We built this
so no learner
gets left behind.
Open Days Africa is South Africa's only centralised open day platform. We exist because the information gap between learners and institutions is costing futures.
50,000+
Learners Targeted by Launch
284+
Institutions Onboarding
9
Provinces Covered
8
QR Links Per Listing
The information gap is costing learners their futures.
South Africa has over 280 post-school institutions — universities, TVET colleges, nursing schools, aviation academies, culinary institutes, and more. Every year, hundreds of open days happen across all 9 provinces.
Most learners never hear about them. Not because they don't care — but because the system was never built to reach them.
“A poster on a school noticeboard reaches 30 students. Open Days Africa reaches 14,000.”
Invisible Opportunities
Thousands of open days happen every year across South Africa — but most learners never hear about them. A poster on a school noticeboard reaches maybe 30 students. The rest miss out entirely.
Geography as a Barrier
Traditional open days are restricted to a single city, meaning learners from other provinces are excluded despite having strong interest. Distance shouldn't determine destiny.
R45k–R120k Per Event
A single traditional open day costs between R45,000 and R120,000 — yet conversion rates remain below 3% due to fragmented communication and lack of structured follow-up systems.
6–8 Weeks of Planning, Inconsistent Results
Each open day requires six to eight weeks of planning, placing a significant operational burden on staff while still producing inconsistent results. The effort-to-outcome ratio is unsustainable.
One platform. Every open day.
Every learner.
Open Days Africa is the single source of truth for post-school opportunities in South Africa — free for learners, powerful for institutions.
One Centralised Platform
Every open day, career expo, virtual session, and recording — in one searchable, filterable directory. Updated in real time. Free for every learner.
WhatsApp-First Delivery
We meet learners where they already are. Reminders, QR codes, event updates, and institution broadcasts all delivered via WhatsApp — no app download required.
QR Codes Embedded in Your Listings
Your QR codes live inside your WhatsApp listing and website directory listing — linking learners directly to your prospectus, application form, NSFAS info, and virtual event sign-up.
Virtual Attendance Built In
Can't travel? Attend live. Virtual open days, live Q&A sessions, and post-event recordings mean geography is no longer a barrier to access.
Built for every person in the education journey.
Open Days Africa serves both sides of the open day equation — the learners searching for their path, and the institutions trying to reach them. We also serve the people in between: parents, educators, and expo organisers.
Our target listing spans every institution type in South Africa — from traditional universities to short-course providers, SETA-accredited programmes, and career expo organisers.
Grade 10 – 12 Learners
Actively exploring post-school options across all institution types and provinces.
Parents & Guardians
Involved in the decision, needing clear information on fees, locations, and options.
Universities & Colleges
Public and private institutions wanting to reach motivated, qualified learners at scale.
Career Expo Organisers
Exhibition organisers, corporate graduate recruiters, and TVET event coordinators.
High Schools & Educators
Teachers and career counsellors guiding learners through the application journey.
TVET & Skills Providers
Accredited training providers, SETA programmes, and vocational education institutions.
All Institution Types Welcome
From traditional universities to short-course providers — if you offer post-school education in South Africa, you belong here.
Traditional Universities
listed
Universities of Technology
listed
TVET Colleges
listed
Trade & Artisan Training
listed
Private Higher Education
listed
Business & Management Academies
listed
IT & Coding Schools
listed
Hospitality & Tourism Schools
listed
Creative & Design Schools
listed
Film, TV & Acting Schools
listed
Engineering Colleges
listed
Nursing Colleges (SANC)
listed
Health Sciences Colleges
listed
Accounting & Finance Colleges
listed
Legal Studies Colleges
listed
Teacher Training Colleges
listed
Agricultural Colleges
listed
Aviation & Pilot Schools
listed
AI & Data Science Academies
listed
Distance Learning Institutions
listed
Bridging & Matric Upgrade
listed
Postgraduate & MBA Schools
listed
Study Abroad Providers
listed
Learnership Providers
listed
SETA & Industry Bodies
listed
Government Skills Programmes
listed
Don't see your institution type?
We're adding new categories regularly. Get in touch and we'll list you.
Six channels. One platform.
We don't rely on a single channel to reach learners. Open Days Africa built a multi-channel ecosystem that meets people where they already are.
Open Day Directory
A live, searchable listing of every open day in South Africa — filterable by province, institution type, date, and format. Learners browse daily.
WhatsApp Broadcast Network
Institutions broadcast directly to their saved attendee pool. Reminders, updates, and QR codes delivered in the app every South African already uses.
Virtual Open Day Platform
Live-streamed sessions, scheduled Q&As, and on-demand recordings — hosted directly on the platform. No third-party tools needed.
QR Codes in Your Listings
QR codes are embedded directly inside your WhatsApp listing and website directory listing — linking to your prospectus, application form, NSFAS info, and virtual event sign-up.
Analytics & Lead Intelligence
Pre-event attendee data, live check-in tracking, post-event engagement reports. Institutions know exactly who came, from where, and what they did next.
Career Expo Advertising
Dedicated expo listings with unlimited open day slots, 8 QR codes, WhatsApp broadcast, and live analytics — all included in your expo package.
Every listing includes 8 QR links.
Here's where each one goes.
Learners tap or scan any QR link directly from the listing — no app download, no email required. Click a card to see the live QR code and its destination.
No app needed
Learners use their phone camera — any Android or iPhone. No QR scanner app required.
Every tap is tracked
Institutions see exactly how many learners tapped each QR link, with province and device data.
Included per package
All packages include Prospectus + WhatsApp links. Active & above unlock all 8 QR link types.
Why Open Days Africa is different.
We didn't build a generic events platform and apply it to education. We built this specifically for the South African post-school landscape — from the ground up.
Only Platform of Its Kind in SA
No other platform centralises open days, virtual sessions, QR tracking, and WhatsApp broadcast in one place — built specifically for the South African education market.
Mobile-First, Data-Light
Designed for the phone in every learner's pocket. Works on limited data. No app download required for core features.
POPIA Compliant by Design
Every data point collected with consent. Learners control their data. Institutions get clean, compliant leads — not scraped lists.
All 9 Provinces, Every Institution Type
From Cape Town to Musina. Universities, TVET colleges, nursing schools, aviation academies, culinary institutes, and more.
Free for Learners, Always
We believe access to education information is a right, not a privilege. Core features are free for every learner, forever.
Measurable ROI for Institutions
Institutions may experience a 10%–30% increase in student applications and up to a 70% reduction in recruitment costs compared to traditional methods.
What you actually get.
No fluff. Here's exactly what Open Days Africa delivers — for learners and for institutions.
"I found my university through Open Days Africa. The WhatsApp reminder saved me."
— Thandeka M., Grade 12, Limpopo
What institutions can expect.
Institutions partnering with Open Days Africa can expect improved student acquisition efficiency, increased application volumes, and higher open day attendance rates.
+10–30%
More student applications
Average increase in application volumes for institutions using the platform actively.
–70%
Reduction in recruitment costs
Compared to traditional open day methods costing R45,000–R120,000 per event.
100%
Admissions funnel visibility
Full tracking from first learner engagement through to application submission.
9,000+
High schools targeted
National school engagement strategy reaching all government, independent, and private schools by 2027.
A note on results: Open Days Africa gives institutions the infrastructure and the audience. Results depend on how actively the platform is used — the quality of events, responsiveness of admissions teams, and consistency of engagement.
Open Days Africa.
Opening doors
across South Africa.
We are a South African education technology organisation dedicated to closing the information gap between learners and institutions. Open Days Africa is our flagship platform — and it's just the beginning.
Learner-First
Every feature starts with the learner's experience
POPIA Compliant
Data handled with full legal compliance
Nationally Inclusive
All 9 provinces, every institution type
See what Open Days Africa offers you specifically.
Tell us who you are and we'll show you the full picture.
How It Works for Learners
Four simple steps from discovering open days to tracking your applications.
Browse & Discover
Search open days by province, institution type, or date. Filter by virtual or in-person. No account needed to browse.
Save & Get Reminded
Save the events that interest you. We'll send you WhatsApp and in-app reminders so you never miss a registration deadline.
Attend & Check In
Physical events? Use your personal QR code for instant check-in. Virtual? Join live sessions directly from your phone.
Track Your Applications
Pro plan learners get a full application tracker — keep tabs on every institution you've visited and applied to.
Built Around Your Experience
All 9 Provinces
Events from Cape Town to Limpopo — no matter where you are.
Virtual Attendance
Attend live sessions from home via our built-in virtual platform.
WhatsApp Reminders
Get reminders and updates right in your WhatsApp — no app needed.
100% Free for Learners
Every core feature is free. Upgrade to Pro for extra tracking tools.
Live Q&A with Admissions
Ask institutions real questions during or after open day sessions.
Post-Event Recordings
Missed a session? Watch the recording at your own pace.
Parents Included — Buddy Link
Share a live mirror of your profile with a parent or guardian via WhatsApp. They see your saved events, applications, and financial commitments — no account needed.
50,000+
Learners Targeted by Launch
284+
Institutions to Explore
9
Provinces Covered
R0
Cost to Learners
From Learners Like You
I was about to miss the UCT Engineering open day because I only saw the poster the day before. opendays.co.za sent me a reminder two weeks in advance and I had time to get a bus ticket from Limpopo. Best decision I ever made.
Thandeka Mokoena
Grade 12 Learner, Limpopo
As a parent in Mpumalanga, I always worried my daughter would miss opportunities because we live far from the cities. The virtual open day feature is incredible — she attended three sessions in one weekend from home.
Mrs Sibongile Nkosi
Parent, Mpumalanga
The application tracker on the Pro plan is a game changer. I can see exactly which institutions I've visited, what I've applied for, and what's still pending. I feel so much more in control of my future.
Luqmaan Davids
Grade 12 Learner, Western Cape
We Don't Leave Parents Behind
Choosing a university is one of the biggest decisions a family makes together. Open Days Africa is built to include parents at every step — not just learners. Our Buddy Link feature (Learner Pro) lets your child share a live, read-only mirror of their profile with you via WhatsApp. No account needed.
Your Future Starts Here
Sign up free and never miss an open day again.