SA Colleges
SA Colleges
Colleges in South Africa have a long history, dating back to the late nineteenth century when the first technical and vocational schools were formed to address the demand for skilled labour during the Industrial Revolution. These colleges intended to provide students with practical skills, to promote economic progress, and to solve societal needs.
SA Colleges’ aim and scope have evolved throughout time, including a diverse variety of topics other than technical ones. South African colleges play a significant role in defining the country’s educational environment. These institutions have grown over time, providing a wide range of educational demands and making substantial contributions to the development of talented persons in a variety of fields.
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SA Colleges Admission Requirement
Academic requirements differ based on the degree of education you want to pursue in South Africa. However, the general admission requirements for colleges in South Africa are listed below;
- Bachelor Degree
A National Senior Certificate is required for admission to the Bachelor’s degree program (NSC). The Matriculation Board on behalf of HESA issues a certificate of exemption from the matriculation endorsement requirement, or a university of technology issues a conditional admission certificate.
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration
A Bachelor’s degree or honours degree in the relevant discipline, as well as outstanding academic achievements, are the minimum entry requirements for the Master’s degree.
- Doctorate Degree
A Master’s degree or an equivalent degree from a professional institution is the minimum entry criterion for the Doctorate Degree.
Required Documents To Apply To SA Colleges
To apply for admissions to study at a college in SA, the folloeing documents are required;
- Birth Certificate/Identity Document (Proof of application for new ID/Passport)
- Certificates/Qualifications
- Recent Academic results
- Municipal billing document/other account statements (not older than 3 months)
- A valid study permit (Foreign national students)
- The South African Qualification Authority’s (SAQA) Evaluation Certificate (foreign qualifications).
How to apply For SA Colleges
Application for TVET Colleges in Gauteng must be done online on the official website of the TVET College you wish to attend. TVET Applications involve simple steps. Follow the guidelines below to apply for Gauteng TVET College;
Step 1: Get your application form the college of your choice
All new applications are online on the college’s official website by visiting the college’s official website.
Step 2: Complete your application form in full
Provide the required information to complete the spaces on the form. Ensure you provide a valid e-mail, ID and cell phone number. Your ID, e-mail and cell phone are used to authenticate you.
Step 3: Attach all supporting documents.
All applicants starting a new qualification are required to upload the following certified documents:
- Birth Certificate/Identity Document (Proof of application for new ID/Passport)
- Certificates/Qualifications
- Recent Academic results
- Municipal billing document/other account statements (not older than 3 months)
- A valid study permit (Foreign national students)
- The South African Qualification Authority’s (SAQA) Evaluation Certificate (foreign qualifications).
Step 4: Submit your application
A confirmation email will be sent to you with all the application information
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SA Colleges
There are about fifty (50) registered public colleges in South Africa and 300 registered private colleges in South Africa. These colleges provide students with an education that prepares them for employment. Therefore, the Colleges in SA are provided below;
- Buffalo City TVET College
- Eastcape Midlands TVET College
- Ikhala TVET College
- Ingwe TVET College
- King Hintsa TVET College
- King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
- Lovedale TVET College
- Port Elizabeth TVET College
- Flavius Mareka TVET College
- Goldfields TVET College
- Maluti TVET College
- Motheo TVET College
- Central Johannesburg TVET College
- Ekurhuleni East TVET College
- Ekurhuleni West TVET College
- Sedibeng TVET College
- South West Gauteng TVET College
- Tshwane North TVET College
- Tshwane South TVET College
- Western TVET College
- Elangeni TVET College
- Esayidi TVET College
- Majuba TVET College
- Mnambithi TVET College
- Mthashana TVET College
- Thekwini TVET College
- Umfolozi TVET College
- Umgungundlovu TVET College
- Capricorn TVET College
- Lephalale TVET College
- Letaba TVET College
- Mopani South East TVET College
- Sekhukhune TVET College
- Vhembe TVET College
- Waterberg TVET College
- Ehlanzeni TVET College
- Gert Sibande TVET College
- Nkangala TVET College
- Northern Cape Urban TVET College
- Northern Cape Rural TVET College
- Orbit TVET College
- Taletso TVET College
- Vuselela TVET College
- Boland TVET College
- College of Cape Town
- False Bay TVET College
- Northlink TVET College
- South Cape TVET College
- West Coast TVET College
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Contact Details
Visit Us
123 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, South Africa
Contact Details
0800 87 2222 | callcentre@dhet.gov.za
We’re Open
Monday: 08h00 – 16h00
Tuesday: 08h00 – 16h00
Wednesday: 08h00 – 16h00
Thursday: 08h00 – 16h00
Friday: 08h00 – 13h00
Closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holidays
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