Careers in the energy transition
South Africa is moving to cleaner energy, from solar power to new power lines. These are the trades it needs, and the public TVET colleges that teach them.
How to use this page
1Choose a province
Pick where you want to study, and each career shows how many colleges there teach it.
2Pick a career
Tap a career to see what the job involves, the qualification you need and the colleges that teach it.
3Visit a college
Tap a college to open its website and find out how to apply.
Where do you want to study?
Electrical
Mechanical and metal
Civil and construction
Chemical and process
Automotive
None of the 50 colleges lists a wind turbine, green hydrogen or electric vehicle certificate yet.
Data verified June–July 2026 from official college publications and the DHET occupational qualifications register. Spot an error? Suggest a correction.
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