When Are TVET Colleges Opening For 2026

When Are TVET Colleges Opening For 2026

Applications for the 2026 academic year will officially open on 1 April 2025 and close on 30 November 2025. During this time, prospective students are encouraged to complete their applications online, making the process simple and convenient. Applying within this window is essential, as late applications are rarely considered.

What makes TVET Colleges a strong choice is their focus on hands-on learning and industry-relevant training. Whether you are interested in engineering, business studies, hospitality, or healthcare, there is a wide range of courses to match your career goals. These programs combine theory with practical skills, ensuring that graduates are not only qualified but also job-ready.

If you are planning to apply for 2026, take note of the important dates. Applications open on 1 April 2025 and will close on 30 November 2025. Be sure to prepare your documents early and submit your application before the deadline to secure your chance at studying at one of South Africa’s top TVET Colleges.

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TVET Colleges opening date for 2026

Depending on the college and the semester a candidate is enrolling for, TVET Colleges may have different application deadlines. In normal cases, applications are accepted beginning on April 1 and ending on November 30. Applications may be submitted during this time, but it is highly recommended that you visit the college’s official website to know exactly when applications are open and closed.

Admission Requirements needed when applying to TVET colleges

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

• A unique/valid Email address and cellphone number
• 3 certified copies of the ID of the Parent/Legal Guardian
• 3 certified copies of the ID of the Learner
• South African applicants will need an ID number. Foreign applicants will need their passport numbers.
• Copy of your school qualifications (eg, Senior Certificate)
• A certified copy of your latest results/Grade 9 or Higher;
• Proof of Residence.

Foreign students

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

How to Apply To A TVET College In South Africa

Step A: Get your application form.

Step B: Complete your application form in full

Verification of e-mail, ID, and cell phone number. Your ID, email, and cell phone are used to authenticate you.

Step C: Attach all supporting documents.

All applicants starting a new qualification are required to upload the following certified documents:

• Birth Certificate/Identity Document (Proof of application for new ID/Passport)
• Certificates/Qualifications
• Recent Academic results
• Municipal billing document/other account statements (not older than 3 months)
• A valid study permit (Foreign national students)
• The South African Qualifications Authority’s (SAQA) Evaluation Certificate (foreign qualifications).

Step D: Submit your application

A confirmation email will be sent to you with all the application information

TVET Colleges That Are Open for 2026-2027 Application

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

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

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

For more information, visit the official website of Tvets Colleges.

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