KwaZulu-Natal - Public TVET
Majuba TVET College: 2026 application guide
One of KZN's largest TVET colleges, headquartered in Newcastle with 6 campuses across northern KZN. Strong in engineering, artisan trades and business studies.
- Apply on
- majuba.coltech.co.za
- 2026 closing
- 30 November 2025
- Campuses
- 6 (Newcastle, Madadeni, Dundee)
- Central Office
- 83 Allen Street, Newcastle
- Switchboard
- 034 326 4888
- Online LMS
- mylms.majuba.edu.za
Who can apply
- Grade 9 minimum for NCV Level 2
- Matric for most NATED N4+ business programmes
- Grade 9-10 for NATED N1 engineering theory
- SA citizens for NSFAS funding (household income ≤ R350,000)
- Foreign applicants accepted with valid passport
What you'll need
- Certified copy of SA ID (or passport for non-SA applicants)
- Certified copy of latest school results / Grade 9, 10, 11 or matric certificate
- Proof of residence
- Recent passport-size photo
- Parent/guardian ID (if under 18)
- Proof of household income (for NSFAS)
Step by step
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Open the Coltech portal
Go to majuba.coltech.co.za and click Register a New Account. -
Create your profile
Use your SA ID/passport number, full name, working email and cell number. Save your username and password - you'll need them to log back in or track your application. -
Complete the Majuba Learner Profiler
This includes a Career Guidance Assessment and a Pre-Entry Placement Test. Answer every question yourself - don't let someone else complete it. Click Finish at the end of each assessment. -
Select campus and programme
Pick your preferred campus and programme(s). Confirm the programme is offered at that campus before applying. -
Upload required documents
Coltech accepts PDFs and JPEGs under a size limit. Oversized scans are a common cause of upload failure - compress before uploading. -
Submit and track
Submit and record your reference number. Track application status by logging back in every 7-14 days. -
Apply for NSFAS separately
Apply at my.nsfas.org.za (August-November window for the following year). List Majuba TVET College and your chosen campus. Bring your NSFAS reference number to Majuba's bursary office at registration.Tip: See our <a href='/apply/nsfas-application-2026' class='link'>NSFAS guide</a> for full step-by-step.
The 6 campuses
| Campus | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Central Office | 83 Allen Street, Newcastle 2940 | 034 326 4888 |
| Newcastle Training Centre (NTC) | 2 HJ Van Eck Drive, Barry Hertzog Park, Newcastle | 034 318 2021 |
| Majuba Technology Centre (MTC), Madadeni | Inkosi Albert Luthuli Road, Section 5, Madadeni | 034 318 3041 |
| Centre for People Development (CPD), Madadeni | Dr Nelson Mandela Drive, Section 2, Madadeni | 034 329 2004 |
| IT and Business Campus (ITB), Newcastle | 4 Tommy Boydell Avenue, Barry Hertzog Park | 034 318 1206 |
| Dundee Technology Centre | 93 Karellandman Street, Dundee | 034 212 2815 |
NTC is the hub for artisan training and apprenticeships. MTC houses Civil and Chemical Engineering including water and wastewater treatment training.
Programmes offered
NCV (Levels 2-4): Engineering & Related Design, Electrical Infrastructure Construction, Civil Engineering & Building Construction, Office Administration, Information Technology & Computer Science, Hospitality, Tourism, Primary Agriculture, Marketing, Finance/Economics & Accounting, Safety in Society, Education & Development, Mechatronics. (Specialist programmes like Mechatronics and Safety in Society may not be on every campus roster - verify.)
NATED Report 191 (N1-N6): Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Business Management, Financial Management, HR Management, Management Assistant, Marketing Management, Farming Management, Hospitality & Catering, Public Management, Educare.
Artisan / Trade Test programmes: Boilermaker, Electro-Mechanician (Millwright), Electrician, Instrument Mechanician, Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Welder, Rigger, Plumber. Delivered via apprenticeships through NTC.
Occupational Qualifications (QCTO-aligned) and Short Skills Programmes also offered.
Fees (2026 indicative)
- Registration fee: approximately R250-R600 (non-refundable)
- NCV tuition: roughly R5,000-R8,000 per level per year (varies by programme)
- NATED tuition: roughly R1,500-R3,000 per subject per trimester/semester; total annual cost typically R7,000-R15,000
- Engineering / artisan programmes sit at the higher end due to workshop materials
- Additional costs: prescribed textbooks/PPE R500-R3,000
Exact 2026 figures are issued with the admission letter. NSFAS-funded students pay zero tuition.
NSFAS at Majuba
Majuba is on the NSFAS "white list" of funded TVET colleges. NSFAS covers tuition, prescribed learning materials, transport, personal-care allowance and accommodation for qualifying students.
Eligibility: SA citizen; combined household income under R350,000/year; SASSA grant recipients qualify automatically.
How to apply: Apply directly at nsfas.org.za (August-November window). After applying, list Majuba and your chosen campus. Bring your NSFAS reference number to Majuba's bursary office at registration.
Accommodation allowance bands: urban R24,000/year, peri-urban R18,900/year, rural R15,750/year.
Coltech student portal login
- Student portal: majuba.coltech.co.za
- Online learning (LMS): mylms.majuba.edu.za
How to log in: Enter your ID/passport number as the username, then your case-sensitive password, then click Login. The portal lets you view exam results, register for subjects/semesters, check timetables, view fee statements and submit assignments.
Login credentials are emailed once an applicant is accepted. First-time users must change the default password.
Trade test pathway
The Newcastle Training Centre is Majuba's artisan hub. Pathway:
- Complete N2/N3 theory (or relevant NCV) in your trade (e.g. Fitting, Electrical, Boilermaking)
- Enter an apprenticeship or learnership combining theory and workplace experience
- Complete the practical workplace logbook verified by an accredited supervisor
- Sit the Trade Test administered through QCTO/DHET
- Receive a nationally recognised Red Seal trade certificate
Trades commonly tested at Majuba: Fitter, Fitter & Turner, Electrician, Millwright, Boilermaker, Welder, Rigger, Instrument Mechanician.
Residence / accommodation
On-campus residence is limited, primarily at MTC (Madadeni) and Newcastle sites. The majority of students secure NSFAS-accredited private accommodation in Newcastle, Madadeni or Dundee, typically R1,500-R4,000 per month.
Student Support Services at each campus maintains a vetted landlord list.
Common Coltech issues
- Coltech login failures - usually case-sensitivity in the password, or applicant not yet activated (must wait for acceptance email)
- Forgotten password - use the password reset on the portal; if no email arrives, contact Central Office (034 326 4888)
- Registration-fee receipts not reflecting - keep proof of payment, email it to the campus finance office
- NSFAS delays - funded students sometimes wait 4-8 weeks for allowances; you must still register on time
- Document upload errors - Coltech has a file size limit; compress oversized scans before uploading
Bursaries available
- NSFAS - primary funding route, non-repayable
- Funza Lushaka for Educare / teaching pathways
- SETA bursaries - MERSETA, CHIETA, EWSETA, W&RSETA via NTC
- Department of Labour apprenticeship funding for artisans
- Corporate bursaries linked to mining and manufacturing employers in the Newcastle region (Gibela Rail, etc.)
Contact
- Central Office, Newcastle: 83 Allen Street, Newcastle 2940. Tel 034 326 4888
- MTC Madadeni: 034 318 3041
- CPD Madadeni: 034 329 2004
- ITB Newcastle: 034 318 1206
- NTC Newcastle: 034 318 2021
- Dundee Technology Centre: 034 212 2815
- Website: majuba.edu.za
- Applications: majuba.coltech.co.za