Applications to study at Esayidi TVET College in 2026 will open from 1 September 2025 to 30 September 2025. This page will guide you through the online application process for Esayidi TVET College 2026, including which documents you need, how to complete your application, and which campuses are available in both the Inland and Coastal areas.
Esayidi TVET College operates across six campuses and offers full-time NCV and NATED (Report 191) programmes. The college is based in the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast region and is funded by the Department of Higher Education and Training (DHET), with most programmes eligible for NSFAS bursaries.
---Advert---
How to Apply at Esayidi TVET College for 2026
Follow these steps to complete your online application for the 2026 academic year at Esayidi TVET College:
- Complete the Career Guidance Questionnaire
Begin by exploring your study interests through the career guidance tool. You must complete this before you can access the next steps.- You may pause the process and return later. Keep your username and password safe.
- Take the Pre-Entry Placement Assessment
- This is a compulsory part of the application.
- You will be recommended courses based on your responses.
- If you choose a different course, you will need to sign an acknowledgement.
- Access the Online Application Portal
Go to: https://esayiditvet.co.za/registration-process- Register a profile on the application system.
- Select your preferred campus, academic year (2026), and course.
- Upload all required documents in PDF format.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed.
Documents Required for Esayidi TVET College 2026 Application
You must upload certified PDF versions of the following:
- Your South African ID
- Parent/guardian’s ID (if you are under 18)
- Latest academic results (e.g., Grade 9 for NCV, Grade 12 for NATED)
- Proof of residence (not older than 3 months)
- Any additional documents required by the course
Esayidi TVET College Campuses
Esayidi TVET College is split between Coastal Campuses and Inland Campuses. Each offers different course types. Select your campus based on the course you want to apply for.
Coastal Campuses
These campuses typically offer courses in Business Studies, Hospitality, Engineering, and Tourism.
Inland Campuses
Inland campuses focus more on Office Administration, Primary Agriculture, and Engineering N1–N6 programmes.
Courses offered at Esayidi TVET College for 2026
Esayidi TVET College will be offering a variety of practical and industry-focused qualifications in 2026 across its inland and coastal campuses in KwaZulu-Natal. These include National Certificate Vocational (NCV) programmes and Report 191/NATED courses. All programmes are full-time, and admission requirements vary depending on the qualification level.
NCV programmes offered at Esayidi TVET College for 2026
The National Certificate Vocational (NCV) programmes are full-time, three-year courses aimed at students who have completed at least Grade 9. These courses combine academic learning with hands-on training in a specific field, preparing students for direct entry into the job market or further studies.
NCV courses available in 2026:
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Office Administration
- Marketing
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Civil Engineering and Building Construction
- Primary Agriculture
- Finance, Economics and Accounting
Entry requirement: Grade 9
Campuses: Vary by programme (Coastal and Inland campuses)
Report 191 (NATED) programmes offered at Esayidi TVET College for 2026
Esayidi TVET College will also offer Report 191 programmes in 2026, which include both business-related qualifications (N4–N6) and engineering studies (N1–N6). These courses are ideal for students who have completed Grade 10–12 and are looking to specialise in a formal vocational field.
Business and management NATED programmes (N4–N6):
- Business Management
- Management Assistant
- Public Management
- Human Resource Management
- Financial Management
Engineering NATED programmes (N1–N6):
- Electrical Engineering
- Mechanical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
Entry requirements:
- Grade 10 or 11 for N1–N3 Engineering
- Grade 12 for N4–N6 (Business and Engineering)
Entry Requirements for Esayidi TVET College 2026 Application
Each programme has its own minimum academic requirements. Here is a summary:
- NCV Level 2:
- Minimum: Grade 9
- Must be willing to study full-time for 3 years
- Includes internal and external assessments
- Engineering N1–N3:
- Minimum: Grade 10 with Maths and Physical Science
- Mathematical Literacy not accepted
- N4–N6 (Business):
- Minimum: Grade 12
- Some programmes require specific subjects like Accounting or Business Studies
- Other Notes:
- Pre-entry placement test is compulsory
- You may be required to sign a disclaimer if your chosen course differs from the system recommendation
Other TVET Colleges to apply at around KZN:
- Coastal TVET College 2026 Application
- Elangeni TVET College 2026 Application
- Esayidi TVET College 2026 Application
- Majuba TVET College 2026 Application
- Mnambithi TVET College 2026 Application
- Mthashana TVET College 2026 Application
- Thekwini TVET College 2026 Application
- Umfolozi TVET College 2026 Application
- Umgungundlovu TVET College 2026 Application