Port Elizabeth TVET College applications for the 2027 academic year are now open for selected National Certificate (Vocational) — NC(V) Level 2 programmes.
Prospective students in Gqeberha and surrounding areas who want to pursue vocational and technical education can submit their applications online from 1 September to 30 September 2026.
Importantly, the current advertised 2027 application window is specifically for NC(V) programmes, and applicants should not assume that every programme historically offered by Port Elizabeth TVET College is accepting new students during this application period.
For students researching their options, Edupstairs has created a dedicated Port Elizabeth TVET College 2027 Courses, Requirements and Applications Explorer, where prospective students can search programmes, campuses, qualification types and admission information before proceeding to the official application system.
Explore Port Elizabeth TVET College Courses and Requirements on Edupstairs
Port Elizabeth TVET College 2027 Applications: Important Dates
The current application period is:
Online applications:
1–30 September 2026
Online and onsite application support:
7–18 September 2026
Applicants should submit their applications as early as possible rather than waiting until 30 September.
Applying early gives students additional time to correct missing documents, complete the compulsory PACE Test and address possible problems with their applications.
Who Can Apply for the Current 2027 NC(V) Intake?
The advertised 2027 intake has specific eligibility conditions.
Applicants must:
- Have passed Grade 9
- Not have completed Grade 12
- Meet the programme-specific requirements
- Have Mathematics and Science if applying for the advertised Engineering programmes
This is particularly important for applicants who already have Matric.
The current September 2026 application campaign is specifically advertising NC(V) Level 2 opportunities for applicants who have not completed Grade 12.
Applicants with Matric should therefore not simply submit an application for these programmes without checking whether another 2027 programme or intake is appropriate for their qualification level.
Port Elizabeth TVET College NC(V) Programmes Open for 2027
The programmes advertised for the current application period are spread across Russell Road, Dower and Iqhayiya campuses.
Russell Road Campus
Applicants can apply for:
- NC(V) Level 2 Tourism
- NC(V) Level 2 Hospitality
- NC(V) Level 2 Information Technology and Computer Science
Dower Campus
Applications are available for:
- NC(V) Level 2 Transport and Logistics
- NC(V) Level 2 Safety in Society
Iqhayiya Campus
Engineering-focused applicants can consider:
- NC(V) Level 2 Civil Engineering and Building Construction
- NC(V) Level 2 Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- NC(V) Level 2 Engineering and Related Design
- NC(V) Level 2 Mechatronics
Remember that Mathematics and Science are mandatory for the advertised Engineering programmes.
Applicants should select their programme carefully because different courses lead towards very different career pathways.
What Is an NC(V) Qualification?
The National Certificate (Vocational), commonly referred to as NC(V), is a vocational qualification offered at public TVET colleges.
It progresses through:
- NC(V) Level 2
- NC(V) Level 3
- NC(V) Level 4
Port Elizabeth TVET College explains that NC(V) programmes combine theoretical education with practical experience within a vocational field.
This makes the qualification particularly useful for learners who want to start developing career-specific knowledge and practical skills after Grade 9 rather than following only the conventional Grade 10–12 school route.
Successfully completing NC(V) Level 4 can potentially create pathways into employment, apprenticeships, learnerships, occupational training or further studies, depending on the qualification and the admission requirements of the next institution or programme.
Explore All Port Elizabeth TVET College Programmes on Edupstairs
The programmes currently accepting applications should not be confused with the college’s complete academic catalogue.
Edupstairs has developed a dedicated Port Elizabeth TVET College explorer containing structured information about programmes associated with the college.
Prospective students can explore:
- NC(V) programmes
- NATED/Report 191 programmes
- Occupational programmes
- Programme levels
- Campuses
- Admission guidance
View Port Elizabeth TVET College 2027 Courses
The Edupstairs explorer currently contains 37 structured programme records across three programme categories.
Examples in the broader college catalogue include Business Management, Financial Management, Hospitality, Human Resources Management, Legal Secretary, Management Assistant, Marketing Management, Public Management, Tourism, Finance, Economics and Accounting, Information Technology and Computer Science, Safety in Society, Transport and Logistics and various technical and occupational programmes.
However, a programme appearing in the broader catalogue does not automatically mean applications for that programme are currently open for 2027.
Always check the active application portal.
How to Apply to Port Elizabeth TVET College for 2027
Port Elizabeth TVET College uses an online application process.
Applicants should use the official college website: Visit Port Elizabeth TVET College
Applicants should then:
- Visit the Port Elizabeth TVET College website.
- Click “APPLY”.
- Follow the online application instructions.
- Complete the required personal and academic information.
- Upload clear copies of all required supporting documents.
- Complete the compulsory PACE Test.
- Save the PACE Test results.
- Upload the PACE Test results to the application system.
- Complete the remaining application steps.
- Submit the application and retain the application/student details for future reference.
Applicants should carefully check everything before submitting.
An incorrect ID number, wrong programme selection, unreadable document or incomplete placement assessment can cause unnecessary delays.
The PACE Test Is Compulsory
One of the most important parts of the Port Elizabeth TVET College application process is the PACE Test.
The college’s official Student Mail & Tests page confirms that prospective students must complete the compulsory PACE placement test.
The test should therefore not be skipped.
For the current 2027 application process, applicants are instructed to complete the PACE Test, save their results and upload those results before proceeding with their application.
Important Warning About PACE Test Results
If the PACE Test results are not uploaded, the ITS application system can flag the application RED, indicating that the test has not been completed.
Do not assume that simply completing the test is enough.
Make sure the required result is correctly uploaded to the application.
Documents Required for Port Elizabeth TVET College Applications
Applicants should prepare their documents before starting the application.
The current 2027 application notice requires:
- SAPS-certified copy of the applicant’s ID
- SAPS-certified copy of the parent or guardian’s ID
- SAPS-certified copy of the applicant’s latest school results
- Proof of residential address
Documents should be clear and readable.
Applicants should avoid uploading photographs where important information has been cut off, blurred or obscured.
Where certification is required, make sure the uploaded document clearly shows the relevant certification.
Port Elizabeth TVET College Application Status Check for 2027
Submitting an application does not mean that you have been accepted.
The college must still process the application and determine whether the applicant meets the requirements and whether space is available.
Applicants should retain their student/application information after completing the online process and use the official college application/student system to follow their admission progress where status functionality is available.
Applicants should also monitor:
- SMS notifications
- Student/application portal notifications
- Requests for outstanding documents
- Admission or registration instructions
Do not confuse an application confirmation with an admission offer.
Similarly, never pay someone claiming that they can “change” your application status or guarantee admission. Admission decisions can only be made through the college’s official processes.
Port Elizabeth TVET College NSFAS Funding for 2027
Port Elizabeth TVET College is a public TVET college, which means qualifying students can potentially receive funding through the National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS), subject to the eligibility requirements and funding rules applicable to the 2027 academic year.
Students should understand that there are two separate processes:
- Apply to Port Elizabeth TVET College for admission.
- Apply to NSFAS for financial aid.
Applying to the college does not automatically create a NSFAS application.
Likewise, receiving a NSFAS funding outcome does not automatically mean that Port Elizabeth TVET College has admitted you.
Apply for NSFAS
Applicants should use the official NSFAS website
NSFAS normally assesses factors including citizenship, household financial circumstances, registration at an eligible public institution and other applicable funding criteria.
The exact rules and allowances applicable to the 2027 funding cycle should always be checked against NSFAS’s current guidelines.
Applicants should not rely on old NSFAS dates from previous academic years.
What Can NSFAS Cover for TVET Students?
Depending on the applicable funding rules and the student’s circumstances, NSFAS funding for qualifying TVET students can include tuition and applicable allowances.
Allowances can differ according to factors such as accommodation arrangements, distance from the institution and the NSFAS funding rules applicable to the academic year.
Prospective students should therefore avoid assuming that every NSFAS-funded student receives exactly the same allowance.
Port Elizabeth TVET College Bursaries
Financial assistance is an important consideration for many TVET applicants.
Port Elizabeth TVET College’s official information explains that government bursary support exists to assist qualifying students who need financial assistance and demonstrate the potential for academic success.
Historically published college bursary guidance identifies important considerations such as:
- South African citizenship
- Enrolment or intended enrolment in an eligible programme
- Financial need
- Academic potential
For students entering in 2027, however, the current NSFAS and bursary rules should be checked before relying on older funding criteria.
Students should also watch for funding opportunities from:
- SETAs
- Government departments
- Municipalities
- Employers
- Industry partnerships
- Learnership and apprenticeship programmes
Funding opportunities outside NSFAS can have completely separate application periods and eligibility criteria.
SETAs and Port Elizabeth TVET College Students
Students should also learn about South Africa’s Sector Education and Training Authorities (SETAs).
SETAs can play an important role after or during TVET studies by supporting opportunities such as:
- Learnerships
- Apprenticeships
- Skills programmes
- Workplace experience
- Work Integrated Learning
- Internships
- Artisan development
- Bursaries
The SETA most relevant to a student will depend on the sector and qualification.
For example, students pursuing engineering, construction, transport, tourism, hospitality, IT or business programmes may eventually interact with different sector authorities.
Edupstairs has developed a dedicated SETA Platform where students can explore South Africa’s SETAs and the programmes and pathways associated with them.
Explore the Edupstairs SETA Platform
Students should remember that a SETA being relevant to a qualification does not mean that it is automatically funding that particular student or programme in 2027. A current funded opportunity must exist.
Port Elizabeth TVET College Past Exam Question Papers and Memoranda
Students who eventually enrol at Port Elizabeth TVET College should also know where to find past examination resources.
Edupstairs has developed a dedicated TVET Past Exam Papers and Memoranda Library based on national TVET examination resources.
The library allows TVET students to find available past question papers and memoranda for NC(V) and NATED/Report 191 examinations.
Past papers can help students:
- Understand examination formats
- Practise answering questions under timed conditions
- Identify frequently tested topics
- Become familiar with the structure of national examinations
- Compare answers with available memoranda
- Prepare for revision
Students should use past papers as a study resource rather than simply memorising old answers.
Find TVET Past Exam Papers and Memoranda on Edupstairs
Visit Edupstairs and access the TVET Past Exam Papers and Memoranda Library to search the available national examination resources.
Port Elizabeth TVET College Campuses
Port Elizabeth TVET College operates several teaching sites in Gqeberha.
The Edupstairs 2027 college explorer records:
- Dower Campus
- Iqhayiya Campus
- Kemsley Park Campus
- Russell Road Campus
- Victoria Site
Not every programme is available at every campus.
This is why students should check both the programme and campus before applying.
Russell Road Campus
Russell Road Campus has historically offered a combination of NC(V) and NATED programmes.
The official college website lists programmes associated with the campus including areas such as Information Technology and Computer Science, Finance, Economics and Accounting and various business-related NATED programmes.
For the current 2027 NC(V) Level 2 application window, the advertised Russell Road options are:
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Information Technology and Computer Science
Applicants should use the active application portal as the final authority for programme availability.
Dower Campus
Dower Campus provides a strong business and vocational programme offering.
The college’s official campus information lists NC(V) programmes including Safety in Society, Transport and Logistics and Office Administration, alongside several NATED business programmes.
For the current 2027 intake, the advertised NC(V) Level 2 programmes are:
- Transport and Logistics
- Safety in Society
Iqhayiya Campus
Iqhayiya Campus is particularly important for students interested in engineering and artisan-related pathways.
The 2027 application notice advertises:
- Civil Engineering and Building Construction
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Engineering and Related Design
- Mechatronics
Applicants interested in these programmes must pay particular attention to the Mathematics and Science requirement.
Engineering qualifications can potentially create pathways towards artisan occupations, technical employment, apprenticeships and further technical education.
Applicants Living With Disabilities Are Encouraged to Apply
Port Elizabeth TVET College specifically encourages applicants living with disabilities to apply.
Applicants who require assistance during the application process should use the college’s official support channels or the onsite application-support period.
The advertised online/onsite application support period runs from 7–18 September 2026.
Do not abandon an application because you are experiencing difficulty with the online system. Seek assistance while the support period is available.
Contact Port Elizabeth TVET College
The official college website currently publishes the following central and campus contact numbers:
- Central Administration: 041 509 6000
- Russell Road Campus: 041 509 6300
- Dower Campus: 041 509 6200
- Iqhayiya Campus: 041 509 6450
- Kemsley Park: 041 509 6076
- Victoria Site: 041 509 6305
- Central Administration email: pecom@pec.edu.za
Applicants should use official college contact channels if they experience application problems.
What Should You Do After Submitting Your Application?
After applying, do not simply assume that the process is finished.
Keep:
- Your application/student number
- Copies of uploaded documents
- PACE Test results
- Application confirmation
- Email correspondence
- SMS notifications
Continue checking your application status.
You should also start preparing for NSFAS separately if you require financial assistance.
If the college makes an admission offer, read the instructions carefully and complete any required acceptance or registration steps before the specified deadline.
Tools you may find useful:
- SETA Platform
- RDP / BNG Housing Eligibility Checker
- SASSA Grant Eligibility Checker
- SAPS / Metro / Traffic / DCS Eligibility Checker
- Youth Employment Eligibility Checker
- SA Bursary & NSFAS Eligibility Checker
- UIF Benefits Eligibility Checker and Payment Estimator
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Need Help?
Important Advice for Port Elizabeth TVET College 2027 Applicants
The most important point about the current application campaign is that applicants should apply according to the actual advertised 2027 intake, rather than choosing a programme based solely on an old prospectus or historical course list.
Start by researching the programmes on Edupstairs:
Explore Port Elizabeth TVET College 2027
Then proceed to the official college website to submit the application.
Before applying, make sure that:
- You meet the Grade 9 requirement
- You have not completed Grade 12 for this particular advertised intake
- You meet Mathematics and Science requirements where applicable
- Your documents are certified and readable
- You have selected the correct campus
- You complete the PACE Test
- You upload the PACE Test results
- You submit before 30 September 2026
- You keep proof of the application
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are Port Elizabeth TVET College applications open for 2027?
Yes. The advertised online application period for the current 2027 NC(V) Level 2 intake is 1–30 September 2026.
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Which programmes are open?
The advertised programmes include Tourism, Hospitality, Information Technology and Computer Science, Transport and Logistics, Safety in Society, Civil Engineering and Building Construction, Electrical Infrastructure Construction, Engineering and Related Design and Mechatronics.
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Can I apply with Grade 9?
Yes. Applicants for the advertised NC(V) Level 2 intake must have passed Grade 9.
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Can I apply if I already have Matric?
The current advertised intake states that applicants must not have completed Grade 12. Matric applicants should therefore investigate other appropriate programmes or future intakes rather than assuming they qualify for this particular application campaign.
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Do Engineering applicants need Mathematics and Science?
Yes. The current notice specifically states that Mathematics and Science are mandatory for Engineering programmes.
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Is the PACE Test compulsory?
Yes. Port Elizabeth TVET College’s official website identifies the PACE placement test as compulsory for prospective students. Applicants for the current intake must also upload their PACE Test results as instructed.
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What happens if I don’t upload my PACE Test results?
The current application instructions warn that ITS can flag the application in red if the PACE Test results have not been uploaded.
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Does Port Elizabeth TVET College accept NSFAS?
Qualifying students at the public TVET college can apply for NSFAS funding, subject to NSFAS’s applicable eligibility and funding rules.
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Does applying to PE TVET College automatically apply me for NSFAS?
No. College admission and NSFAS funding are separate application processes.
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How do I check my Port Elizabeth TVET College application status?
Keep your application/student credentials and use the official college application/student system to follow the application where status functionality is provided. Applicants should also monitor official SMS and email communication from the college.
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Where can I find Port Elizabeth TVET College courses?
Use the Edupstairs Port Elizabeth TVET College 2027 Explorer
It provides structured programme, qualification and campus information to help prospective students research their options.
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Where can TVET students find past exam papers?
Edupstairs provides a dedicated TVET Past Exam Papers and Memoranda Library where students can search available national NC(V) and NATED/Report 191 examination resources.
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Does meeting the minimum requirements guarantee admission?
No. Meeting minimum requirements does not automatically guarantee a place. Admission can still depend on complete documentation, programme requirements, the application process and available capacity.
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Can applicants living with disabilities apply?
Yes. Applicants living with disabilities are specifically encouraged to apply.
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When can applicants get onsite application assistance?
The advertised online/onsite application-support period is 7–18 September 2026.
Reminder: Apply Before 30 September 2026
Prospective students interested in the advertised Port Elizabeth TVET College NC(V) Level 2 programmes should not wait until the final day.
The key dates are:
Applications open: 1 September 2026
Application support: 7–18 September 2026
Applications close: 30 September 2026
Research the programme first using the Edupstairs Port Elizabeth TVET College Explorer, prepare your certified documents, complete the compulsory PACE Test and submit your application through the official college system.
Explore Port Elizabeth TVET College 2027 Courses
Official Port Elizabeth TVET College Website
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Disclaimer
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