Where to Study

False Bay TVET College offers vocational, occupational and skills training programmes that provide students with scarce and critical skills and practical experience in fields that present good prospects of employment.

All College programmes are accredited nationally.

The College offers alternative modes of teaching and training, including part-time classes and distance learning options.

False Bay TVET College, a leader in the public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Colleges sector has been rated as one of the top performing TVET Colleges in South Africa.

College of Cape Town TVET college strives to equip their students with the qualifications and skills to start successful careers. They provide well-equipped workshops, lecture rooms, computer rooms, studios for practical work and well-equipped media centres.

Three residences are located near the City, Crawford and Thornton Campuses. In addition to offering a variety of courses, they also provide their students with Open Learning Centres. College of Cape Town cares about the well-being of their students and therefore provides Student Support Services.

They assist their students with applying for NSFAS which provides financial relief for low income households. 

Students can find the College of Cape Town online application 2024 and 2025 on their website, as well as all College of Cape Town courses.

Gert Sibande TVET College was established in 2002 as a result of the merging of the Technical Colleges of Ermelo, Evander and Standerton. It has since expanded and has six campuses.

The College currently offers both National Certificate Vocational (NCV) and NATED programmes, with the different campuses offering a different mix of the programmes. Gert Sibande TVET College also has a Skills Academy and a Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator, and through all this, the College strives to be a leading college brand in South Africa.

Elangeni TVET College aims to be a self-reliant Further Education and Training College that provides meaningful Education and Training. They offer a variety of courses at their eight campuses. Student support services includes financial assistance, academic support, learnerships and cultural activities.

Will NSFAS Cover Elangeni TVET College Courses?

NSFAS provides financial relief to low income households. All students are encouraged to apply for NSFAS funding.

Central Johannesburg TVET College's mission is to lead their students to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities that contributes to economic development, through responsive education and training interventions. Their vision is to become a public TVET College of choice.

They offer a variety of courses at their six campuses. They urge all their students to apply for NSFAS as it will provide financial relief on households. If looking to study a Nated or NC(V) course then this university is for you.

Port Elizabeth TVET College's mission is to empower their students with quality, market related skills, in order to contribute to the socio economic development of the country. They offer a wide variety of courses to their learners as well as online courses at certain campuses. Along with being concerned about the academic progress of their students, they are also concerned about their mental well-being.

Counselling is made available to all students at all campuses. Student residence is available to deserving students who comply with the admission requirements. 

Port Elizabeth TVET College provides bursary support to their learners. All learners are encouraged to make use of this bursary support as it provides financial relief to low income households.

Lovedale TVET College strives to be a well capacitated, accessible, credible and self-sustaining TVET College, with flexible and dynamic programmes which are responsive to the needs of their community. They offer a variety of courses as well as assistance with applying for NSFAS funding, which provides a financial relief to low income households. All students are welcome to apply for NSFAS.

King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College aims to produce labour market ready graduates. Their mission is to provide quality teaching and learning. They offer both full-time and part-time programmes. King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College encourages and assists their students when applying for bursaries especially NSFAS funding.

King Hintsa TVET College aims to be responsive to the social and economic needs of their communities. Their mission is to equip their students with the essential skills to contribute to the development of rural communities. They offer a variety of courses and learnerships to their students. King Hintsa TVET College has five campuses including hostels. Assistance is provided to students when applying for bursaries. All students are encouraged to apply for these bursaries as well as NSFAS funding.

Ingwe TVET College offers a variety of courses and also offers learnerships to their students. They have five campuses, each only offering certain courses. Bursary applications are available to all students from low income households. All students are encouraged to apply for these bursaries as well as NSFAS funding. Ingwe TVET College provides assistance with applying for these bursaries.

Ikhala TVET College offers a variety of courses as well as work integrated learning. As part of the work integrated learning they assist their students in gaining placements for internships, learnerships or apprenticeships. Student support services are available to all students at all campuses. Ikhala TVET College encourages their students to apply for NSFAS funding as it provides financial relief to low income households.

Eastcape Midlands TVET College aims to create employable students and lifelong learning opportunities. Their mission is to educate learners for career success and personal development by utilizing committed and competent staff. A variety of courses are offered as well as student support services. Eastcape Midlands TVET College provides an active social experience by offering Arts & Culture and Sport. They encourage their students to apply for NSFAS as it provides financial relief to low income households.

Buffalo City TVET College's mission is to provide quality education and training responsive to industry and community needs. They offer a variety of courses as well as student accommodation which is relatively close to their campuses. Buffalo City TVET College encourages their students to apply for NSFAS Funding. NSFAS provides financial relief to low income households. Anyone is welcome to apply for NSFAS.

Motheo TVET College offers a variety of courses at their six campuses. Student support services are available to all students, including academic support. They also provide assistance to their students with bursary applications. All students are encouraged to apply for NSFAS, especially those who come from low income households. 

Maluti TVET College aims to inspire entrepreneurship and employability to transform lives. A wide variety of courses are offered at their campuses. Maluti TVET College consists of 8 campuses.

They are very concerned about their students and therefore offer Health-Education and Related Services. Students are encouraged to apply for NSFAS as it provides financial relief to low income househoulds. Anyone may apply for NSFAS.

Goldfields TVET College aims to produce lifelong learning students who are prepared for the world of work. They offer a wide variety of courses at their campuses as well as learnerships. Student support services are always available to all their students at all campuses. All students are encouraged to apply for the various bursaries that they offer. These bursaries provide financial relief to low income households.

Flavius Mareka TVET College aims to provide excellent Education and Training. Their mission is to provide market-related education and training programmes that will ensure the overall development of their students. A variety of courses are offered at their three campuses. They offer full-time and part-time courses. Student support services are readily available to all students at all campuses. To ensure a vibrant and fulfilling campus life, they provide Arts and Culture, Sport and Debating. Student accommodation is also available near their campuses. 

Western TVET College's mission is to provide quality education and training which would benefit both the students and their community. They offer various courses as well as public adult learning centers for learners that would like to complete AET level 1,2,3 and 4 (NQF Level 1). If interested in studying any of the courses listed below then this is the College for you.

Tshwane South TVET College strives to equip their students with vocational and occupationally directed skills to reduce unemployment, poverty and to contribute to the economic growth of South Africa. In addition to providing various courses, they also provide deserving students with bursaries to help them financially.

At Tshwane South TVET College learners are given the opportunity to take part in learnerships and short skills courses.

Tshwane North College is a TVET College with 385 lecturers and 163 support staff with a student population of between 15 000 and 24 000 per annum. Their mission is to empower their students and prepare them for the world. They offer bursaries to deserving students who have previously excelled at various institutions. Various programmes are offered at Tshwane North College TVET College such as Learnerships and Skills, Artisan Development, Modes of Delivery and Open Learning subjects.

South West Gauteng College is a TVET college which offers education and training in the NQF Level 2 to 4 and N4 to N6 levels.

They offer both Distance learning and e-learning. If interested in following a vocational direction in either Business Studies, Engineering Studies or Utility Studies one only needs to have passed Grade 9, however it is preferred that one has passed Grade 11 or 12.

They offer "fee-free" learning to South African's with a joint household income below R350 000 per annum.

Sedibeng TVET College's vision is to be the leading TVET College for providing affordable training and education. Their mission is to have their staff provide qualifications which meet the expectations and needs of commerce, industry and the community within the TVET College sector. NSFAS Bursaries are awarded to deserving students who come from low income households.

Ekurhuleni West College's mission is to ensure that their students are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills for employment or self-employment. Their website says that their campuses ensure life-long learning and the development of their students.They also award bursaries to deserving students who have excelled in previous semesters.

Ekurhuleni East College is a TVET College and their vision is to empower and prepare their students for the labour market and self-employment. Their mission is to create a good learning environment which meets the Education, Training and Development expectations of their students.

Umgungundlovu TVET College offers a variety of courses, both full-time and part-time programmes. There are five campuses. Assistance is provided to students when applying for finacial aid. NSFAS provides financial relief to low income households. All students are encouraged to apply for NSFAS.