Sir Val Duncan Campus is one of Mopani TVET College’s two main campuses, on the corner of Calvin Ngobeni and Tambo streets in Namakgale, near Phalaborwa in Limpopo. It is the college’s engineering and trades campus and a trade test centre.
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Programmes at Sir Val Duncan
| Programme type | Programmes in Mopani’s 2026/2027 prospectus |
|---|---|
| Bridging | Pre-Vocational Learning Programme (PLP) |
| NC(V) Levels 2 to 4 | Civil Engineering and Building Construction; Electrical Infrastructure Construction; Engineering and Related Design; IT and Computer Science |
| Occupational trades | Carpenter; Bricklayer; Electrician; Fitter and Turner; Pipe Fitter; Plumber; Welder; Boilermaker; Diesel Mechanic; Solar PV Standalone Installer |
| NATED N4 to N6 | Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering, during the phase-out |
The campus is also a trade test centre for trades including diesel mechanic, pipe fitter, boilermaker, bricklayer, carpenter and electrical trades.
Applying online
- Write Mopani’s placement test at learnerprofiler.com.
- Continue to the online application and choose Sir Val Duncan Campus.
- Upload your ID, results and proof of residence as PDF or JPEG files.
- Watch for an offer by SMS, email or on the college portal.
At registration
Bring certified copies, no older than six months, of your ID, your next of kin’s ID, your results and proof of residence.
Contact
Sir Val Duncan Campus: 015 781 1513/14 or svdc@mopanicollege.edu.za. Mopani’s other campus is in Phalaborwa, with satellites at Mosate Hotel School and Hoedspruit. See mopanicollege.edu.za.
Thinking about a trade? Read engineering course requirements at TVET colleges.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Sir Val Duncan Campus?
On the corner of Calvin Ngobeni and Tambo streets in Namakgale, near Phalaborwa. It belongs to Mopani TVET College.
Which trades can I study at Sir Val Duncan Campus?
Its prospectus lists carpenter, bricklayer, electrician, fitter and turner, pipe fitter, plumber, welder, boilermaker, diesel mechanic and solar PV installer.

