Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic invites all eligible candidates to apply for enrollment as student teachers. The institution is now accepting applications for the Teacher Education August 2025 Intake.
Below are the 3-year diploma courses being offered along with their entry requirements:
Diploma in Education Primary:
Early Childhood Development (ECD)
Junior Education (Genera)
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:
- At least 5 ‘O' Level passes with grade C or better including English Language and Mathematics. A pass in Science is an added advantage.
- The Polytechnic offers six indigenous languages, namely: Sesotho, Tshivenda, Tjikalanga, IsiNdebele, Shangani, and ChisBiona as part of the Diploma in Education Primary course. Applicants must indicate their first language/mother tongue.
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Diploma in Education Secondary Sciences Course
- 5 ‘O' Level passes with grade C or better including English Language, Science, and Mathematics to train as Mathematics, Science, Geography, or Agriculture teacher.
Applicants may choose to specialise in any one of the following subjects:
- Mathematics
- Pure Science
- Agriculture
- Geography
- The applicant must have a pass in the subject they wish to specialise in.
For Pure Science specialisation, the applicant should have any one of the listed ‘O' Level Pure Science subjects/combinations:
- Physical Science
- Extended Science
- Combined Science
- Physical Biology or Chemistry and Biology
- Integrated Science
- NB: For the Secondary Sciences course, a pass at ‘A' Level in the specialisation subject is an added advantage.
How to apply at Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic
There are two ways to apply at the Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic.
Manual/ Physical Application:
Applicants can submit their applications in person, or send their application by courier along with certified photocopies of the following documents:
- Birth Certificate
- National ID
- Academic Certificates
- Proof of payment of the processing fee
Online Application:
To be considered, applicants must call any of the staff members listed at the bottom of the post. They must have the required documents ready when making the call.
Payment Deatails
A non-refundable processing fee of USD 15.00 must be deposited into one of the following accounts:
- CBZ Bank – Account Number: 6496 0956 480 069, Gwanda Branch
- AFC Bank – Account Number: 100 000 365 801, Gwanda Branch
Important: Ensure that your name (not the parent's or guardian's name), ID number, and the course area you are applying for are written on the banking slip.
Deadlines
The closing date for applications is unavailable but in 2024 the deadline was 28 . Interested candidates can check with the Polytechnic to confirm this year's closing date.
Contact Details
Address: Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic
P. Bag 5832
Gwanda
Telephone: 028428 22315 / 22290
Email: [email protected]
Cell: Mr Chirume 0775177364/0719177364, Mr Sibanda 0773 393 819/0712919714, Mrs Songo 0772382722, Mr Mpofu 0772453205
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