PE TVET Colleges

Port Elizabeth TVET College is an institution with a long and successful history, but they are always looking towards the future. Their goal is to help our students develop the practical skills they need to achieve their dreams and meet the challenges of tomorrow. They offer a range of technical and vocational education and training programs to help our students become valuable contributors to the workforce and our community. Their three main campuses – Russell Road, Dower, and Iqhayiya – are united in our mission to provide our students with the knowledge and skills they need to succeed. We are committed to empowering our students and helping them make a positive impact on society.

Our core values are expressed on a day-by-day basis by

Respecting the rights and dignity of each individual
Personal integrity and ethical behaviour
Cultural diversity, tolerance and equality
Professionalism and excellence
Quality service provisioning
Accountability between all stakeholders
Open communication, transparency and shared decision making at all levels
Innovative and constructive change in line with the human resource development strategy and skills development strategy of the country

Why PE College

At Port Elizabeth College, we are dedicated to providing an excellent education. We believe that continuous improvement is key and never settle for mediocrity. We are here to support and empower driven individuals who understand the importance of education in helping our country thrive. Our motto, “Get Ahead, Get an Education,” reflects our commitment to helping our students succeed.

Why consider TVET

The TVET sector is one that offers endless opportunities for the student, the chosen industry and the community at large. The main responsibility of the TVET sector is to equip skilled individuals to meet the requirements for sustainable economic growth and development. Competent students receive the National Certificate (Vocational) NC(V) qualification after the all three levels, namely, Level 2, 3, and 4 on the National Qualification Framework (NQF).

Does TVET offer Financial Bursaries

In order to give the youth access to our TVET College, the government has made funds available in the form of bursaries to qualifying students that are in need of financial assistance and are able to demonstrate potential for academic success. The Department of Education TVET College bursary scheme assists students or intending to enrol at TVET Colleges for National Certificate Vocational (NCV) programmes, but who are unable to fund their studies. Students may apply based on the Means test administered by the college. The college manages the bursary award process.

You are eligible to apply for a bursary for if you are