as follows

Contact: Mr S Shezi         :               Professional Advisor

Telephone: National       :               012 420 1040

International                      :               +2712 420 1040

Fax National                       :               012 426 9516

International                      :               +2712 426 9516

Address                                :               Private Bag X132, Pretoria, 0001

Republic of South Africa

E-mail                          :           foreign-applications@sanc.co.za

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