Elangeni TVET College is now accepting online applications for the 2026 academic year. This public institution in KwaZulu-Natal offers various vocational and technical programmes that are eligible for NSFAS funding.
How to Apply Online
To complete your application for 2026, follow these steps:
- Career Interest Questionnaire: You must start with this screening. It helps match your interests with the most suitable course.
- Access the Portal: Visit the Elangeni Application Portal.
- Register Your Account: Click on Register a new account and create a profile using your ID number and email address.
- Select Year and Campus: Choose 2026 as your academic year and pick your preferred campus from the list.
- Choose Your Course: Select the specific programme you wish to study.
- Submit and Upload: Upload your supporting documents and submit. You will receive a reference number once complete.
Documents Required
You must upload certified copies of these documents (certified within the last 3 months):
- Your South African ID.
- Your parent or guardian’s ID (if you are under 18).
- Your latest school report (Grade 9 for NCV; Grade 12 for N4–N6).
- Proof of residence.
- Proof of your NSFAS application (or proof of payment if you are self-funded).
Campus Locations and Specialisations
Elangeni operates across several campuses in and around Durban. Courses are campus-specific:
| Campus | Main Specialisations |
| Mpumalanga | Engineering & Business |
| Ntuzuma | Business & Management |
| Inanda | Primary Agriculture & Hospitality |
| KwaDabeka | ECD & Education |
| KwaMashu | Engineering Studies |
| Pinetown | IT & Business |
| Ndwedwe | General NCV Programmes |
| Qadi | NCV & NATED Options |
Courses Offered for 2026
National Certificate Vocational (NCV)
These are three-year full-time programmes.
- Requirement: Minimum Grade 9 pass.
- Fields: Electrical Infrastructure, Office Administration, Tourism, Hospitality, Marketing, Primary Agriculture, Civil Engineering, and IT/Computer Science.
NATED Programmes (Report 191)
- Business Studies (N4–N6): Business Management, Financial Management, Human Resource Management, Public Management, and Management Assistant.
- Requirement: Grade 12 pass.
- Engineering Studies (N1–N6): Electrical, Civil, and Mechanical Engineering.
- Requirement: Grade 10 or 11 for N1–N3; Grade 12 for N4.
Entry Requirements Summary
- NCV: Minimum Grade 9 pass; 3 years full-time study.
- Engineering N1–N3: Minimum Grade 10 with Mathematics and Physical Science (Mathematical Literacy is not accepted).
- Business N4–N6: National Senior Certificate (Grade 12).
- Skills Programmes: Requirements vary from Grade 9 to 11.
Please note that meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Selection is based on academic results and the availability of space at your chosen campus.