Civil Engineering and Construction (TVET) Programmes at SA TVET Colleges 2026
45 programmes listed across 45 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 |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Eastcape Midlands TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Elundini TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Ikhala TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Ingwe TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| King Hintsa TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Lovedale TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Port Elizabeth TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Flavius Mareka TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Maluti TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Motheo TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Central Johannesburg TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Ekurhuleni West TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Tshwane North TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Tshwane South TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Elangeni TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Esayidi TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Majuba TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Mnambithi TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Mthashana TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Thekwini TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Umfolozi TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Umgungundlovu TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Capricorn TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Lephalale TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Letaba TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Mopani South East TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Sekhukhune TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Vhembe TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Waterberg TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Ehlanzeni TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Gert Sibande TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Nkangala TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Northern Cape Rural TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Northern Cape Urban TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Orbit TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Taletso TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Vuselela TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Boland TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Garden Route TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Northlink TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| South Cape TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| West Coast TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
| Coastal KZN TVET College TVET College |
Civil Engineering (N1-N6) N1-N6 Certificate · 18 months - 3 years |
16 | Math Lit OK (L3+) English L3+ |
Construction Worker, Site Supervisor |
Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications do I need to study Civil Engineering and Construction (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 Civil Engineering and Construction (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 Civil Engineering and Construction (TVET) programme take at a TVET college?
Programme durations: 18 months - 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 Civil Engineering and Construction (TVET) TVET qualification?
Career paths from Civil Engineering and Construction (TVET) programmes include: Construction Worker, Site Supervisor, Building Inspector. 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).