All TVET and FET college registration dates for 2024/2025
Did you know that the TVET and FET college sector is a result of the merger of the former 152 technical colleges into 50 FET colleges in South Africa? TVET and FET colleges in the country offer education and training in multiple career-oriented fields. Knowing the registration dates of these institutions is important for all prospective students.
The demand for tertiary education and training in South Africa has grown tremendously in recent years. TVET and FET institutions in the country receive thousands of applications every year. 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 spread 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.
As a result, 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. Most 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 | |
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 |
Free State
Free State has four TVET institutions, and below are their details.
Institution | Application | Telephone | |
Flavius Mareka | Closed | 016 976 0829/0815 | mokoenaa@fmtvet.co.za |
Goldfields TVET College | Closed | (+27)57-910-6000 | marketing@goldfieldstvet.edu.za |
Maluti FET College | Closed | 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 | |
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.
Institution | Application | Telephone | |
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 | |
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 | |
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.
Institution | Application | Telephone | |
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 | |
ORBIT TVET College | Open | (014) 592 7014 | info@orbitcollege.co.za. |
Taletso FET College | Closed | 018 384 2341 | info@taletsocollege.co.za |
Vuselela TVET College | Closed | 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 | |
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.
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.
Is 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.
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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