Which TVETs Are Still Open for 2026?
Which TVETs Are Still Open for 2026?
Which TVETs Are Still Open for 2026?
As the calendar turns and the 2026 academic year draws closer, many aspiring students are asking: Which Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges are still open for applications? The good news is that a substantial number of TVET institutions, especially in South Africa, are currently accepting applications for 2026. Across provinces such as the Eastern Cape, Gauteng, Limpopo, KwaZulu‑Natal, and the Free State, several prominent colleges have their portals open now, offering NC(V) and NATED programs in fields like engineering, business studies, hospitality, agriculture, information technology, and more.
Some specific institutions with open applications include Eastcape Midlands TVET College, Capricorn TVET College, SWG TVET College, Central Johannesburg, Ekurhuleni East and West, Sedibeng, Tshwane North and South, among others. Many of these colleges opened their application windows in August‑September 2025, with closing dates expected around 30 September or stretching into October‑November for some programs.
If you are considering applying, it is important to act quickly: verify with the official college websites which programs are still open (some are more competitive than others), ensure you meet admission requirements (grade levels, subject prerequisites, certified documents), and submit your application well ahead of the closing date. For those outside South Africa or in other regions like Ghana or Uganda, specific institutions may have different timelines, always check their local admission calendars.
Late applications for 2026
Everyone is making plans for where and what to study at this time of year, and many educational institutions have started accepting applications for the coming 2026 academic year. TVET institutions are dedicated to providing students with a top-notch education and training so they may enter the workforce equipped with the necessary skills and abilities.
The institution you apply to, the subject you select, and the semester you enroll in all affect when you can enroll at TVET Colleges. In the meantime, the application window is open from September 1 through November 30 of each academic year. Before applying, all qualifying candidates who wish to attend the College must ensure they have the following documentation on hand.
Visit the official website of the college you intend to attend for further details. Here are the TVET colleges that have started accepting applications for the 2026 academic session.
Courses offered at TVET Colleges
- Wholesale and Retail Operations
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Water Reticulation Services
- End-User computing
- General Security Practice
- Sports coaching
- Accounting Technician
- Fiber 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 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
- Mechatronics
- Motor Mechanic
TVET colleges open for 2026
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
Western Cape
- Boland TVET College
- College of Cape Town
- False Bay TVET 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
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
TVET Admission Requirements
To apply for a TVET College, you must have the following documents:
South African Students
- Copy of most recent school report (Grade 9 or higher) with certification
- A certified copy of the latest school results
- A certified copy of the Identity Document
- Necessary registration fee
- Proof of residence
Foreign Students
- A certified copy of the latest school qualification
- A valid study permit until the end of the relevant study period
- Foreign student registration fee
Contact details
Tel No
(012) 312 5348 / 082 471 2358
E-mail
Maseti.B@dhet.gov.za
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