VerifiedWe could not find Johannesburg City College on any official register. It is not on DHET’s register of private colleges (March 2026), the DHET register of private higher education institutions, the QCTO provider databases or Umalusi’s list of accredited institutions. A post on DHET’s Facebook page is titled “Johannesburg City College is not registered with the Department of Higher Education”.
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What the college says about itself
- It is based at 96 Jorissen Street, Braamfontein, and offers home-study programmes.
- It advertises certificates, diplomas and degrees in fields such as law, engineering and commerce.
- Its website says it was “registered in April 2009” but names no registering body or number.
A registration number sometimes quoted for this college, 2017/FE07/001, does not appear in the March 2026 DHET register of private colleges.
Why this matters
| Risk | Effect |
|---|---|
| Unregistered provider | Certificates may not be recognised by employers or other institutions |
| Degrees and diplomas | Only registered higher education institutions with CHE-accredited programmes may award them |
| Funding | Not NSFAS-funded |
Do not confuse it with
| Name | What it is |
|---|---|
| Central Johannesburg TVET College | A public TVET college with seven campuses |
| Johannesburg Technical and Vocational College (Pty) Ltd | A registered private college, number 2024/FE07/009, in Braamfontein |
| Gauteng City College | A different private college |
Also at 96 Jorissen Street are several unrelated QCTO-accredited training providers, so check names carefully. See what accreditation to look for.
Frequently asked questions
Is Johannesburg City College registered with DHET?
It does not appear on the DHET registers of private colleges or private higher education institutions checked in 2026.
Can Johannesburg City College award degrees?
Only registered private higher education institutions with accredited programmes may award degrees, and Johannesburg City College is not on that register.