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