All TVET and FET college registration dates for 2024/2025

All TVET and FET college registration dates for 2024/2025

TVET and FET colleges offer education and training in multiple career-oriented fields. Knowing the registration dates of these institutions is important for all prospective students. Discover more about the 2025 dates for these institutions in South Africa.

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The demand for tertiary education and training in South Africa has grown, with TVET and FET institutions nationwide receiving thousands of applications annually. If you are interested in joining one of these institutions, you should familiarise yourself with the new registration dates for the 2024/2025 academic year.

TVET and FET college registration dates for 2024/2025

Did you know there are 50 registered TVET/ FET colleges in South Africa? They are located in various provinces and have about 364 campuses throughout the country.

Each institution has a team of administrators who give official application and registration dates. Usually, registration dates are given to successful applicants once they accept admission.

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Knowing the actual TVET college registration dates in 2024/2025 is challenging as they may vary from one institution to another. Prospective students are advised to contact or visit the specific institution they are interested in for more details.

Below is a look at all the TVET and FET colleges, their contacts, and application dates. Note that most institutions opened their portals for applications towards the end of 2023 for 2024/2025. Some have closed their application portals to allow time to admit successful applicants.

Eastern Cape

There are eight colleges in the Eastern Cape province. They offer high-quality education to all students in various courses and disciplines.

Institution

Application dates

Telephone

Email

Buffalo City College

-

043 704 9200

admin@bccollege.co.za

Eastcape Midlands TVET College

-

041 995 2000

info@emcol.co.za

Ikhala FET College

Closed

+27 (0) 47 873 8800

admissions@ikhala.edu.za

Ingwe FET College

Closed

039 940 2142

info@ingwecollege.edu.za

King Hintsa TVET College

Closed

+27 47 401 6400

info@kinghintsacollege.edu.za

King Sabata Dalindyebo FET College

Closed

0475051000

admissions@ksdcollege.edu.za

Lovedale TVET College

Closed

087 238 2223

headquarters@lovedale.org.za

Port Elizabeth TVET College

Open until 31/01/2024

+27 41 509 6000

info@pecollege.edu.za

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Free State

Free State has four TVET institutions, and below are their details.

Institution

Application

Telephone

Email

Flavius Mareka

Open

016 976 0829/0815

mokoenaa@fmtvet.co.za

Goldfields TVET College

Open

(+27)57-910-6000

marketing@goldfieldstvet.edu.za

​Maluti FET College

Open

058 713 6100

spalo.lj@malutitvet.co.za

Motheo TVET College

Open

051 406 9300

marketing@motheotvet.edu.za

Gauteng

Gauteng is the wealthiest province in South Africa. It has eight TVET institutions.

Institution

Application

Telephone

Email

Central JHB

Open for selected programmes

+27 11 351-6000

info@cjc.edu.za

Ekurhuleni East College

Open

011 736 1489

-

Ekurhuleni West College

Open

+2711) 900-1201 / 2

info@ewc.edu.za

Sedibeng FET College

Open for selected courses

(016) 420 2520

info@sedcol.co.za

South West College

Open

010 141 1000

headoffice@swgc.co.za

Tshwane North TVET College

Open for selected courses

012 401 1600

info@tnc.edu.za

Tshwane South TVET College

Open for selected courses

012 401 5000

info@tsc.edu.za

Western College

Closed

011 692 4004/82

info@westcol.co.za

KwaZulu Natal

KwaZulu Natal province has nine TVET institutions. This coastal province has the highest number of TVET colleges in the country.

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Institution

Application

Telephone

Email

Coastal College (Mobeni)

Open for selected courses

+27 31 905 7000

info.coastal@kzntvet.edu.za

Elangeni College

Open for selected courses

+27 (0) 31 716 6700

info@elangeni.edu.za

Esayidi College

Open for selected courses

039 685 5482/3

yventer.esayiditvet@gmail.com

Majuba College

Open for selected courses

+27 34 326 4888

-

Mnambithi

College

Open for selected courses

+27 36 631 0360

info.mnambithi@feta.gov.za

Mthashana College

Open until 31/01/2024

(034) 980 1010

info.mthashana@kzntvet.edu.za

Thekwini College

Open for selected courses

+27 31 263 7700

info@thekwini.edu.za

uMfolozi College

Closed

+27 (35) 902 9501

info@umfolozi.edu.za

Umgungu-ndlovu College

Open for N4 Engineering only

+27 (0) 33 341 2100/2214

marketing@ufetc.edu.za

Limpopo

Limpopo is the northernmost province of South Africa. It has seven TVET institutions.

Institution

Application

Telephone

Email

Capricorn College

Open

015 283 3300

enquiries@capricorncollege.edu.za

Lephalale College

Open for selected courses

0147632252

campusmanger@leptvetcol.edu.za

Letaba College

Open for selected courses

(015) 3075440

centraloffice@letcol.co.za

Mopani South East College

Closed

015 781 5721

administration@mopanicollege.edu.za

Sekhu-khune College

Open for selected courses

013 269 0278

sekfet@sekfetcol.co.za

Vhembe College

Open for selected courses

27 (0) 15 963 7000

info@vhembecollege.edu.za

Waterberg College

Open for selected courses

015-492 9000

marketing@waterbergcollege.co.za

Mpumalanga

Mpumalanga means the place where the sun rises or the east. This province has three institutions.

Institution

Application

Telephone

Email

Ehlanzeni College

Open for selected courses

(0)13-752-7105

info@ehlanzenicollege.co.za

Gert Sibande College

Open for selected courses

017 712 9040

athaba.p@gscollege.edu.za

Nkangala College

Open for selected courses

+27 (0) 63 151 8552

info@nkangalafet.edu.za

Northern Cape

Did you know the Northern Cape is the largest and most sparsely populated province of South Africa? This province has only two TVET/ FET institutions.

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Institution

Application

Telephone

Email

Northern Cape Rural

Open

054 332 4711

ewertr@co.ncrfet.co.za

Northern Cape Urban

Closed

(053) 839-2063

info@ncutvet.edu.za

North West

North West is a province located to the west of Gauteng. It has three TVET colleges.

Institution

Application

Telephone

Email

ORBIT TVET​​ College

Open

(014) 592 7014

info@orbitcollege.co.za.

Taletso FET College

Open

018 384 2341

info@taletsocollege.co.za

Vuselela TVET College

Open

018 406 7800

info@vuselelacollege.co.za

Western Cape

Western Cape has six institutions. Some are currently accepting applications, while others have closed their application portals.

Institution

Application period

Telephone

Email

Boland College

Open until 31/01/2024

021 886 7111/2

stel@bolandcollege.com

College of Cape Town

Open for selected courses

+27 (0)21 404 6700

info@cct.edu.za

False Bay College

Open

0217870800

-

Northlink College

Open

08600 65465

-

South Cape College

Open for selected courses

023 449 1140

communications@sccollege.co.za

West Coast College

Closed

(022) 482 1143

info@westcoastcollege.co.za

How can you register at a FET college?

You can only register after you apply to a FET college and are accepted as a new student. Once you are accepted, the institution will give you details of the registration process.

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How do you register a private FET college in South Africa?

To register a private TVET college, you should fill out the prescribed application form, submit all required documents to the Registrar of Private Higher Education Institutions, and pay the requisite fees. The relevant authorities will guide you on the next course of action.

How do you register for a FET college in South Africa?

You can register via the online registration platforms that each institution should have. If your preferred college does not permit online registrations, you should get the approved FET college registration forms in 2022, fill them out, and submit them to the relevant offices.

Is registration still open at TVET colleges?

Some institutions are open for registration, while others are closed. You should ascertain whether your preferred institution is open on its official website.

Is Sedibeng College open for 2024 applications?

Yes, Sedibeng FET College is open for 2024 applications, but not for all courses. Confirm which courses you can apply for using the number (016) 420 2520 or the email address info@sedcol.co.za.

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Is the College of Cape Town open for 2024 applications?

Yes, the institution is open for selected courses. You can get more information from the website, call +27 (0)21 404 6700, or send an email to info@cct.edu.za.

Is Tshwane North College public or private?

Tshwane North College (TNC) is a public college. It is regulated by the FET Colleges Act no 16 of 2006, as amended.

Does the College of Cape Town accept late applications?

The college may or may not accept late applications for selected qualifications at different campuses. However, all prospective students are encouraged to apply within the given application process.

How much is the registration fee at TVET colleges?

The fee varies depending on the institution. Students can pay between R200 - R500 ($10.7 - $26.8) or even more.

Which TVET college is open for applications in Gauteng?

They include South West Gauteng TVET College, Sedibeng TVET College, Central Johannesburg TVET College, Tshwane North and Souths, TVET College, Ekurhuleni East and West TVET Colleges, and Western TVET College.

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Which TVET colleges are open for application in 2025 in Limpopo?

They include Lephalale TVET College, Letaba TVET College, Vhembe TVET College, Waterberg TVET College, and Mopani TVET College.

Is Welkom College open for 2025 applications?

Yes, Welkom College, a campus of Goldfields TVET College if open for application for the 2025 academic year.

The official TVET and FET college registration dates in South Africa vary depending on the institution. Prospective or ongoing students should always check the online portals to confirm when they are open for registration.

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