List of public colleges in South Africa.

South Africa’s public college sector plays a vital role in shaping the country’s future by providing accessible, affordable, and quality education. The Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) colleges are at the forefront of this effort.

What are TVET Colleges?

TVET colleges offer vocational and occupational training, focusing on practical skills development. These institutions cater to students who want to enter the workforce or pursue further education.

List of Public TVET Colleges in South Africa

According to the National Government website, there are over 40 public TVET colleges in South Africa, divided into nine provinces. Here are some of them.

EasternCape

• Buffalo City TVET College
• East London TVET College
• Ingwe TVET College
• King Hintsa TVET College
• King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
• Lovedale TVET College
• Port Elizabeth TVET College

Free State

• Flavius Mareka TVET College
• Goldfields TVET College
• Maluti TVET College
• Motheo TVET College

Gauteng

• Central Johannesburg TVET College
• Ekurhuleni East TVET College
• Ekurhuleni West TVET College
• Sedibeng TVET College
• South West Gauteng TVET College
• Tshwane North TVET College
• Tshwane South TVET College

 KwaZulu-Natal

• Coastal TVET College
• Esayidi TVET College
• Majuba TVET College
• Mnambithi TVET College
• Mthashana TVET College
• Thekwini TVET College
• Umfolozi TVET College

Limpopo

• Capricorn TVET College
• Letaba TVET College
• Mopani South East TVET College
• Sekhukhune TVET College
• Vhembe TVET College
• Waterberg TVET College

 Mpumalanga

• Ehlanzeni TVET College
• Gert Sibande TVET College
• Nkangala TVET College

North West

• J&B TVET College
• Mafikeng TVET College
• Taletso TVET College
• Vuselela TVET College

Northern Cape

• Northern Cape Urban TVET College
• Namaqua TVET College
• OR Tambo TVET College

 Western Cape

• Boland TVET College
• College of Cape Town
• False Bay TVET College
• North link TVET College
• South Cape TVET College
• West Coast TVET College

Why study at public TVET colleges

• Affordable education
• Practical skills development
• Industry-relevant training
• Access to articulation agreements with companies
• Employment opportunities

Public TVET colleges in South Africa play a crucial role in developing the country’s human capital. By providing quality, vocational education, these institutions empower students to enter the workforce or pursue further education. With 50 colleges across nine provinces, access to education has never been more accessible.