King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College
Results & Student Portal Guide

🏫 About King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College

King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College, commonly known as KSD TVET, is one of the largest TVET colleges in the Eastern Cape, serving the OR Tambo District Municipality from its main campus in Mthatha. Named after King Sabata Dalindyebo, the influential Thembu king, the college provides NC(V) (Levels 2 to 4) and NATED (N1 to N6) qualifications to students across Mthatha, Libode, Ngcobo, Qumbu and Mount Ayliff.

Like all public TVET colleges in South Africa, KSD TVET uses an online student portal where students can log in with their student number and PIN to view their official examination results, download their academic record, register for modules and manage their student information.

This guide walks you through exactly how to use that portal, from logging in for the first time to troubleshooting the most common issues students encounter.

📚 Programmes Offered at KSD TVET College

KSD TVET College runs three programme streams across its campuses: National Certificate Vocational (NC(V)), NATED Report 191 and occupational skills programmes. Knowing which stream your qualification falls under helps you read your results correctly, because the pass rules differ between them.

NC(V) is a year based qualification, so your results determine whether you progress to the next level or repeat the year. NATED is subject based, so you carry forward every subject you pass even if you fail others. The section further down on understanding your marks explains exactly what each pass mark means for your stream.

📋 How to Check Your Results, Step by Step

1. 1
   Open the Official Student Portal

   Go to ienabler.ksdcollege.edu.za. Use Google Chrome or Firefox on desktop, or Chrome/Safari on your phone. Avoid Internet Explorer or older browsers.

2. 2
   Click "Student Login"

   On the portal homepage, select the Student Login option. Do not click Staff Login, that section is only for lecturers and college employees.

3. 3
   Enter Your Student Number

   Your student number is printed on your registration letter, student card, or proof of enrolment. It is typically 8 to 10 digits. Enter it exactly as shown, no spaces, dashes, or letters.

4. 4
   Enter Your PIN

   Your PIN was created when you first registered. If this is your first login, your default PIN is often your date of birth in DDMMYYYY format (e.g. 15 March 2002 = 15032002). Change it after logging in.

5. 5
   Navigate to Student Enquiry → Examination Results

   Select the correct academic year and semester from the dropdowns. If you are checking supplementary results, they may appear under a different semester code to your main exams.

🖥️ What You Can Do in the KSD TVET Student Portal

Once you are logged in, the student portal gives you access to a range of academic and administrative functions, all in one place, without needing to visit the campus:

🔧 Troubleshooting Common Portal Problems

❌ "Invalid student number or PIN"

Check that your student number matches exactly what is on your registration letter. If you have never logged in before, try your date of birth as PIN (DDMMYYYY format). After three failed attempts the portal may lock your account, contact your campus admin office to unlock it.

❌ The portal page won't load or shows a white screen

❌ "Session Expired" immediately after logging in

The portal requires cookies to maintain your login session. Turn off private/incognito browsing mode. In Chrome, clear cookies and cached files with Ctrl+Shift+Delete, then reload the page. Also temporarily disable browser extensions like uBlock Origin or Privacy Badger.

❌ I am logged in but my results page shows nothing

Select the correct Academic Year (e.g. 2025) and Semester from the dropdown menus. Supplementary results appear under a different semester code. If no semester shows results, they have not been uploaded yet, check again in 24 to 48 hours.

❌ The portal shows "Server Error" or "503 Unavailable"

This means the college's server is temporarily overloaded or under maintenance, this is common during result release periods when thousands of students log in simultaneously. Wait 20 to 30 minutes and try again. Early morning or late evening are usually less busy times.

🔑 How to Reset Your KSD TVET Student Portal PIN

There is no online PIN reset option on the KSD TVET student portal. To reset your PIN you must visit a campus in person:

1. 1
   Bring your student card or South African ID

   You need a valid form of identification. Your student card is preferred. A green ID book or smart ID card is also accepted.

2. 2
   Go to the Student Administration office or IT Help Desk

   Any campus administration office can process a PIN reset. See the campus contact details below.

3. 3
   Request a PIN reset

   The officer will reset your PIN on the same day. You will receive a temporary PIN, log in and change it immediately to something only you know.

📍 King Sabata Dalindyebo TVET College Campuses

KSD TVET operates 5 campuses across the OR Tambo district municipality and surrounds. All campuses use the same student portal and student number system.

📊 Understanding Your KSD TVET Results

What do the marks mean?

For NC(V) (National Certificate Vocational) subjects at NQF Levels 2, 3 and 4, you need a minimum of 40% in each subject (30% in the language component of Fundamental subjects) to pass and progress to the next level. NC(V) is a year-based system, failing any subject means repeating the entire level, not just the failed subject.

For NATED (Report 191) subjects at N1 to N6 level, you also need 40% to pass. NATED is more flexible, if you fail one subject, you only repeat that specific subject and keep your passes in all other subjects.

What is a Supplementary Exam pass?

If you fail a subject in the main exam cycle, you may qualify to write a supplementary exam (usually in January/February for November exams). Even if you score higher, your recorded mark is capped at 40% by DHET policy. The supplementary exam is purely a pass/fail gateway.

How do I appeal a mark I think is wrong?

Contact the KSD TVET Student Administration office at any campus within 30 days of results being published. Request a formal remark. There is a fee of approximately R100 to R300 per subject, which is refunded if the remark improves your mark.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions, KSD TVET