Your guide to Letaba TVET College: courses, campus, and more

Your guide to Letaba TVET College: courses, campus, and more

Letaba TVET College in Limpopo has been the stepping stone to many people’s dream careers in engineering and business. The institution is committed to equipping students with practical skills for the workforce.

Letaba TVET College
Graduands of Letaba TVET College in Limpopo. Photo: @letabafet (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Letaba TVET College offers NCV and Nated Report 191 qualifications under various faculties, including engineering, business, and general studies.
  • The college operates across four campuses in the Limpopo region, including Tzaneen Campus (which has the central office), Giyani, Modjadji, and Maake.
  • Letaba has an industry-relevant curriculum with programs designed to meet the country’s economic needs.

Which courses does Letaba TVET College offer?

Letaba TVET College offers specialised programs in technical and vocational education across its four campuses, including Tzaneen, Maake, Giyani, and Modjadji. The courses offered are either National Certificate Vocational (NCV) Level 2-4 or Nated (Report 191).

Students can also pursue Pre-Vocational Learning Programmes (PLP) offered at the Giyani and Maake campuses. Here is a breakdown of the Letaba TVET College courses available:

Letaba CampusesNated (Report 191) coursesNational Certificate Vocational courses
Maake-Electrical and Mechanical Studies N4-N6-Electrical Engineering N4-N6 -Mechanical Engineering N4 -N6-Electrical Engineering Intro N4 -Farming Mechanisation N4-N6-Business Management N4-N6-Civil Engineering N4-N6-Engineering and Related Design L2-L4 -Transport and Logistics L2-L4-Primary Agriculture L2-L4-Civil Engineering L2-L4
Modjadji-Civil Engineering and Building Construction N4-N6-Business Management N4-N6-Mechanical Engineering N4-N6
Tzaneen-Management Assistant N4I-N6-Business Management N4I-N6-Financial Management N4I-N6-Office Administration L2-L4 -Tourism L2-L4-Finance, Economics, and Accounting L2-L4-Information Technology and Computer Science L2-L4-Hospitality L2-L4
Giyani-Human Resource Management N4-N6 -Marketing Management N4-N6 -Human Resource N4-N6 -Electrical and Mechanical Studies N4-N6-Electrical Engineering N4-N6-Engineering and Related Design L2-L4 -Electrical Infrastructure Construction L2-L4 -Marketing L2-L4-Marketing Management L2-L4-Safety in Society L2-L4-Transport and Logistics L2-L4

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How to apply to Letaba TVET College

Applying to Letaba TVET College is primarily done through an online application system. The process involves several steps, including career guidance, placement assessments, and the submission of your application and supporting documents for first-time applicants.

  1. Compulsory career guidance assessment: Letaba requires prospective students to undergo a career guidance assessment to help them choose the right career path and qualification. Answer all questions honestly to match the right course.
  2. Compulsory placement assessment: Applicants must complete compulsory literacy, numeracy, and course selection assessments. Log in to your profile to complete this step.
  3. Online application: Complete all sections of the Letaba TVET College online application form and upload the requested certified documents in PDF format, including: 
  • ID document or passport 
  • Proof of residence 
  • An academic transcript, which could be your Grade 12 certificate, statement of results, or your latest school report, whichever is applicable
  • Valid study permit for foreign students
  • SAQA evaluation certificate for foreign qualifications

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Letaba TVET College campus
An overview of the Letaba TVET College Tzaneen Campus. Photo: @letabafet (modified by author)
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Letaba TVET College admission requirements

To secure a place at the Limpopo TVET College, you should meet the following admission requirements:

  • Engineering Nated course: Grade 12 or NCV L4 with mathematics
  • NCV courses: Grade 10 or higher
  • Pre-Vocational Learning Programmer (PLP): Grade 9 or higher

Letaba TVET College will not process your application if it is incomplete or does not meet requirements. The school offers an Assisted Capture Application at their four campuses for those who need help with the online process.

Prospective students will know the outcome of their application after the closing date of the application period. Applicants can also track the progress of their application by logging into the student portal.

Letaba TVET College campus
Letaba TVET College Maake Campus. Photo: @letabafet (modified by author)
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Is Letaba TVET College open for 2025?

Letaba TVET College online application for 2025 is open from September 1 to September 30. Applications for the NCV courses are annual, while the semester and trimester programme cycle is determined by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET) calendar. Prospective students are encouraged to apply early to secure a spot at the college since spaces can be limited.

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How much is the registration fee at Letaba TVET College?

Letaba TVET College does not charge any administration or registration fees, according to the school's website. After being accepted into the school, students can apply for financial aid from NSFAS or the college Bursary Scheme. A student may only be exempted from paying a deposit fee if they cannot afford it but meet all the bursary conditions and pass the eligibility criteria.

Letaba TVET College
Students during a class session at Maake Campus in January 2025. Photo: @letabafet (modified by author)
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About Letaba TVET College apprenticeship

Letaba TVET College offers apprenticeship and Artisan Recognition of Prior Learning (ARPL) programs in partnership with various Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs) like AgriSETA and MerSETA.

The programs are designed to provide formal qualifications to skilled tradespeople or to train new entrants in high-demand trades. Applications should be submitted in person at the central office or one of its campuses.

Letaba TVET College students
A Letaba TVET College student is participating in the reconstruction of the iconic Tzaneen Dam for Work Integrated Learning programmes in May 2025. Photo: @letabafet (modified by author)
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Where is Letaba TVET College located?

The institution is located in Limpopo Province, South Africa and has a central office in Tazneen. The Letaba TVET college contact details and locations for its campuses are as follows:

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CampusPhysical addressTelephone NoEmail
Central office1 Claude Wheatley Street,Arbor Park,Tzaneen, 0850015 307 5440centraloffice@letcol.co.za
Tzaneen campus1 Claude Wheatley Street,Arbor Park,Tzaneen, 0850015 307 4438tzaneencampus@letcol.co.za
Maake campus24 km from Tzaneenon Ladenburg Road,next to Maake Plazain Tickyline015 355 3429maakecampus@letcol.co.za
Giyani campus112 km from Tzaneen,Section C Industrial main road (opposite the Traffic Department)in Giyani015 812 3221giyanicampus@letcol.co.za
Modjadji campus24 km from thecentral office,1663 Main Road,Ga-Kgapane, Modjadjiskloof, 0838015 307 5440modjadjicampus@letcol.co.za

Conclusion

If you are considering vocational education in South Africa's Limpopo region, Letaba TVET College is one of the best places to enrol. The school has a dedicated student support office at its campuses to offer students pre-entry support, on-course support, and exit support.

DISCLAIMER: This article is not sponsored by any third party. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!

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