Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges are key institutions offering hands-on training and career-focused qualifications. They serve students who have completed Grade 9 to Grade 12 and offer National Certificate Vocational (NCV), occupational courses, and short skills programmes. TVET colleges are spread across South Africa to improve access to practical education and skills development.
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Eastern Cape TVET Colleges
- 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
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Free State TVET Colleges
- Flavius Mareka TVET College
- Goldfields TVET College
- Maluti TVET College
- Motheo TVET College
Gauteng TVET Colleges
- 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 TVET Colleges
- 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 TVET Colleges
- Capricorn TVET College
- Lephalale TVET College
- Letaba TVET College
- Mopani South East TVET College
- Sekhukhune TVET College
- Vhembe TVET College
- Waterberg TVET College
Mpumalanga TVET Colleges
- Ehlanzeni TVET College
- Gert Sibande TVET College
- Nkangala TVET College
Northern Cape TVET Colleges
- Northern Cape Urban TVET College
- Northern Cape Rural TVET College
North West TVET Colleges
- Orbit TVET College
- Taletso TVET College
- Vuselela TVET College
Western Cape TVET Colleges
- Boland TVET College
- College of Cape Town
- False Bay TVET College
- Northlink TVET College
- South Cape TVET College
- West Coast TVET College
What This Means for Students
TVET colleges provide a practical and career-oriented alternative to traditional academic pathways. They offer:
- National Certificate Vocational (NCV) courses at various levels.
- Occupational qualifications focusing on hands-on skills.
- Opportunities to enter the workforce or continue higher studies.
- Multiple campuses in rural and urban areas.(dhet.gov.za)
Before applying, check the official college websites or contact their admissions offices for information on course offerings, entry requirements, application deadlines, and fees.