TO: NURSING EDUCATION INSTITUTIONS (NEIS)
ALL STAKEHOLDERS
SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL (SANC) EXAMINATION SCHEDULE – 2025
Attached is the Examination Schedule for 2025.
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. 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. For more information regarding examinations. (See Annexure B).
5. The SANC will only process applications for entry into the South African Nursing Council examination that meet the following requirements:
a) 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.
b) All the required documentation to be included.
c) There is proof of payment of prescribed examination fees into the SANC bank account.
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. No examination results will be given out telephonically by the office of the SANC. However, candidates will receive results via text messages (SMS).
NB: 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
SOUTH AFRICAN NURSING COUNCIL
DATE: _____________________________
ANNEXURE: A
• The following examinations will be held during the year 2025, should there be sufficient candidates registered; and
• There are approved examination centres in each of the nine (9) provinces of South Africa.
Admission Examination for Foreign applicants leading to registration as a Midwife. (Regulation No.R.1497 of 22 November 2019).
Table: 1
Date Time Closing Date
14 March 2025 09:00 – 12:00 07 December 2024
11 July 2025 09:00 – 12:00 07 April 2025
07 November 2025 09:00 – 12:00 07 August 2025
Admission examination for foreign applicants leading to registration as a General Nurse (Regulations No.R.171 of 08 March 2013).
Table: 2
Date Time Closing Date
14 March 2025 09:00 – 12:00 07 December 2024
11 July 2025 09:00 – 12:00 07 April 2025
07 November 2025 09:00 – 12:00 07 August 2025
Admission Examination for Foreign Applicants leading to Enrolment as a Nurse
Table: 3
Date Time Closing Date
14 March 2025 09:00 – 12:00 07 December 2024
11 July 2025 09:00 – 12:00 07 April 2025
07 November 2025 09:00 – 12:00 07 August 2025
Admission Examination for foreign applicants leading to registration as an Auxiliary Nurse. (Regulations No. R.169 of 08 March 2013).
Table: 4
Date Time Closing Date
14 March 2025 09:00 – 12:00 07 December 2024
11 July 2025 09:00 – 12:00 07 April 2025
07 November 2025 09:00 – 12:00 07 August 2025
ANNEXURE B
For further information, please contact the Assessment Section, South African Nursing Council.
Professional Advisor:
Ms G Ndlovu : Telephone 012 420 1078/[email protected]
Administrative Officers:
Ms M Motshweni : Telephone 012 420 1079/[email protected]
Ms L Latakgomo : Telephone 012 426 9501/[email protected]
Manager: Assessment Section
Ms E Magagula : Telephone 012 426 9596/[email protected]
Fax: : 012 343 5400
Address: : Private Bag X132, Pretoria, 0001
E-mail: : [email protected]
Admission Examinations for Foreign Applications 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
International Fax : +2712 426 9516
Address : Private Bag X132, Pretoria, 0001
Republic of South Africa
E-mail : [email protected]
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