Majuba TVET College

Northern KwaZulu-Natal is often left out of higher education conversations, but it has a strong presence in technical and vocational training thanks to Majuba TVET College. Serving Newcastle and the wider Amajuba District, the college is closely aligned with the region’s key industries like manufacturing, mining, textiles, and agriculture.

Majuba TVET College operates eight campuses across Newcastle, Madadeni, and Dundee, making it one of the most widely spread TVET institutions in South Africa. Each campus focuses on specific areas: the Newcastle Technology Centre (NewTech) handles engineering programmes, the IT and Business Campus focuses on ICT and commerce, while the Dundee Technology Centre serves students in the Umzinyathi District. The Majuba Technology Centre offers hands-on engineering training, and the Centre for People Development provides practical facilities for hospitality and office-related training.

A major milestone is the college’s new Central Office in Newcastle, a R23 million facility opened in 2024, located in the CBD and easily accessible by public transport. This reflects the institution’s continued investment in growth and accessibility.

With around 30,000 students, Majuba is one of the largest TVET colleges in the country. It offers NCV Levels 2–4 and NATED N1–N6 programmes in fields such as engineering, hospitality, financial management, public management, and agriculture. It also provides artisan training in trades like welding, plumbing, and electrical work.