Government TVET Colleges

Government TVET Colleges

Government TVET colleges are government-established public institutions that provide technical and vocational education and training to persons seeking practical skills and knowledge. These institutions provide a wide range of programmes, including courses in engineering, healthcare, agriculture, hospitality, information technology, and other sectors.

Unlike traditional universities, TVET institutions place an emphasis on hands-on training and real-world application of skills, ensuring graduates are work-ready and flexible to the labour market’s changing demands.

Government TVET Colleges

The Government TVET Colleges are government-financed educational institutions that provide specialised vocational and technical training programmes to prepare students for certain industries and jobs. These institutions differ from typical academic universities in that they place a strong emphasis on hands-on training, practical learning, and real-world experience. TVET colleges’ principal goal is to bridge the gap between formal education and the requirements of the labour market by creating skilled and job-ready graduates. Below is a comprehensive list of Government TVET Colleges in South Africa;

Boland TVET College

Buffalo City TVET College

Capricorn TVET College

Central Johannesburg TVET College

Coastal TVET College Social

College of Cape Town for TVET

Eastcape Midlands TVET College

Ehlanzeni TVET College

Ekurhuleni East TVET College

Ekurhuleni West TVET College

Elangeni TVET College

Esayidi TVET College

False Bay TVET College

Flavius Mareka TVET College

Gert Sibande TVET College

Goldfields TVET College

Ikhala TVET College

Ingwe TVET College

King Hintsa TVET College

King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College

Lephalale TVET College

Letaba TVET College

Lovedale TVET College

Majuba TVET College

Maluti TVET College

Mnambithi TVET College

Mopani South TVET College

Motheo TVET College

Mthashana TVET College

Nkangala TVET College

Northern Cape Rural TVET College

Northern Cape Urban TVET College

Northlink TVET College

Orbit TVET College

Port Elizabeth TVET College

Sedibeng TVET College

Sekhukhune TVET College

South Cape TVET College

South West Gauteng TVET College

Taletso TVET College

Thekwini TVET College

Tshwane North TVET College

Tshwane South TVET College

Umfolozi TVET College

Umgungundlovu TVET College

Vhembe TVET College

Vuselela TVET College

Waterberg TVET College

West Coast TVET College

Western College for TVET

Programs Offered At Government TVET Colleges

Technical and Vocational Education and Training courses are vocational or occupational by nature meaning that the student receives education and training with a view towards a specific range of jobs, employment or entrepreneurial possibilities. Under certain conditions, some students may qualify for admission to a University of Technology to continue their studies at a higher level in the same field of study as they were studying at the TVET College. Provided below are courses offered at TVET Colleges;

Education and Development
Finance, Economics, and Accounting
Information Technology and Computer Practice
Mechatronics
Office Administration
Tourism
Civil Engineering and Building Construction
Electrical Infrastructure Construction
Engineering and Related Design
Safety In Society
National Skill Fund ( NSF Project )
Automotive Repair and Maintenance
Fitting
Motor Mechanic
Wholesale and Retail Operations
Water and water waste Treatment
Water Reticulation services
End-User computing
General Security Practice
Sports coaching
Accounting Technician
Fibre Processing and Manufacturing ( FP & M SETA)
Furniture Making
Health and Wealth (HWSETA)
Fitting and Turning
Electrical
Automotive
Education Training and Development Practices ( ETDP-SETA)
Early childhood Development
Wholesale and Retail SETA
Wholesale and Retail Operations

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Government TVET Colleges Application Date

Typically, TVET Colleges open their portal for admission from April 1, until November 30, therefore interested individuals must well to visit the official website of the TVET College of their choice to confirm the exact application date since the application dates vary among the government TVET Colleges.

Government TVET Colleges Applications Requirement

TVET Colleges, which are part of the Higher Education system, admit students who have completed Grades 9, 10, 11, or 12 in high school.
TVET College courses are a good option for post-graduates from universities who wish to gain additional practical experience. One of the benefits of attending a TVET college is that it places a high value on student employability by requiring practical training as part of the curriculum (internships and apprenticeships)

Documents Needed To Apply At Tvet Colleges

Before applying to the college, the following documents are required:

3 certified copies of the ID of the Learner
3 certified copies of the ID of the Parent/Legal Guardian
One ID-size photo
Copy Certified of latest school report/Grade 9 or Higher
A unique Email address and cellphone number.

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How To Apply To Government TVET Colleges

Government TVET Colleges applications are done online on the official website of the TVET College of your choice. To apply follow the procedure outlined below;

Identify the TVET College of your choice
Visit the official website of the TVET College
Select the course you most qualify for
Complete the online application form with the required information
Upload certified copies of supporting documents
Make a payment of the application fee (if applicable)
Submit your application before the closing date.

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Contact Details For TVET Colleges

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

For more information visit the TVET Colleges official website

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