Automotive Repair and Maintenance (TVET) Programmes at SA TVET Colleges 2026
44 programmes listed across 44 TVET colleges. Free application. NSFAS funded.
NCV vs NATED: NCV (National Certificate Vocational) requires a Grade 9 pass. NATED (N1-N6 / Report 191) requires a Grade 9 pass, with N4-N6 needing N3 or equivalent. APS scores shown are indicative — TVET colleges do not use matric APS for admission.
| TVET College | Programme | Entry Level | Subject Requirements | Career Paths |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo City TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Eastcape Midlands TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Ikhala TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| King Hintsa TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Lovedale TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Port Elizabeth TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Flavius Mareka TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Goldfields TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Maluti TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Motheo TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Central Johannesburg TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Ekurhuleni West TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Tshwane North TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Tshwane South TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Elangeni TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Esayidi TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Majuba TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Mnambithi TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Mthashana TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Thekwini TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Umfolozi TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Umgungundlovu TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Capricorn TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Lephalale TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Letaba TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Mopani South East TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Sekhukhune TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Vhembe TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Waterberg TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Ehlanzeni TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Gert Sibande TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Nkangala TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Northern Cape Rural TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Northern Cape Urban TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Orbit TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Taletso TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Vuselela TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Boland TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Garden Route TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Northlink TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| South Cape TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| West Coast TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
| Ekurhuleni East TVET College TVET College |
Automotive Repair and Maintenance NC(V) Certificate · 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor |
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications do I need to study Automotive Repair and Maintenance (TVET) at a TVET college?
For NCV (National Certificate Vocational) programmes you need a Grade 9 pass — no matric required. For NATED (Report 191) N1-N6 programmes, a Grade 9 pass is the minimum, though some colleges prefer Grade 10 or 11. This makes TVET colleges accessible to learners who have not yet completed matric and to those who want a practical, work-focused qualification after school.
Is a Automotive Repair and Maintenance (TVET) programme free in South Africa?
Application to all 50 public TVET colleges in South Africa is completely free. Tuition fees vary by college but NSFAS (National Student Financial Aid Scheme) covers tuition, accommodation, and a living allowance for eligible students. To qualify for NSFAS: South African citizenship and household income under R350,000 per year. SASSA grant recipients automatically qualify. Apply at nsfas.org.za.
How long does the Automotive Repair and Maintenance (TVET) programme take at a TVET college?
Programme durations: 3 years. NCV programmes run over 3 years (Levels 2, 3, and 4). NATED N1-N6 programmes take 18 months to 3 years depending on how you complete the practical (18 months in-college plus 18 months workplace experience required for a trade test). Once you pass the DHET trade test you become a certified artisan.
What jobs can I get with a Automotive Repair and Maintenance (TVET) TVET qualification?
Career paths from Automotive Repair and Maintenance (TVET) programmes include: Motor Mechanic, Service Advisor, Workshop Manager. Artisan trades are among the highest-demand occupations in South Africa. The construction, mining, manufacturing, and energy sectors have chronic shortages of qualified technical workers — meaning strong employment prospects and competitive salaries for qualified graduates.
Can I go to university after completing a TVET programme?
Yes. An NCV Level 4 with the right subjects is equivalent to matric and can be used to apply to university, though APS requirements still apply. Completing N6 and a trade test qualifies you as a certified artisan — you can then pursue a National Diploma or B-Tech at a University of Technology. Many TVET graduates also enter the workforce first and study further part-time.
Disclaimer: TVET programme offerings, entry requirements, and NSFAS eligibility may change annually. Always verify directly with the college before applying. Artisan trade test requirements are set by DHET and sector training authorities (SETAs).