Connecting Grade 10–12 learners with universities, TVET colleges, private institutions, and training providers across all 9 provinces — free, fast, and WhatsApp-first.
300+
Institutions
50K+
Learners
9/9
Provinces
98%
WhatsApp open rate
Trusted by institutions across South Africa
50,000+
Learners targeted by launch
Grade 10–12 across all 9 provinces
300+
Institutions onboarding
Universities, TVET, private & SETA
98%
WhatsApp open rate
vs 22% for email campaigns
9/9
Provinces covered
Full national coverage from day one
Founding Institution Opportunities
Limited spots · Now open · July 2026 national launch
Early partners receive priority platform visibility, reduced founding rates, enhanced placement, and founding institution recognition ahead of the national rollout.
Upcoming Events
Physical, virtual, and hybrid events across all 9 provinces.
Never miss an open day
Get WhatsApp reminders for events in your province
How It Works
Built for education recruitment in South Africa. Designed to build continuous visibility and measurable admissions pipelines across all 9 provinces.
Create a fully branded profile with open days, programmes, QR codes, video recordings, and WhatsApp direct connect. Live in under 24 hours.
List Your InstitutionReach 50,000+ targeted learners across all 9 provinces. Broadcast open day updates, reminders, and QR codes directly via WhatsApp.
See PricingMonitor registrations, profile views, QR scans, WhatsApp clicks, and video plays in real time. Pre-event intelligence shows province and faculty interest.
Book a DemoEvery registration becomes a qualified lead with APS score, province, and faculty interest. Automated follow-ups move learners from interest to application.
Get StartedFounding Institution Opportunities Now Open
We are onboarding a limited number of founding institutions ahead of the July 2026 national rollout. Early partners receive priority visibility, reduced founding rates, and enhanced placement.
Platform Features
One intelligent platform connecting Grade 10–12 learners with every institution type across South Africa.
Browse 300+ universities, TVET colleges, private colleges, nursing schools, aviation academies, and SETA training providers. Filter by province, faculty, institution type, and study mode. Find exactly what you need in seconds.
Institutions
on Open Days Africa
8 dynamic QR codes per listing — prospectus, NSFAS, apply, map & more
Host open day recordings on institution profiles. Learners watch the replay anytime.
All data collection and WhatsApp opt-ins are fully POPIA compliant.
Book guided tours, faculty visits, and residence tours directly from listings.
Join the platform helping shape the future of student acquisition and education access in South Africa. Founding institutions receive exclusive benefits not available after launch.
From R500/month · No contracts · Cancel anytime · Free for all learners
Open days, career expos, virtual sessions, and campus tours — all in one place. Sign up free to register for any event.
Open Days
In-Person
Elangeni TVET College
Public TVET College
Explore N4–N6 engineering and business programmes at Elangeni TVET College. NSFAS funding available. Hands-on workshop demos and bursary guidance on-site.
Orbit TVET College
Public TVET College
Orbit TVET College serves the Rustenburg mining belt. Explore N4–N6 engineering, mining, and business programmes. Bursaries from Impala and Anglo Platinum available.
Career Expos
Multi-Institution
Gauteng Career Expo
Career Expo
South Africa's largest provincial career expo. Meet 50+ universities, TVET colleges, and employers. Free NSFAS guidance, CV reviews, and bursary information sessions.
Western Cape Career Fair
Career Expo
Annual career fair featuring UCT, Stellenbosch, CPUT, and 20+ private colleges. Special focus on STEM careers and bursary opportunities for 2027 intake.
Virtual Open Days
Online
Stellenbosch University
Public University
Explore Stellenbosch University from anywhere in South Africa. Live Q&A with admissions, virtual campus tour, and faculty breakout sessions on Zoom.
Boston City Campus
Private Higher Education
Discover Boston's flexible business programmes designed for the modern economy. Live panel with alumni and bursary advisors on Microsoft Teams.
Campus Tours
Guided Tour
False Bay TVET College
Public TVET College
Explore artisan, engineering, and technical programmes at False Bay College. Hands-on demonstrations in our engineering workshops. Bursary & funding guidance on-site.
Boland TVET College
Public TVET College
Boland College's hospitality programmes are among the best in the Western Cape. Cooking demos, front-of-house training, and tourism career guidance.
Open Days
In-Person
Elangeni TVET College
Public TVET College
Explore N4–N6 engineering and business programmes at Elangeni TVET College. NSFAS funding available. Hands-on workshop demos and bursary guidance on-site.
Orbit TVET College
Public TVET College
Orbit TVET College serves the Rustenburg mining belt. Explore N4–N6 engineering, mining, and business programmes. Bursaries from Impala and Anglo Platinum available.
Career Expos
Multi-Institution
Gauteng Career Expo
Career Expo
South Africa's largest provincial career expo. Meet 50+ universities, TVET colleges, and employers. Free NSFAS guidance, CV reviews, and bursary information sessions.
Western Cape Career Fair
Career Expo
Annual career fair featuring UCT, Stellenbosch, CPUT, and 20+ private colleges. Special focus on STEM careers and bursary opportunities for 2027 intake.
Virtual Open Days
Online
Stellenbosch University
Public University
Explore Stellenbosch University from anywhere in South Africa. Live Q&A with admissions, virtual campus tour, and faculty breakout sessions on Zoom.
Boston City Campus
Private Higher Education
Discover Boston's flexible business programmes designed for the modern economy. Live panel with alumni and bursary advisors on Microsoft Teams.
Campus Tours
Guided Tour
False Bay TVET College
Public TVET College
Explore artisan, engineering, and technical programmes at False Bay College. Hands-on demonstrations in our engineering workshops. Bursary & funding guidance on-site.
Boland TVET College
Public TVET College
Boland College's hospitality programmes are among the best in the Western Cape. Cooking demos, front-of-house training, and tourism career guidance.
120+
Open Days Listed
18
Career Expos
45+
Virtual Sessions
9
Provinces Covered
Free for all Grade 10–12 learners · No credit card required
Open Days Africa
Just now
Reminder: UCT Engineering Open Day is tomorrow at 09:00. Your QR ticket is ready.
98%
Open rate
vs 22% for email
30s
Avg response time
from institutions
0
App downloads needed
works on any phone
South Africa has a 98% WhatsApp penetration rate. We built the entire platform around it — reminders, QR codes, broadcasts, and two-way chat. No app download. No email required.
Automated Reminders
1 week · 1 day · 1 hour before every event. Learners never miss a registration deadline again.
Institution Broadcasts
Institutions send updates, last-minute changes, and QR codes directly to opted-in learners.
Two-Way Chat
Learners ask questions. Admissions teams respond. All in the app every South African already uses.
QR Codes via WhatsApp
Event QR codes, prospectus links, and NSFAS info delivered directly to your WhatsApp — no email needed.
Degree Programmes
18 institutions offering this field
Avg starting salary
R420k – R900k/yr
Career Outcomes
Study Modes
Learner Stories
From Limpopo to the Western Cape — learners across South Africa are discovering their futures through Open Days Africa.
I'm from Limpopo and had no idea how to find open days. Open Days Africa showed me 12 events near me and sent me WhatsApp reminders. I attended 4 open days and got accepted at TUT.
Thabo M.
Grade 12 Learner, Limpopo
The virtual open day feature was a game-changer. I attended UCT's engineering open day from my phone in Soweto. The WhatsApp reminder came exactly 1 hour before — I didn't miss a thing.
Lerato K.
Grade 12 Learner, Gauteng
As a parent, I was worried about my daughter's future. The parent information panel explained NSFAS, bursaries, and what to expect at open days. We attended 3 together. She's now at UKZN.
Mrs. Dlamini
Parent, KwaZulu-Natal
I used the QR code at my school's career day to instantly download the CPUT prospectus. No forms, no email — just scan and done. I applied the same week.
Ayanda N.
Grade 12 Learner, Western Cape
I'm a first-generation university student. Open Days Africa helped me understand what open days are, what to ask, and how to compare institutions. The career pathway tool was incredibly helpful.
Sipho V.
Grade 12 Learner, Eastern Cape
The platform is so easy to use on my phone. I have limited data and it loaded fast. I found 6 open days in Mpumalanga I didn't know existed. This should be in every school.
Nomsa P.
Grade 11 Learner, Mpumalanga
Join thousands of learners already discovering their future.
Get Started Free — No Credit CardFor Parents & Guardians
Everything you need to know about funding, safety, and how to stay involved in your child's open day experience.
NSFAS
Government FundedNational Student Financial Aid Scheme — covers tuition, accommodation, and living allowance for qualifying students.
Bursaries
No RepaymentMerit and need-based bursaries from institutions, corporates, and government departments. Many do not require repayment.
Student Loans
RepayableBank-backed student loans with deferred repayment. Available from ABSA, Standard Bank, FNB, and Nedbank.
Institutional Aid
Institution-BasedMany institutions offer their own financial aid, fee waivers, and work-study programmes for qualifying students.
Buddy Link
Stay connected to your child's journey
Buddy Link lets parents track which open days their child has saved, registered for, and attended — all in real time. Get notified when they register for an event or book a campus tour.
Learn About Buddy LinkLearner Pro gives Grade 10–12 learners a personalised dashboard to save institutions, track applications, get WhatsApp reminders, and discover the right career path — all in one place.
Learner Pro
Less than R17/month · Cancel anytime
Saved Institutions
Save and compare up to 20 institutions in your personal dashboard.
Event Reminders
WhatsApp reminders 1 week, 1 day, and 1 hour before every event.
Compare Institutions
Side-by-side comparison of programmes, fees, APS requirements, and more.
Saved Prospectuses
Access all your downloaded prospectuses in one place, anytime.
WhatsApp Notifications
Get personalised open day alerts based on your province and interests.
Application Tracking
Track your applications across multiple institutions in one dashboard.
Smart Recommendations
AI-powered suggestions based on your subjects, APS score, and career goals.
Priority Registration
Get early access to high-demand open days before they fill up.
Avg daily profile views
WhatsApp open rate
More registrations vs email
OpenDays.co.za gives institutions the tools to reach learners earlier, more effectively, and at scale — with measurable engagement at every stage of the recruitment pipeline.
Real-time Analytics
Track registrations, profile views, QR scans, and WhatsApp clicks from one dashboard.
WhatsApp Broadcast
Send targeted messages to opted-in learners by province, faculty, and grade.
8 Dynamic QR Codes
Prospectus, NSFAS, apply, campus map, accommodation, bursaries — all trackable.
Video Recordings
Host open day recordings directly on your profile. Learners watch the replay anytime.
Lead Management
Every registration becomes a qualified lead with APS score, province, and faculty interest.
Automation
Automated reminders, follow-ups, and FAQ routing — all POPIA compliant.
We come to your Grade 10–12 learners — online via Google Meet or in person at your campus — and walk them through every open day, TVET, and career expo opportunity available to them.
Online (Google Meet) or Physical — we come to you. 100% free.
120+
Schools Reached
9
Provinces Covered
15,000+
Learners Informed
4.9/5
School Rating
National Platform Launch
Open Days Africa goes live nationally — July 2026. Be part of it from day one.
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Open Days Africa is South Africa's national open day and student acquisition platform. It connects Grade 10–12 learners with universities, TVET colleges, private institutions, and training providers across all 9 provinces — through a searchable directory, WhatsApp reminders, virtual open days, and QR-based campus tools.
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Our team is available on WhatsApp and email. We respond within one business day.
Get Started Today · Launching July 2026
Join 50,000+ targeted learners and 300+ institutions on South Africa's leading student acquisition platform. Free for learners. Powerful for institutions.
Promote open days nationally, reach learners across all 9 provinces, and track engagement through QR-based systems.
Apply as Founding PartnerDiscover open days, explore degree programmes, and connect with institutions — completely free for Grade 10–12.
Get Started FreeBook a free open day presentation for your Grade 10–12 learners — online or at your campus.
Book a PresentationStay informed about your child's open day journey, campus tours, and application deadlines via Buddy Link.
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