2027 Applications at King Hintsa TVET College: A guide

King Hintsa TVET College is a public Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) college in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. It prepares learners with job-ready skills in areas like business, engineering, IT, tourism, hospitality and more. It has multiple campuses including Dutywa, Willowvale, Centane, Teko and Msombomvu.

About King Hintsa TVET College

The King Hintsa TVET College is a merger of former Centane Technical College, Teko Technical College, H.B. Tsengwa Technical College and Idutywa Satellite formerly known as Idutywa Community College.

This King Hintsa TVET College is situated in the South Eastern Region of the Eastern Cape. The Central Administration Office is at N2 Mthatha road, Butterworth next to WSU (Butterworth campus).

The college is spread between the two Local Municipality with two campuses Centane ,Teko and Admin Centre situated in Mnquma Local Municipality. Dutywa and HB Tsengwa Campuses are situated in Mbashe Local Municipality. College campuses are at a radius of + – 60 KM apart .

The college offers NC (V), Report 191 and Skills Development programs at different Campuses. The King Hintsa TVET College is well known for educating adults, out of school youth and project linked trainees ranging from learners with a low academic background to those who have had opportunities to enhance their educational level.

The King Hintsa TVET College is trying to address the socio-economic needs of the broader community, through innovation and delivery of responsive programmes.

2027 Applications at King Hintsa TVET College: What Students Need to know

Application Dates:

Opening Date: 01 September 2026

Closing Date: 30 September 2026

Available Courses for 2027 Academic Year:

Hospitality N4-N6
Marketing Management N4-N6
Tourism N4-N6
Public Relations N4-N6
Farming Management & Mechanisation N4-N6
Human Resource Management N4-N6
Financial Management N4-N6
Civil Engineering N4-N6
Electrical Engineering N4-N6
Hospitality NCV L2-L4
Marketing NCV L2-L4
Tourism NCV L2-L4
Office Administration NCV L2-L4
Civil Technology NCV L2-L4
Information Technology NCV L2-L4
Engineering & Related Design NCV L2-L4
Electrical Infrastructure Construction NCV L2-L4
Finance, Economics & Accounting NCV L2-L4

Admission Requirements:

For NATED Programmes

Applicants must have passed Matric with Mathematics and Physical Sciences, or completed relevant technical subjects, or passed NCV Level 4 in a related field.
Applicants must have passed Matric with Accounting, Business Studies, or other commercial subjects, or passed NCV Level 4 in a related field.
Applicants must have passed Matric with Business Studies, Hospitality, or Tourism, or passed NCV Level 4 in a related field.

For NCV Programmes

Applicants must have passed Grade 9, 10, or 11, or hold an ABET Level 4 certificate.
Applicants must have passed Grade 9, 10, or 11, or hold an ABET Level 4 certificate.
Applicants must have passed Grade 9, 10, or 11, or hold an ABET Level 4 certificate.

Applications Guidelines

Visit the official online application portal on the King Hintsa TVET College website.
You can also visit any campus for walk-in assistance with the online application.
For online applications, Create an Account

Choose a username, password and PIN — you’ll use this to log back in and track your application.
Complete the Career Guidance (It is compulsory)

There’s a compulsory career guidance stage where you explore careers before choosing your programme.
Upload all your certified documents in PDF format.
Submit Your Application

Accommodation

King Hintsa TVET College does not guarantee on-campus residence at all campuses.

Here’s how accommodation usually works:

Some learners find private hostels or shared housing near their campus.
Work-out living plans early — spots close to campus fill fast.
Ask the college admissions office or student support team for local housing options and advice.

Student Support Services

King Hintsa TVET College offers:

Career guidance and counselling
Academic support services to help you succeed
Student portals to track progress
Campus support staff you can visit in person