VerifiedMakwarela Campus in Sibasa, Limpopo, is Vhembe TVET College’s oldest campus. It was established in 1963 as the region’s first technical college, later known as the Technical College of Venda, and was gazetted as Makwarela Campus in 2009. It offers the widest range of Vhembe programmes.
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Contact
| Details | |
|---|---|
| Address | Portion 15 of 278 Mphaphuli, Sibasa, Thulamela Municipality |
| Phone | 015 963 3490/1 or 015 963 7100 |
| makwarela@vhembecollege.edu.za | |
| Postal | Private Bag X2201, Sibasa 0970 |
Programmes listed for Makwarela
| Type | Programmes | 2027 |
|---|---|---|
| NC(V) | Hospitality; Tourism; IT and Computer Science; Electrical Infrastructure Construction; Civil Engineering; Engineering and Related Design | Continuing |
| NC(V) | Management; Marketing; Finance, Economics and Accounting; Office Administration; Process Plant Operations | No new Level 2 students |
| NATED business N4 to N6 | Human Resource, Financial, Marketing, Business and Public Management; Management Assistant; Clothing Production; Hospitality | Being phased out |
| NATED engineering | Chemical, civil, electrical and mechanical | N4 to N6 only, being phased out |
The 2027 column reflects DHET circular TC 0153.
Entry requirements (Vhembe 2025 flyer)
- NC(V): Grade 9.
- NATED business: Grade 12 or a diploma pass.
- NATED engineering: Grade 12 with mathematics and physical sciences.
Applying
Go to vhembecollege.edu.za, then Quick Links, Vhembe MyAccess and Apply online now. The pre-entry placement test is compulsory first. See Mavhoi Campus for another Vhembe campus.
Frequently asked questions
Where is Vhembe TVET College Makwarela Campus?
At Portion 15 of 278 Mphaphuli, Sibasa, in the Thulamela Municipality.
What is the Makwarela Campus email address?
makwarela@vhembecollege.edu.za.