Gauteng TVET Colleges Open for 2026 Applications

List of Gauteng TVET Colleges still open for 2026 Applications

A list of Gauteng TVET colleges open for 2026 applications, offering NATED, NCV, and Occupational courses for both new and returning students. Each institution provides recognised qualifications that prepare learners for real-world careers in engineering, business, hospitality, IT, and more. 

TVET College Online Applications for the 2026 academic year are already open online, and students are encouraged to apply early to secure their space. Whether you’re finishing matric, changing study fields, or returning to complete your qualification.

01. Tshwane South TVET College

If you’re based in Gauteng, Tshwane South TVET College is already accepting online pre-enrolments for Occupational Programmes in 2026. The application period runs from 31 October to 30 November 2025, and everything happens online through the official portal.

Occupational Programmes offed in TSC for 2026:

Construction & Building Trades – Plumbing, Carpentry, and Bricklaying.
Engineering & Metal Trades – Electrician, Fitter and Turner, Boilermaker, Welder, Mechanical Fitter.
Business & Commerce – Bookkeeper, Retail Buyer, Supply Chain.
Information Technology – Computer Technician, Cyber Security.
Hospitality – Cook.

Campuses: Atteridgeville, Centurion, ODI, and Pretoria West

Apply here: Tshwane South TVET College Occupational Programmes 2026 Application

02. South West Gauteng College (SWGC)

Next up is South West Gauteng College, another great option if you’re in Johannesburg or nearby. Applications for 2026 are open and they offer two main types of qualifications — National Certificate (Vocational) and Report 191 (N4–N6) programmes. Here’s what’s on offer:

Business Studies

• NC(V): Finance, Economics & Accounting, Management, Marketing, Office Administration.

• Report 191 (N4–N6): Business Management, Financial Management, HR Management, Management Assistant, Marketing Management, Public Management.

Engineering Studies

• NC(V): Civil Engineering & Building Construction, Electrical Infrastructure Construction, Engineering & Related Design (Mechanical).

• Report 191 (N4–N6): Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Water & Waste-Water Treatment, Chemical Engineering, Multi-Disciplinary Drawing Office Practice.

Utility & General Studies

• NC(V): Education & Development, Hospitality, IT, Primary Agriculture, Safety in Society, Tourism, Transport & Logistics, Robotics.

• Report 191 (N4–N6): Hospitality & Catering Services, Popular Music, Tourism, Clothing Production.

The new closing date for SWGC: 22 November 2025

Apply here: South West TVET College 2026 Application

03. Ekurhuleni West College

Ekurhuleni West TVET College (EWC) is now accepting applications for its N4 Engineering Studies programme for the 2026 academic year. This is a key opportunity for students looking to start a career in the engineering field.

If you have passed Grade 12 or an N3 qualification, you can apply for either full-time or part-time study options.

Key Application Dates

Mark your calendar! The application window is strict.

• Applications Open: 10 October 2025

• Applications Close: 10 November 2025

Learn more: Ekurhuleni TVET College Applications for 2026

Conclusion

Whether it’s Tshwane South, planning to dive into engineering at EWC, or want to explore business and creative courses at SWGC, the main thing is to apply early and get your documents ready.

Each of these colleges gives you a real shot at building a qualification that actually leads somewhere — and with online systems in place, applying is simpler than ever.