Founded in 2003 as a result of the merger of the former Port Shepstone and Enyenyezi Technical Colleges, Esayidi TVET College is a key institution for skill development in South Africa’s Southern KwaZulu-Natal region. With six main campuses and multiple Community Development Centers, the college provides a wide range of programs designed to give students both theoretical and practical knowledge.
Main Campuses:
- Port Shepstone Campus: Located in the coastal town of Port Shepstone, this campus serves as the administrative headquarters of Esayidi TVET College. It offers a variety of programs in business studies, engineering, and hospitality.
- Gamalakhe Campus: Situated near Margate, Gamalakhe Campus provides courses in engineering, business studies, and information technology, catering to the educational needs of the local community.Esayidi TVET College+2Log in or sign up to view+2Varsity Wise+2
- Enyenyezi Campus: Based in uMzimkhulu, Enyenyezi Campus focuses on programs in business management, financial management, and public relations, aiming to develop skilled professionals in these fields.Free-Apply+3Varsity Wise+3Esayidi TVET College+3
- Kokstad Campus: Located in the town of Kokstad, this campus offers courses in engineering studies, emphasizing both theoretical instruction and practical training to prepare students for the workforce.Varsity Wise+4Esayidi TVET College+4Log in or sign up to view+4
- uMzimkhulu Campus: Also in uMzimkhulu, this campus provides a range of programs, including office administration and management assistant courses, designed to equip students with essential administrative skills.Free-Apply+3Student Room+3Varsity Wise+3
- Clydesdale Campus: Situated in the rural area of Clydesdale, this campus offers programs in agriculture and related fields, supporting the development of skills pertinent to the region’s economic activities.Student Room+2Esayidi TVET College+2Varsity Wise+2
Community Development Centres:
In addition to the main campuses, Esayidi TVET College operates several Community Development Centres (CDCs) aimed at extending educational opportunities to various communities:Student Room+3Esayidi TVET College+3Esayidi TVET+3
- Harding CDC: Provides skills training and development programs tailored to the needs of the Harding community.Free-Apply
- Inyonemhlophe CDC: Offers courses focused on community upliftment and empowerment through education.
- Mthwalume CDC: Delivers vocational training programs to support local economic development in Mthwalume.Log in or sign up to view+3Esayidi TVET College+3Student Room+3
- Nqamuza CDC: Focuses on providing educational resources and training to the Nqamuza area.Esayidi TVET College
- Oshabeni CDC: Aims to equip community members with practical skills for improved employability and entrepreneurship.
Specialized Centres:
- Sizanani Skills Centre: Based in Gamalakhe, this centre focuses on imparting specialized skills and vocational training to enhance employability.Varsity Wise+3Log in or sign up to view+3Student Room+3
- Esayidi Technology Centre: Located in Uvongo on the lower South Coast, this centre emphasizes technological education and training, preparing students for careers in the tech industry.Esayidi TVET College
Esayidi TVET College’s commitment to providing accessible and quality education across its various campuses and centres plays a significant role in the socio-economic development of the Southern KwaZulu-Natal region.