Which TVET Colleges Are Open for 2026?
Which TVET Colleges Are Open for 2026?
Which TVET Colleges Are Open for 2026?
As the 2026 academic year approaches, Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges across several regions are opening their doors to new applications. These institutions are playing a growing role in preparing students for practical, hands‑on careers, engineering trades, business fields, and service sectors, all essential in a changing job market. Many colleges have already published their application deadlines, entry requirements, and provided information to help prospective students plan.
In South Africa, for example, major TVET colleges such as Waterberg, Mopani, Northlink, and Nkangala have announced that they will accept applications for programmes in engineering, business studies, utility studies, and similar fields. Provinces like Gauteng are also seeing several colleges, such as Westcol, Sedibeng, Ekurhuleni East & West, Central Johannesburg, South West Gauteng, and Tshwane campuses, opening their application windows. In the Free State, institutions such as Maluti, Flavius Mareka, and Goldfields TVET Colleges are likewise operating for 2026.
If you are considering applying, please note that deadlines vary by college and program. Also, check their entry requirements, some need a TVET Certificate II, relevant electives, or prior qualifications in core subjects. Being aware of these details will make your application smoother and give you a better chance of admission.
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 Wastewater 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
TVET Colleges Application Requirement
Application Requirement for South African Students;
- A certified copy of your ID
- Latest school results
- Proof of Residence
- Valid Email Address
Application Requirements for International Students
- Certified copies of the passport
- SAQA-approved foreign qualifications
- Proof of medical insurance or cover
- Valid study permit
How to Apply To TVET Colleges that are Open for 2026
- To obtain an application form, go to the college’s website.
- Fill in the blanks with the required information.
- Choose a course that corresponds to your qualifications.
- Provide all supporting documentation. Such as a valid identification card, certified results, or a certificate.
- Where relevant, provide identification of parents and/or guardians, as well as a death certificate.
- International students must submit their passport ID.
List of some TVET colleges are open for 2026
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
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
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