TVET College - Eastern Cape

Buffalo City TVET College

Established in 2003, serving the Buffalo City region with 6 campuses specializing in business, tourism, agriculture, and technical education.

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Apply for 2025 Academic Year

Serving the greater Buffalo City metropolitan area

College Overview

Institution Details

Established: 2003
Province: Eastern Cape
Total Campuses: 6

Why Choose Buffalo City?

  • Strong tourism and agriculture focus
  • Community-centered approach
  • Rural development programs
  • Cultural diversity and inclusion

Campus Locations

East London Campus

📍 East London

Main Campus - Multi-disciplinary

King William's Town Campus

📍 King William's Town

Business & Tourism

Mdantsane Campus

📍 Mdantsane

Community Programs

Peddie Campus

📍 Peddie

Agriculture & Rural Development

Stutterheim Campus

📍 Stutterheim

Engineering & Technical

Zwelitsha Campus

📍 Zwelitsha

Hospitality & IT

Programs Offered

Business Studies

Business management, entrepreneurship, and administration

Duration: 6 months - 3 years
Career Opportunities:
Business ManagerAdministratorEntrepreneurSales Representative

Tourism

Tourism management, guiding, and hospitality services

Duration: 6 months - 2 years
Career Opportunities:
Tour GuideTourism OfficerTravel AgentGuest Relations

Agriculture

Agricultural production, livestock management, and agribusiness

Duration: 6 months - 3 years
Career Opportunities:
Agricultural TechnicianFarm ManagerExtension Officer

Engineering Studies

Mechanical, electrical, and civil engineering fundamentals

Duration: 6 months - 3 years
Career Opportunities:
ArtisanEngineering TechnicianMaintenance Specialist

Information Technology

Computer systems, networking, and software applications

Duration: 6 months - 3 years
Career Opportunities:
IT SupportComputer TechnicianNetwork Administrator

Hospitality

Hotel management, food service, and event coordination

Duration: 6 months - 2 years
Career Opportunities:
Hotel ManagerChefRestaurant SupervisorEvent Coordinator

Important Information

💰 Fees & Funding

  • • Registration: R350-R500
  • • NSFAS funding available
  • • Community bursaries
  • • Agricultural scholarships

🎯 Requirements

  • • Grade 9 minimum
  • • Language proficiency
  • • Practical aptitude test
  • • Medical certificate (specific programs)

📅 Key Dates

  • • Applications close: 31 Oct 2024
  • • Assessments: Nov-Dec 2024
  • • Registration: Jan-Feb 2025
  • • Classes begin: February 2025

Special Features

🌾 Agriculture Focus

  • Modern farming techniques
  • Livestock management
  • Sustainable agriculture
  • Rural development initiatives

🏖️ Tourism Excellence

  • Coastal tourism specialization
  • Cultural tourism programs
  • Adventure tourism training
  • Industry partnerships

Contact Buffalo City TVET College

Head Office - East London

📞 Phone: 043 704 7000

📧 Email: info@bctvet.co.za

🌐 Website: https://bctvet.co.za

⏰ Office Hours: 7:30AM - 4:30PM

Student Services

📧 Admissions: admissions@bctvet.co.za

💰 NSFAS: financial.aid@bctvet.co.za

🎓 Student Affairs: students@bctvet.co.za

📍 6 campus locations in Buffalo City