All 50 public TVET colleges accept applications online. What differs is the system: most use a placement or career tool first, and then one of two application platforms. Knowing which one your college uses helps you prepare.
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The main application systems
| System | What it looks like | Colleges we verified |
|---|---|---|
| iEnabler | Addresses containing ienabler and pls/prodi41 | SWGC, CJC, EWC, KSD, Ehlanzeni, Buffalo City, Gert Sibande, Ingwe, Vuselela, NCUTVET |
| Coltech | Addresses ending in coltech.co.za | Thekwini, uMfolozi, Capricorn, Nkangala, Goldfields, Motheo, Mthashana, South Cape, Tshwane South |
| Placement tools | learnerprofiler.com or gostudy.net | Used before applying at most colleges |
Preparing for any system
- A cellphone number and email in your name.
- PDF copies of your ID, results and proof of residence.
- Time for the placement assessment.
Coltech portals often do not load outside South Africa. If a portal will not open, try again later or on a different network.
Links by college: official application links.
Frequently asked questions
Do all TVET colleges have online applications?
Yes. Public TVET colleges now take applications online.
What is iEnabler?
A student system many colleges use for online applications, registration and student logins.

