Applications Open for the February 2027 Intake: Diploma in Education (Secondary Sciences)
1 October 2026

Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic invites eligible applicants to enrol as student teachers for a three-year Diploma in Education (Secondary Science) course, to specialise in the subjects listed below. The programme is a semesterised 3-year course.
Intake: February 2027 (Intake 9)
Closing date: 29 January 2027
Specialisation subjects
- Pure Sciences
- Mathematics
- Geography
- Agriculture
- Computer Science
Applicants may choose to specialise in any one subject listed above.
Entry requirements
- At least 5 O Level passes with grade C or better, including English Language, Mathematics and a pass in the area of specialisation.
- For Pure Science specialisation, the applicant should have any one of the listed O Level Pure Science subjects or combinations: Physical Science, Extended Science, Combined Science, Physics and Biology or Chemistry and Biology, Integrated Science.
- For Computer Science specialisation, the applicant should have a pass in Computer Science, Physics or Mathematics.
- NB: A pass at A Level in the specialisation subject is an added advantage.
How to apply
Option 1: Come in person and submit your application with certified photocopies of your Birth Certificate, ID and Academic Certificates, proof of payment of the processing fee, and your phone number. Alternatively, send your application with the required copies to the Polytechnic address through courier services.
Option 2: Phone any of the staff members listed below for your application to be considered over the phone. Have the documents listed in Option 1 in hand as you phone.
Postal address
Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic, P Bag 5832, Gwanda
Tel: (0284 28) 22315
Email: jmnkomopoly@gmail.com
Contacts
- Mr W Madumejah: 0715306409
- Mrs L Songo: 0772382723
- Dr T Hove: 0777857556
- Mr V Ncube: 0772937529
- Mr C K Sibanda: 0773393819
- Mr G Mpofu: 0772453205
- Mrs S Mikazhu: 0773635160
Please note
- A non-refundable processing fee of USD20.00 should be deposited into Joshua Mqabuko Nkomo Polytechnic CBZ Bank Account Number 6496 0956 480 069, Gwanda Branch, or AFC Bank Account 100 000 365 801, Gwanda Branch.
- Your name (not your parent's or guardian's name), ID number and the course area you are applying for should be clearly written on your banking slip.
The full poster is attached to this article. It also has a QR code for applying.
Attachment2027 INTAKE 9 Secondary Sciences Advert.pdf1.2 MB Open 2027 INTAKE 9 Secondary Sciences Advert.pdf in a new tab Download 2027 INTAKE 9 Secondary Sciences Advert.pdf