Head Office Location
the dti Campus
Block F
77 Meintjies Street
Sunnyside
Pretoria
Call Centre: 086 100 2472
International telephone number: +2712 394 9573
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Office Hours
Monday – Friday: 08:00 – 15:30.
Closed on Saturday, Sunday and public holidays.
Physical addresses of service centres with self-service terminals
Pretoria Service Centre | Johannesburg Service Centre | Cape Town Service Centre |
Sancardia Mall1st floor541 Madiba StreetArcadia0001 | Talis House Cnr Simonds and Marshall Streets Johannesburg2001 | Shop 03Norton Rose House Thibault Square Riebeek Street Cape Town |
Addresses of Partners with Self Service Terminals
Gauteng | Kwa-Zulu Natal | Western Cape |
Transnet Enterprise Development Hub Shop No 208 Level 200 150 Commissioner Street Carlton Centre Johannesburg 2001 | Durban Chamber Of Commerce And Industry Chamber Square Lion Match Office Park 892 Umgeni Road Durban Trade Investment Kingsmead Office Park Boulevard Arundel Close Stalwart Simelane Street Durban | Transnet Enterprise Development Hub West Coast Business Development Centre Building 234 Tonyn Street Saldanha |
North West | Northen Cape | Free State |
Orbit TVET College Fatima Bhayat Street Rustenburg 0300 | Northern Cape Department of Economic Development and TourismUmzimkhulu House Cnr. Kingston and Elliot Streets Kimberly 8300 | FDC Rent a Desk No.36 First Avenue Westdene Bloemfontein 9301 |
Mpumalanga | Limpopo | |
Department of Economic Development and Tourism 15 Van Rensburg Street Nelspruit 1200 | Limpopo Economic Development Agency 06 Platinum Street Polokwane |
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Postal Address Details
Companies
PO Box 429
Pretoria
0001
Intellectual Property
Private Bax X400
Pretoria
0001
Co-operatives
Private Bax X237
Pretoria
0001
Overview of Public Universities in South Africa
Here's an overview of some public universities in South Africa, including general admissions requirements and estimated application periods. Keep in mind, specific program requirements and dates can vary significantly, so it's important to check each university's official website for the most current information.
University of Pretoria
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with minimum scores in specific subjects related to the chosen program; for international students, equivalent qualifications.
- Application Period: Usually opens in March and closes at the end of July for most programs.
University of Cape Town
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with pass levels required for degree study; subject-specific requirements depending on the program.
- Application Period: Application opens in April and closes at the end of July.
Stellenbosch University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required marks; some programs have additional testing.
- Application Period: Opens in March and typically closes at the end of June.
University of the Witwatersrand
- Admissions Requirements: Matriculation certificate with university exemption; required scores vary by faculty.
- Application Period: Begins in March and ends on the 30th of September.
University of Johannesburg
- Admissions Requirements: Matric exemption with a minimum APS score; specific subject requirements based on the faculty.
- Application Period: Opens in April and generally closes by the 30th of September.
University of the Free State
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific marks for the program applied to; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Typically opens in April and closes at the end of August.
University of Venda
- Admissions Requirements: Completion of the National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for diploma or degree studies; specific APS scores needed.
- Application Period: Usually from May to September.
University of Fort Hare
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; certain programs may have specific requirements.
- Application Period: Opens around May and closes at the end of September.
University of the Western Cape
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific performance levels; additional requirements for certain programs.
- Application Period: Generally from May to September.
North-West University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with university exemption; program-specific requirements may apply.
- Application Period: Opens in March and usually closes by the end of August.
Rhodes University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate or equivalent; minimum academic performance in certain subjects.
- Application Period: Applications open in April and close at the end of September.
Nelson Mandela University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; portfolio or additional tests for some faculties.
- Application Period: Opens in April, with a deadline at the end of August for most programs.
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores; additional requirements for certain courses.
- Application Period: Opens in May and typically closes by the end of September.
University of Limpopo
- Admissions Requirements: Senior Certificate with endorsement for diploma or degree courses; specific APS scores for different programs.
- Application Period: From April to September.
University of Zululand
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with an endorsement for bachelor’s degree studies; specific score requirements for various programs.
- Application Period: Usually between April and November.
Central University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with specific scores for the chosen field of study; additional criteria for certain programs.
- Application Period: Application period generally starts in May and ends in October.
Vaal University of Technology
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with a pass that qualifies for admission to bachelor’s degree, diploma, or higher certificate programs.
- Application Period: Typically from May to September.
Walter Sisulu University
- Admissions Requirements: National Senior Certificate with required scores for chosen programs; additional criteria for certain faculties.
- Application Period: From April to September.
This list provides a starting point for understanding the admissions landscape across South Africa's diverse higher education institutions. Given the variability in programs and requirements, it's crucial to consult each university's website for the most accurate and up-to-date information.