All TVET and FET college registration dates for 2024/2025

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.

Group of students from different races
A group of college students from different races holding books as they walk. Photo: pexels.com, @Cottonbro Studio, @Yan Krukau (modified by author)
Source: UGC

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.

Read also

Faith Nketsi's net worth and earnings: Houses, cars, outfits

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.

InstitutionApplication dates Telephone Email
Buffalo City College-043 704 9200admin@bccollege.co.za
Eastcape Midlands TVET College-041 995 2000info@emcol.co.za
Ikhala FET CollegeClosed+27 (0) 47 873 8800admissions@ikhala.edu.za
Ingwe FET College Closed039 940 2142info@ingwecollege.edu.za
King Hintsa TVET CollegeClosed+27 47 401 6400info@kinghintsacollege.edu.za
King Sabata Dalindyebo FET CollegeClosed0475051000admissions@ksdcollege.edu.za
Lovedale TVET College Closed087 238 2223 headquarters@lovedale.org.za
Port Elizabeth TVET CollegeOpen until 31/01/2024+27 41 509 6000info@pecollege.edu.za

Read also

Top 15 affordable boarding schools in South Africa in 2023

Free State

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

InstitutionApplicationTelephoneEmail
Flavius MarekaClosed016 976 0829/0815mokoenaa@fmtvet.co.za
Goldfields TVET CollegeClosed(+27)57-910-6000marketing@goldfieldstvet.edu.za
Maluti FET College Closed058 713 6100spalo.lj@malutitvet.co.za
Motheo TVET CollegeOpen051 406 9300marketing@motheotvet.edu.za

Gauteng

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

InstitutionApplicationTelephoneEmail
Central JHBOpen for selected programmes+27 11 351-6000info@cjc.edu.za
Ekurhuleni East CollegeOpen011 736 1489-
Ekurhuleni West CollegeOpen+2711) 900-1201 / 2info@ewc.edu.za
Sedibeng FET CollegeOpen for selected courses(016) 420 2520info@sedcol.co.za
South West CollegeOpen010 141 1000headoffice@swgc.co.za
Tshwane North TVET CollegeOpen for selected courses 012 401 1600info@tnc.edu.za
Tshwane South TVET College Open for selected courses012 401 5000info@tsc.edu.za
Western CollegeClosed 011 692 4004/82 info@westcol.co.za

Read also

Is Cynthia Frelund married? Her dating timeline explained

KwaZulu Natal

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

InstitutionApplicationTelephoneEmail
Coastal College (Mobeni)Open for selected courses+27 31 905 7000info.coastal@kzntvet.edu.za
Elangeni CollegeOpen for selected courses+27 (0) 31 716 6700info@elangeni.edu.za
Esayidi CollegeOpen for selected courses039 685 5482/3yventer.esayiditvet@gmail.com
Majuba CollegeOpen for selected courses +27 34 326 4888-
Mnambithi CollegeOpen for selected courses +27 36 631 0360info.mnambithi@feta.gov.za
Mthashana CollegeOpen until 31/01/2024(034) 980 1010info.mthashana@kzntvet.edu.za
Thekwini CollegeOpen for selected courses+27 31 263 7700info@thekwini.edu.za
uMfolozi CollegeClosed+27 (35) 902 9501info@umfolozi.edu.za
Umgungu-ndlovu CollegeOpen for N4 Engineering only+27 (0) 33 341 2100/2214marketing@ufetc.edu.za

Limpopo

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

InstitutionApplicationTelephoneEmail
Capricorn CollegeOpen015 283 3300enquiries@capricorncollege.edu.za
Lephalale CollegeOpen for selected courses0147632252campusmanger@leptvetcol.edu.za
Letaba CollegeOpen for selected courses(015) 3075440centraloffice@letcol.co.za
Mopani South East CollegeClosed015 781 5721administration@mopanicollege.edu.za
Sekhu-khune CollegeOpen for selected courses013 269 0278sekfet@sekfetcol.co.za
Vhembe College Open for selected courses27 (0) 15 963 7000info@vhembecollege.edu.za
Waterberg CollegeOpen for selected courses015-492 9000marketing@waterbergcollege.co.za

Read also

Who is Sara Saffari? Get to know her age, partner, biography

Mpumalanga

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

InstitutionApplication TelephoneEmail
Ehlanzeni CollegeOpen for selected courses(0)13-752-7105info@ehlanzenicollege.co.za
Gert Sibande CollegeOpen for selected courses017 712 9040athaba.p@gscollege.edu.za
Nkangala CollegeOpen for selected courses+27 (0) 63 151 8552info@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.

InstitutionApplicationTelephoneEmail
Northern Cape RuralOpen 054 332 4711 ewertr@co.ncrfet.co.za
Northern Cape UrbanClosed(053) 839-2063info@ncutvet.edu.za

North West

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

InstitutionApplicationTelephoneEmail
ORBIT TVET​​ CollegeOpen(014) 592 7014info@orbitcollege.co.za.
Taletso FET College Closed018 384 2341 info@taletsocollege.co.za
Vuselela TVET CollegeClosed018 406 7800info@vuselelacollege.co.za

Western Cape

Read also

Who is Nala Ray? Everything about the American influencer

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

InstitutionApplication periodTelephoneEmail
Boland CollegeOpen until 31/01/2024021 886 7111/2stel@bolandcollege.com
College of Cape TownOpen for selected courses+27 (0)21 404 6700info@cct.edu.za
False Bay CollegeOpen0217870800-
Northlink CollegeOpen08600 65465-
South Cape CollegeOpen for selected courses023 449 1140communications@sccollege.co.za
West Coast CollegeClosed(022) 482 1143info@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.

Read also

Brent Faiyaz: height, age, biography, family, net worth, facts

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.

Read also

David Stakston: Facts and bio of the Norwegian-American actor

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.

Briefly.co.za recently published info on how students could access financial assistance for higher education in South Africa. Higher education in the country is expensive.

Many students miss the opportunity to pursue higher education due to financial constraints. However, there are several options for financial assistance to ensure you finish your studies.

Source: Briefly News

Authors:
Favour Adeaga avatar

Favour Adeaga (Lifestyle writer) Dr. Favour Adeaga is an author, speaker, and coach. He graduated with a degree in Mass Communication from The Polytechnic, Ibadan, Nigeria. He did his internship at The Nation Newspaper and taught diploma students in Newspaper and Magazine courses at the Nasarawa State University, Keffi. He has curated the facts and life hacks category since 2018. Dr Favour is the author of several books available on Amazon. He currently lives in Nigeria. Email: favouradeaga@gmail.com

Cyprine Apindi avatar

Cyprine Apindi (Lifestyle writer) Cyprine Apindi is a content creator and educator with over six years of experience. She holds a Diploma in Mass Communication and a Bachelor’s degree in Nutrition and Dietetics from Kenyatta University. Cyprine joined Briefly.co.za in mid-2021, covering multiple topics, including finance, entertainment, sports, and lifestyle. In 2023, she finished the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques. She received the 2023 Writer of the Year Award. In 2024, she completed the Google News Initiative course. Email: cyprineapindi@gmail.com