Gauteng — Public TVET
Ekurhuleni East TVET College: 2026 application guide
EETC serves Springs, Brakpan, Benoni, Kwa-Thema and Daveyton — with the Artisan & Skills Development Centre in Springs offering trade tests in electrical, plumbing, fitting and turning, boilermaking and more.
- Apply on
- eec.edu.za
- 2026 window
- 15 March – 15 April 2026
- Campuses
- 5 + ASDC artisan centre
- Head Office
- Kwa-Thema, Springs
- Switchboard
- 011 730 6600
- +27 76 549 8985
Who can apply
- Grade 9 minimum for NCV Level 2
- Matric for most NATED N4+ programmes
- Grade 9–10 for NATED N1 engineering theory
- SA citizens for NSFAS funding (household income ≤ R350,000)
- Specific subjects required for engineering and technical streams
What you'll need
- Certified copy of SA ID (or passport for non-SA citizens)
- Latest school results (Grade 9 minimum for NCV L2, Grade 12 for NATED N4+)
- Proof of residence (municipal bill / rental agreement)
- Parents'/guardians' ID copies (for NSFAS applications)
- Proof of household income (for NSFAS)
- All copies must be certified within 3 months
Step by step
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Open the EETC application portal
Go to eec.edu.za and start the new student application. EETC uses a three-step process — career guidance assessment + Pre-Entry Placement Test + the application form itself. -
Complete the Career Guidance Exploration
An online assessment that helps the system match you to appropriate programmes. Do this yourself — don't let someone else complete it on your behalf. -
Sit the Pre-Entry Placement Test (PLP)
PLP screening with a guidance video. The system uses this to gate which programmes you're eligible for. -
Complete the Online Application Form
Fill in your details, select your campus and programme, and upload documents. The system rejects incomplete profiles — make sure you finish all three steps. -
Submit before 15 April 2026
2026 application window is 15 March – 15 April 2026. Late applications typically go to mid-year intake if space allows.Tip: Application fee isn't published on the official site — confirm with admissions on 011 730 6600. -
Apply for NSFAS separately
Apply at my.nsfas.org.za. EETC is NSFAS-accredited. See our NSFAS guide. -
Register on campus
Once accepted, bring original ID + all certified copies to registration day. Pay the R261 registration fee + R90 student card fee (or present NSFAS approval letter).Tip: Returning students use the EEC4ME portal at ienabler.eec.edu.za — not the new student application.
Campuses and locations
EETC has 5 main campuses + 1 Artisan & Skills Development Centre. All campuses route through the central switchboard (011) 730 6600.
| Campus | Address |
|---|---|
| Kwa-Thema (Head Office) | Sam Ngema Road, Kwa-Thema, Springs 1559 |
| Springs | Cnr Gold & Plantation Road, Springs 1559 |
| Benoni | 50 O'Reilly Merry Street, Northmead, Benoni 1500 |
| Brakpan | 98 Victoria Avenue, Brakpan 1540 |
| Daveyton | Heald Street, Daveyton 1510 |
| Artisan & Skills Development Centre (ASDC) | 10 Argon Street, Fulcrum, Springs 1507 |
Programmes offered
NCV (Levels 2–4):
- Business Studies: Finance Economics & Accounting · Office Administration · Management (Wholesale & Retail) · Marketing · Safety in Society · Information & Communication Technology
- Service Sector: Hospitality · Tourism
- Engineering Studies: Civil Engineering & Building Construction · Electrical Infrastructure Construction · Engineering & Related Design (Mechanical) · Process Plant Operations (Kwa-Thema only)
NATED Report 191 (N1–N6):
- Engineering: Electrical N1–N6 (Light & Heavy Current) · Mechanical N1–N6 · Civil N4–N6
- Business Studies: Financial Management N4–N6 · Marketing N4–N6 · HR Management N4–N6 · Management Assistant N4–N6
- Service Sector: Tourism N4–N6 · Hospitality N4–N6
Occupational / Trade Test: Fitter and Turner, Boilermaker, Refrigeration & Air Conditioning, Pattern Maker, Moulder & Melter, Furniture Making, Electrical Engineering.
Short Courses (1–9 months): Welding, basic boilermaking, A/C and refrigeration maintenance, automotive servicing, plumbing, electrical, tiling, glazing, ceiling installation.
Fees (2026)
- Registration fee: R261.00
- Student card fee: R90.00
- NCV (per academic year): approximately R8,000 – R18,000 (Engineering and IT at the upper end)
- NATED Business (per trimester): approximately R3,000 – R4,500
- NATED Engineering (per trimester): approximately R4,000 – R6,500
Exact fee schedule is issued with the admission letter. NSFAS-funded students pay zero tuition.
NSFAS at EETC
EETC is a fully NSFAS-accredited TVET college. NSFAS provides a 100% bursary covering tuition, learning materials, transport and personal allowances for qualifying SA students with combined household income not exceeding R350,000 per year (R600,000 with disability).
Apply at nsfas.org.za — not directly to the college. The college's bursary office assists with queries.
The Artisan & Skills Development Centre (ASDC)
EETC's flagship artisan production facility at 10 Argon Street, Fulcrum, Springs. Established 2015/2016, features a state-of-the-art electrical workshop and hosts the Dual System Pilot Project (DSPP) — a 3-year apprenticeship in electrical and plumbing trades.
Trades trained to Trade Test level:
- Electrician
- Plumber
- Fitter and Turner
- Boilermaker
- Refrigeration & Air Conditioning Technician
- Welder
- Pattern Maker / Moulder / Melter (foundry)
- Furniture Maker / Carpenter
- Bricklayer / Tiler
ASDC is recognised by DHET and MERSETA for trade-test preparation.
Student Portal (EEC4ME / iEnabler)
Current students access results, registration, statements and timetables via:
- EEC4ME / iEnabler portal: ienabler.eec.edu.za
- Alternative: eecapp.eec.edu.za
Login process: Enter student number (username) + password issued at registration. First-time users must change the default password. Password resets are handled by the campus IT desk or via 011 730 6600.
Residence / accommodation
EETC is predominantly a walk-in / commuter college — there is no formal on-campus residence advertised on the official EEC website. Students typically arrange private accommodation in Springs, Brakpan, Benoni, Kwa-Thema or Daveyton.
Bursaries / sponsorships
- NSFAS (primary funding stream)
- MERSETA, CETA, FoodBev SETA learnerships through ASDC
- Gibela Rail Apprenticeships — local employer partnership in Dunnottar (rail manufacturing)
- Funza Lushaka, Transnet, Eskom bursaries open to qualifying engineering students externally
Common application issues
- Confusing EETC with Ekurhuleni West TVET College (Kempton Park / Tembisa)
- Forgetting to complete all 3 application steps (career guidance + PLP assessment + application form) — system rejects incomplete profiles
- Uploading uncertified documents or certifications older than 3 months
- NSFAS applications submitted to the college instead of nsfas.org.za
- Lost EEC4ME credentials — requires campus IT desk reset
- Late applications after 15 April typically deferred to mid-year intake (where available)
Contact
- Head office (Kwa-Thema): (011) 730 6600
- WhatsApp: +27 76 549 8985
- Email: info@eec.edu.za
- Postal: Private Bag X52, Springs, 1560
- Website: eec.edu.za