2027 Intake · East Rand, Gauteng
Apply to Ekurhuleni East TVET College — practical skills across the East Rand.
Ekurhuleni East is spread over six delivery sites across Springs, Benoni, Brakpan, Daveyton, Kwa-Thema and the Artisan & Skills Development Centre, offering NCV, NATED and artisan-focused programmes. Here's exactly what you need, and how the college's rolling intake system works.
About the college
Serving the East Rand since 2002
Ekurhuleni East TVET College was established in 2002 and has grown into one of Gauteng's leading public technical and vocational education institutions. The college is spread over six geographic areas in the Eastern Region of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, often described as sitting across the "Lakeside" and "Southside" of the college's footprint — Springs, Benoni and Brakpan campuses offer Business Studies, with Springs also delivering ICT, Hospitality and Tourism; Daveyton and Kwa-Thema offer Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, with Kwa-Thema also offering Civil Engineering.
The college's sixth delivery site, the Artisan & Skills Development Centre (ASDC), was established in 2016 to support the Department of Higher Education and Training's national artisan development targets under the National Development Plan (Vision 2030). The ASDC focuses purely on Artisan Training and Skills Programmes — including Plumbing, Electrical, General Construction, Carpentry, and Tiling and Flooring — and hosts a Dual System Pilot Project offering a three-year apprenticeship in Electrical and Plumbing.
Good to know
Ekurhuleni East doesn't run a single fixed application window every year — a main intake round has recently opened around September, with a separate Trimester 2 window opening in March for selected programmes. Always check www.eec.edu.za or call (011) 730 6600 for your programme's current status.
Plan ahead
2027 key application dates
Ekurhuleni East's dates shift year to year and by programme — the window below reflects the recent pattern and is a strong planning guide, not a fixed deadline.
Main application round opens
The 2026 cycle's main round opened 1 September 2025 — a similar early-September opening is a reasonable planning guide for 2027, but always confirm.
Main round closes
Recent cycles have closed the main round around the end of October — confirm the exact closing date for your programme and campus, as this can vary.
Trimester 2 intake
A separate Trimester 2 window has opened in mid-March and closed at the end of April for selected NCV and Report 191 programmes, subject to space.
Registration
Confirmed and returning students typically register in January, ahead of the new academic year.
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How to apply to Ekurhuleni East
Applications are submitted online through the college's digital registration portal, accessible via desktop, laptop, tablet or smartphone.
Before you start
- Decide on your programme, qualification type and delivery site — Springs, Benoni, Brakpan, Daveyton, Kwa-Thema and the ASDC each specialise differently.
- Gather your South African ID or birth certificate (or passport for international applicants), latest school results, and proof of residence.
- Have a parent or guardian's ID ready if applicable, and check whether SAQA evaluation or a study permit applies to you as an international applicant.
Submit online
- Go to the official Ekurhuleni East website at www.eec.edu.za and navigate to the "Studying at EEC" or "Online Applications" section.
- Register as a new applicant and complete any placement or career guidance questionnaire, if required.
- Choose your preferred campus and course carefully, then upload all certified documents in PDF format.
- Double-check your personal details, submit, and track your status via SMS or email updates.
Understand the options
NCV, NATED, or artisan routes?
NC(V) — National Certificate (Vocational)
The college's major programme offering, spanning Business Studies, Engineering, ICT and Hospitality & Tourism across its campuses.
NATED (Report 191)
Structured N4–N6 programmes in fields such as Civil, Mechanical and Electrical Engineering and Business Studies, progressing toward a National Diploma.
Artisan & Short Skills Programmes
Plumbing, Electrical, General Construction, Carpentry, and Tiling and Flooring, ranging from six-week short courses to trade test level.
Pre-Vocational Learning Programmes (PLP)
Entry-level programmes designed to prepare learners for further vocational study, programme-dependent.
Checklist
Documents you'll need
- South African ID or birth certificate (passport for international applicants)
- Latest school results or academic record
- Certified proof of residence address
- Parent or guardian's ID, if applicable
- SAQA evaluation and valid study permit, for international applicants
Costs
Application & registration fees
Where you could study
Fields of study at a glance
Field
Engineering Studies
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering at Daveyton and Kwa-Thema, with Civil Engineering also offered at Kwa-Thema.
Field
Business Studies
Offered at Springs, Benoni and Brakpan campuses, covering the range of Business Studies NCV and NATED subjects.
Field
ICT, Hospitality & Tourism
Delivered at the Springs Campus as part of the Creative and Social Services offering.
Field
Artisan & Skills Development
Plumbing, Electrical, General Construction, Carpentry, and Tiling and Flooring at the Artisan & Skills Development Centre.
Six delivery sites, one East Rand
Where Ekurhuleni East is based
Springs Campus
Business Studies, plus ICT, Hospitality and Tourism.
Benoni Campus
Business Studies programmes.
Brakpan Campus
Business Studies programmes.
Daveyton Campus
Electrical and Mechanical Engineering.
Kwa-Thema Campus
Electrical, Mechanical and Civil Engineering.
Artisan & Skills Development Centre
Established 2016; Artisan Training and Skills Programmes, including a Dual System Pilot Project apprenticeship.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
When do Ekurhuleni East 2027 applications open and close?
Ekurhuleni East doesn't run one single fixed window every year. In the 2026 cycle, the main application round opened 1 September 2025 and was expected to close around the end of October 2025. A separate Trimester 2 window for 2025 ran from 15 March to 30 April, for selected NCV and Report 191 programmes. Confirm the exact date for your programme with the college directly.
Is there an application fee?
A registration fee is payable upon registration, using a tailor-made deposit slip obtained from the campus — no cash is accepted at the campus directly, and registration is only finalised once proof of payment is submitted.
What qualifications does Ekurhuleni East offer?
NCV (the college's major offering), NATED (Report 191), Pre-Vocational Learning Programmes, and Artisan and Short Skills Programmes through the Artisan & Skills Development Centre.
Where is Ekurhuleni East located?
Across six delivery sites in the Eastern Region of the Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality, Gauteng: Springs, Benoni, Brakpan, Daveyton, Kwa-Thema, and the Artisan & Skills Development Centre.
Career-focused training for the East Rand starts with applying.
Get your documents certified and ready, choose your campus and programme, and submit your Ekurhuleni East TVET College application before your programme's window closes.
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