Is Ekurhuleni a Public College?
Is Ekurhuleni a Public College?
Is Ekurhuleni a Public College?
When looking into options for higher education in South Africa, many students and parents often come across the name “Ekurhuleni” and wonder whether it refers to a public college. To answer this clearly: Ekurhuleni is not a single public college, but rather a name associated with a region that hosts several public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges. The name “Ekurhuleni” itself refers to a large metropolitan municipality located in Gauteng, which includes towns like Germiston, Boksburg, Benoni, and others. Within this region, there are well-known public colleges such as Ekurhuleni East TVET College and Ekurhuleni West TVET College, both of which are accredited and government-funded institutions.
These colleges provide a broad range of nationally recognized qualifications, including National Certificate Vocational (NCV) and NATED (N1–N6) courses, aimed at equipping students with practical and theoretical knowledge for various careers. Since they are public institutions, they are funded and regulated by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), which means they generally offer more affordable tuition fees and access to government bursaries like NSFAS.
It is important to understand the distinction between the Ekurhuleni region and the specific colleges operating within it. Many students mistakenly assume “Ekurhuleni College” is one institution, but in reality, it is necessary to identify whether you are referring to Ekurhuleni East or Ekurhuleni West, as each has its own campuses, programs, and admission procedures.
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Ekurhuleni West Technical, Vocational, Education, and Training College (EWC) is a public institution. It was created in accordance with the Further Education and Training Act, Act No. 98 of 1998, which was announced as such by the Member of the Executive Council (MEC) for Education (Gauteng Province) in accordance with a Provincial Gazette Extraordinary (dated 7 December 2001).
The Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality in the South African province of Gauteng is home to the Ekurhuleni West TVET College. The following six (6) campuses make up EWC, which operates in a wide range of various communities: Alberton, Boksburg, Germiston, Kathorus (near Katlehong/ Vosloorus/ Thokoza), Kempton (in Kempton Park), and Tembisa.
Ekurhuleni West TVET College prepares students with the knowledge and skills they need to quickly find employment or start their own businesses. The Southern Service Delivery Regions [SDR], which include Germiston (as the regional center), Alberton, areas of Boksburg, Katlehong, Thokoza, Vosloorus, and sections of Freeway Park, and the Northern Service Delivery Region [SDR], which includes Kempton Park (as regional center), Tembisa, Edenvale, including Bedfordview and Primrose, are where the College is located, give rise to the name “Ekurhuleni.”
Ekurhuleni West TVET College Programs offered
The school provides a broad range of credentials that fall under the following categories:
National Certificate Vocational (NQF Level 2)
- Civil Engineering and Building Construction
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Engineering and Related Design
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Mechatronics
National Certificate Vocational (NQF Level 3)
- Civil Engineering and Building Construction
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Engineering and Related Design
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Mechatronics
National Certificate Vocational (NQF Level 4)
- Civil Engineering and Building Construction
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Engineering and Related Design
- Information Technology and Computer Science
- Mechatronics
Business Studies-National Certificate Vocational (NQF Level 2)
- Finance, Economics, and Accounting
- Marketing
- Office Administration
- Management
- Transport & Logistics
National Certificate Vocational (NQF Level 3)
- Finance, Economics, and Accounting
- Marketing
- Office Administration
- Management
- Transport & Logistics
National Certificate Vocational (NQF Level 4)
- Finance, Economics, and Accounting
- Marketing
- Office Administration
- Management
- Transport & Logistics
Post Grade 12 (Semester Courses)
- N4 – N6 Business Management
- N4 – N6 Financial Management
- N4 – N6 Management Assistant
- N4 – N6 Human Resources Management
- N4 – N6 Marketing Management
Contact Ekurhuleni West TVET College at the following location for additional details and inquiries:
Central Office
Corporate Centre
Cnr. Flag & Rose-Innes Roads
Private Bag X1030 · Germiston 1400
Tel: (+2711) 323-1600
Fax: (+2711) 323-1601
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