VerifiedThere is no official national count, but by mid-September 2026 at least ten public TVET colleges had opened or announced 2027 applications. This table lists the ones we confirmed on the colleges’ own websites.
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2027 applications confirmed on college websites (September 2026)
| College | What it published |
|---|---|
| uMfolozi | 1 to 30 September 2026 (NC(V) and occupational) |
| Elangeni | NC(V) 7 to 30 September; occupational 9 to 30 September 2026 |
| Vuselela | 1 to 30 September 2026 (NC(V) engineering-related and Hospitality) |
| Central Johannesburg | NC(V) Level 2: 15 September to 15 October 2026 |
| Tshwane North | NC(V) Level 2 closing 30 September 2026, per its homepage |
| Sedibeng | Opened 1 September 2026 |
| Thekwini, Ehlanzeni, Northern Cape Rural, KSD | Said 2027 applications were open |
Colleges without published 2027 dates at that time
Several colleges, including Goldfields, Motheo, Gert Sibande, King Hintsa, South Cape and Nkangala, had not published 2027 dates when we checked. Check their websites regularly.
On 10 September 2026 the Minister of Higher Education urged young people to apply to TVET colleges before 30 September 2026.
What to do
- Apply now to colleges with open windows.
- Bookmark the websites of colleges that have not opened yet.
- Apply for NSFAS separately; the 2027 window is open until 31 October 2026.
See earlier application updates and official application links.
Frequently asked questions
Are 2027 TVET applications open?
At many colleges, yes. By mid-September 2026 at least ten colleges had opened or announced 2027 applications.
When do TVET applications close for 2027?
Each college sets its own date. Several closed on 30 September 2026.