There are 50 registered TVET Colleges in South Africa, Most of the TVET Colleges in South Africa are open for the 2024 academic year. The application portal is open to all interested high school graduates who meet the admission requirements to study at a TVET College. TVET College application portal is open to all high school graduates of South Africa and other countries who desire to study in any of the available programs.

TVET Colleges Application Opening Date 2025

The majority of Tvet colleges in South Africa accept applications online. To apply to any of South Africa’s Tvet colleges, applicants must begin their application process between the 1st of April and the 30th of November for the 2025 academic year.

Application dates at Tvet Colleges vary depending on the college to which you apply, the field of study and qualification you choose, and the semester in which you apply. Visit the official website of the college you intend to attend for more information.

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TVET Colleges Applications Requirement For 2025

The admission requirements of TVET colleges vary from college to college, however, the general admission requirements of TVET Colleges are provided here;

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 2025

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.

TVET Colleges Online Application Procedure 2025

TVET Colleges applications are done online on the official website of the preferred College. The online application is straightforward and involves six simple steps;

• Visit the official website of the TVET College of your choice
• Download the online application form
• Complete the online application form with the required information
• Upload certified copies of supporting documents
• Make payment of the application fee(if applicable)
• Submit your completed application for evaluation

READ: TVET Colleges Open For Second Semester 2024

List Of Programs/Courses Offered At TVET Colleges

TVET Colleges offers a diverse range of courses in different fields of study to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge necessary for the industry. Below are some 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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Which TVET Colleges Are Still Open For 2025 Applications

• 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

Free State

• Flavius Mareka TVET College
• Goldfields TVET College
• Maluti TVET College
• Motheo TVET College

Gauteng

• 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

KwaZulu-Natal

• Coastal 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

Limpopo

• 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

• Northern Cape Urban TVET College
• Northern Cape Rural TVET College

North West

• 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 For TVET  Colleges

TVET Colleges That Are Still Open For 2025 Admission

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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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