Tvet Colleges Under Government

Tvet Colleges Under Government

Impact of Government Involvement in TVET Colleges: Enhancing Skill Acquisition:

There are fifty(50) registered and accredited TVET Colleges under government in South Africa which operate on around 364 campuses spread across the rural and urban areas of the country. Public TVET Colleges are established and operated under the authority of the Continuing Education and Training Act 16 of 2006 and resort under the Department of Higher Education and Training.

TVET Colleges provide students with practical and other skills that prepare them for a variety of occupations. Colleges create close partnerships with essential players in industry and commerce to guarantee that their courses are responsive to labour market needs. TVET Colleges teach entrepreneurial skills that can be used in a range of businesses, including catering, construction, computer technology, tourism, and hairdressing.

Government-run Tvet colleges are educational institutions directly managed and funded by governmental agencies or departments responsible for education and skills development. These institutions, managed and funded by governmental bodies, focus on providing practical skills and knowledge necessary for various industries.

Tvet Colleges Under Government Online Application Dates For 2025

Right from 1 April, the applications for Tvet Colleges are opening the application for the academic year and will be closing on 30 November for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Therefore, all those who want to apply for TVET College Online should do so before the application deadline.

Courses offered at TVET Colleges Under The Government

Below are the courses and programmes offered at Tvet College under the government:

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
Education and Development
Finance, Economics, and Accounting
Information Technology and Computer Practice
Mechatronics
Office AdministrationTourism
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
Mechatronics
Motor Mechanic

Application Requirements For Tvet Colleges Under The Government

All qualified applicants wanting to study at the College must make sure they have the following available before attempting to apply:

A certified copy of your ID
Latest school results
Proof of Residence
Valid Email Address

Foreign students

Certified copies of passport
SAQA-approved foreign qualifications
Proof of medical insurance or cover
Valid study permit

How To Apply for Tvet Colleges Under the Government

Follow the below steps to apply for admission at Tvet Colleges under the government:

All new applicants must complete the Placement Screening Test before applying. We will not process applications without doing a placement screening test first.
You can apply online by visiting the College Online Application portal
Applicants can also visit the school to book an online application session.
Applicants can apply for NSFAS Funding or can search for other available bursaries.
You can use either your smartphone, tablet, or computer to apply online via the student i-Enabler, using your PIN and student number to log on
Applicants should apply for admission for the current level and the next level of your application
Make sure you upload all the required documents and pay the necessary fees.

Tvet Colleges Under Government

Below is a list of Tvet College in South Africa that opperates under the government:

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

Western Cape

Boland TVET College
College of Cape Town
False Bay College
Northlink TVET College
South Cape TVET College
West Coast TVET College

Eastern Cape

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

Flavius Mareka TVET College
Goldfields TVET College
Maluti TVET College
Motheo 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

Mpumalanga

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

Tvet Colleges Contact Information

Visit: 123 Francis Baard Street, Pretoria, South Africa
Private Bag X174, Pretoria, 0001
Contact Details: 0800 87 2222/+ 27 12 312 5911
Email: callcentre@dhet.gov.za

Whether you aspire to become a skilled tradesperson, a healthcare professional, or a creative artist, TVET colleges can shape your future and set you on a path towards success. For more enquiries, visit Tvets Colleges for more details.

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