Sedibeng TVET College is a public college formed in April 2002 through the merger of the former Lekoa (now Sebokeng), Vereeniging and Vanderbijlpark Technical Colleges, under the Department of Higher Education and Training. Headquartered in Vereeniging in the Sedibeng District of Gauteng, it operates four campuses: Vereeniging, Vanderbijlpark, Sebokeng, and Heidelberg (established as a satellite campus in 2007). The college serves approximately 17,000 to 21,000 students, supported by roughly 350 lecturers and 150 support staff. It is known for offering a mix of NC(V) programmes, occupational (trade and business) qualifications, and NATED (N-course) programmes, with a stated vision of aligning education to the Fourth Industrial Revolution and the Green Economy; N4 NATED intakes are being phased out, with 2026 cited as the final intake year.
Programmes Offered
- Occupational Programmes – Engineering & Trades: Electrician (NQF L4, 3 years), Fitter and Turner (NQF L4, 3 years), Automotive Motor Mechanics (NQF L4, 3 years), Boilermaker (NQF L4, 3 years), Welder (NQF L4, 3 years), Bricklayer (NQF L4, 3 years), CNC Milling Machinist (NQF L4, 1 year), CNC Turning Machinist (NQF L4, 1 year)
- Occupational Programmes – Service & Hospitality: Hairdresser (NQF L4, 3 years), Chef (NQF L5, 3 years)
- Occupational Programmes – Business & Administration: Management Assistant (NQF L5, 2 years), Bookkeeper (NQF L5, 3 years), Office Administrator (NQF L5, 3 years), Tourist Information Officer (NQF L5, 2 years), Conference and Event Organiser (NQF L5, 2 years), Marketing Coordinator (NQF L5, 1-2 years)
- Occupational Programmes – Technology: Computer Technician (NQF L5, 2 years)
- NC(V) Engineering Studies (Levels 2-4): Civil Engineering & Building Construction, Electrical Infrastructure Construction, Engineering and Related Design, Mechatronics, Information Technology & Computer Science
- NC(V) Business Studies (Levels 2-4): Office Administration, Marketing, E-Management, Hospitality
- Skills Programmes (vary by campus): New Venture Creation, End User Computing (Basic/Intermediate/Advanced), Conflict Management, Assistant Baker, Assessment Practitioner, Early Childhood Caregiver, Kitchen Appliances Repair, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Workplace Preparation, Renewable Energy Workshop Assistant, plumbing-related short courses
- Bridging Programmes: Pre-Learning Programme (PLP), full-time, for Grade 9 graduates (being phased out from 2027)
- NATED (N-course) Programmes: N4-level NATED programmes referenced on the site as being phased out, with the last intake noted for 2026 (specific N-course subject list not published in the pages reviewed)
- Vereeniging Campus: Occupational Certificates in Hairdresser, Electrician, Fitter and Turner, Computer Technician, CNC Milling Machinist, CNC Turning Machinist; NC(V) Engineering Studies (Electrical Infrastructure Construction, Engineering & Related Design, Mechatronics, IT & Computer Science); Pre-Learning Programme
- Vanderbijlpark Campus: Occupational Certificates in Chef, Management Assistant, Bookkeeper, Tourist Information Officer, Conference and Event Organiser, Marketing Coordinator; NC(V) Business Studies (Hospitality); Skills Programmes (New Venture Creation, End User Computing, Conflict Management, Assistant Baker, Assessment Practitioner, Early Childhood Caregiver, Kitchen Appliances Repair, Shielded Metal Arc Welding, Workplace Preparation); Pre-Learning Programme
- Sebokeng Campus: Occupational Certificates in Electrician, Fitter and Turner, Automotive Motor Mechanics, Boilermaker, Welder, Bricklayer, Bookkeeper, Marketing Coordinator, Office Administrator; NC(V) Engineering Studies (Civil Engineering & Building Construction, Electrical Infrastructure Construction, Engineering & Related Design, Mechatronics); NC(V) Business Studies (Office Administration, Marketing, E-Management); Skills Programmes; Pre-Learning Programme
- Heidelberg Campus: Occupational Certificates in Electrician, Fitter and Turner, Management Assistant, Office Administrator; NC(V) Engineering Studies (Electrical Infrastructure Construction, Engineering & Related Design); NC(V) Business Studies (Office Administration); Skills Programmes (New Venture Creation, End User Computing Basic/Intermediate/Advanced, Conflict Management, Renewable Energy Workshop Assistant); Pre-Learning Programme
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