South Africa boasts 50 public TVET Colleges, offering a diverse range of programs from engineering and IT to hospitality and healthcare. These institutions cater to a wide array of interests and career goals.
The registration period for the 2025 academic year at various TVET Colleges across the country has now begun. Here's a breakdown of key dates for some TVET Colleges released so far:
- College of Cape Town: On-campus registration opens on January 7th and closes on January 31st. However, specific registration periods may vary across campuses and courses. Refer to the College of Cape Town's official communication channels for detailed information.
- False Bay TVET College: Accepted students must register in person at their chosen campus. The college will reopen on January 6th, 2025. Remember, your seat is only confirmed upon submitting a signed proof of registration.
- Taletso TVET College: Registration for the 2025 academic year has concluded on December 20th. On-site registration at the campus where you enrolled is mandatory.
- PE TVET College: Online registration will commence on January 7th, 2025, with classes starting on January 13th, 2025.
- Northlink College: Registration for 2025 will be open from January 8th to January 17th. Please note that registration timelines may differ across campuses and courses. Check Northlink College's official communication channels for specific details.
- South Cape TVET College: Accepted applicants can expect to receive registration information from the college. The registration period for 2025 will be from January 7th to January 16th.
- King Hintsa TVET College: New student registration will be open from January 7th to 10th, while returning students can register from January 7th to 15th.
- Central Johannesburg TVET College: If you've applied, been accepted, and received an SMS, you must register within five days to secure your place. Failure to do so will result in the forfeiture of your spot and it being offered to applicants on the waiting list. On-campus registration is required at your chosen campus.
- Ekurhuleni East TVET College: Registration will be open from January 2nd to January 16th. However, please note that registration timelines may differ across courses. Refer to Ekurhuleni East TVET College's official communication channels for specific details.
- Tshwane South TVET College: Registration will be open from January 6th to January 17th. However, please note that registration timelines may differ across courses. Refer to Tshwane South TVET College's official communication channels for specific details.
- Coastal TVET College: New student registration opens on January 6th, while returning student registration opens on January 13th.
- Elangeni TVET College: The application period for 2025 applications has already closed (September 11th to 30th, 2024).
- Esayidi TVET College: Registration will be open from January 7th to 10th. However, please note that registration timelines may differ across courses. Refer to Esayidi TVET College's official communication channels for specific details.
- Mnambithi TVET College: Registration will be open from January 7th to 10th. However, please note that registration timelines may differ across courses. Refer to Esayidi TVET College's official communication channels for specific details.
- Eastcape Midlands TVET College: Registration for the 2025 academic year will commence on January 7th and close on January 15th. However, please note that registration timelines may differ across courses. Refer to Eastcape Midlands TVET College's official communication channels for specific details.
- Vhembe TVET College: On-campus registration will be open from January 6th to 8th.
- Gert Sibande TVET College: Registration will be open from January 7th to 10th. However, please note that registration timelines may differ across courses. Refer to Gert Sibande TVET College's official communication channels for specific details.
- Orbit TVET College: Orbit TVET College has said that their 2025 registration period is now open and will end on 26 January 2025.
A few TVET Colleges have yet to announce their 2025 registration dates. Prospective students are advised to monitor their emails and SMSs for updates from their chosen colleges.