Gert Sibande College is located in Mpumalanga was founded in 2002. There are six campuses, and they are in the towns of Balfour, Ermelo, Evander, Perdekop, Sibanesetfu, and Standerton. Gert Sibande College is a technical college that offers National Certificate Vocational programmes and NATED programmes. They also have a Skills Academy and a Centre for Entrepreneurship Rapid Incubator.
Gert Sibande Application Form
Applications can be made online as well as by filling out the application form. The online system will guide you step by step, and if you already have a student number, it will redirect you to the online Portal. If you don’t have a student number, then the system will guide you. Suppose you choose to complete the application form. In that case, you will need to take the form along with your supporting documents and hand it in at the campus you are applying to.
The application form is quite effortless to complete.
- Tick the campus that you are applying to
- Tick which course you are applying to
- Complete your personal information
- Make sure you have the required documents
Gert Sibande Fees
Fees range from R2000 to R30,000, but you would need to enquire with your desired campus for a comprehensive list of fees.
If you want to apply for a bursary, then you will need to apply online through NSFAS.
The application for a bursary is as follows:
- Pass the online Placement test.
- Go to the Student Support Office for assistance.
- Students with a disability must complete a disability form.
- Attach the required documents (ID and marriage certificate if applicable, certified copies of your parent or guardian ID, death certificate of parents if applicable, academic records, proof of family income for parents, an affidavit from parents if unemployed).
- After submission, you will receive an application reference number that needs to be printed.
- The college will give you an acknowledgement of receipt.
- Once you have completed the online copy, you will need to submit the hard copy of all your documents along with your reference number to the student support office.
- NSFAS will then contact you if your application has been successful.
If a student is chosen to receive a bursary, they may receive a bursary of up to a maximum of four years.
Gert Sibande Requirements
When you apply, you will need the following documents:
- Proof of payment of your registration fee
- Certified copy of your ID
- Exam results (Grade 11 results if you are still in matric)
Each course will have its requirements, so you will need to check to see which documents you need to submit.
Gert Sibande also has an interactive online portal called GS Academy. Students can log in to access lessons, view previous question papers, view marking guidelines, and interact with their lecturers. Students can also track their own performance and grades. GS Academy can be accessed 24/7 and is accessible from any location and any device.
Students have access to Student Support Services who provide support on three different levels. The three levels of support are pre-entry, on-course and exit. Pre-entry students are assisted with making the right choices with choosing their courses. They are given information on qualifications and potential job opportunities. On-course support gives access to tutors, maths and maths literacy support, life skills, and language support. They also advise on health, and opportunities for leadership, sport and cultural development. Students needing exit support are given information on further education and training opportunities.
The campuses offer the following courses:
Balfour Campus:
- Office Administration
- Civil Engineering Construction
- Business Studies
- Civil Subjects
- Electrical Subjects
Ermelo Campus:
- Office Administration
- Finance, Economics and Accounting
- Marketing
- Civil Engineering Construction
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Business Studies
- Electrical Subjects
- Civil Subjects
- Mechanical Subjects
Evander Campus:
- Finance, Economics and Accounting
- Management
- Office Administration
- Transport and Logistics
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Engineering and related Design
- Mechatronics
- Business Studies
- Civil Subjects
- Electrical Subjects
Perdekop Campus:
- Office Administration
- Primary Agriculture
- Business Studies
Sibanesetfu Campus:
- Marketing
- Office Administration
- Civil Engineering Construction
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Business Studies
- Marketing Studies
- Civil Subjects
- Electrical Subjects
Standerton Campus:
- Marketing
- Office Administration
- Hospitality
- Electrical Infrastructure Construction
- Engineering and related Design
- Business Studies
- Marketing Studies
- Electrical Subjects
- Mechanical Subjects