VerifiedLimpopo has seven public TVET colleges. Most use a placement or career assessment first, then an online application on the college’s portal. Here is a quick guide to each.
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The seven colleges
| College | Base | How to apply |
|---|---|---|
| Capricorn | Polokwane, Seshego, Senwabarwana, Ramokgopa | Learner Profiler pre-entry test, then capricorn.coltech.co.za |
| Letaba | Tzaneen, Maake, Giyani, Modjadji | Career guidance and placement assessment, then online; no admin fees |
| Mopani South East | Phalaborwa, Namakgale (Sir Val Duncan), Hoedspruit | Career guidance and placement test, then online form |
| Vhembe | Sibasa (Makwarela), Tshisimani, Mavhoi, Shingwedzi and others | Pre-entry placement test, then Vhembe MyAccess (iEnabler) |
| Sekhukhune | Including Dr CN Phatudi near Burgersfort | Online at sekhukhune.coltech.co.za |
| Lephalale | Lephalale, Modimolle, Bela-Bela Skills Centre | Online at lephalale.coltech.co.za |
| Waterberg | Waterberg District | Check the college’s official website |
For all Limpopo colleges
- Apply before the closing date; several colleges took 2027 applications in September 2026.
- Upload clear copies of your ID, results and proof of residence.
- Apply to NSFAS separately.
- Avoid NC(V) programmes closed to new Level 2 students from 2027 under DHET circular TC 0153.
Placement tests are on learnerprofiler.com or GoStudy. The similar address learnerprofiler.co.za is not valid.
College guides: Capricorn Polokwane, Letaba courses and Vhembe Makwarela.
Frequently asked questions
How many TVET colleges are in Limpopo?
Seven: Capricorn, Lephalale, Letaba, Mopani South East, Sekhukhune, Vhembe and Waterberg.
Do Limpopo TVET colleges have placement tests?
Most do. Capricorn, Vhembe, Letaba and Mopani require a career or placement assessment before applying.