Welcome to PAX College
About Us
PAX College was established in 1991, with the mission to primarily provide tertiary education and training according to manpower and technological needs of industries. In pursuit of academic excellence, the main emphasis at the college is specific vocational preparation. Since inception, PAX College has offered various recognized qualifications in the IT, Business Studies, Tourism, Beauty and Hotel/Catering Fields.
PAX College’s aim has always been to nurture the learner’s intelligence and broaden their outlook on life for the competitive working world. PAX’s education solely revolves around practicality that will ensure response from industry in the form of job reservation. Our organizational goals which border on the success and marketability of our institutions programmes have found expression in the number of graduates that have secured placements in industry and the satisfactory feedback obtained even during experiential learning.
PAX College has therefore acquired a reputable, respected and recognized status as a private tertiary educational institution which has served the greater Durban area for 30+ years. The PAX College mission statement is “to be a quality provider of repute in South Africa providing professional, competent and confident graduates that respond to industry needs and develop the Community in the Education Sector”. It is our institution’s fervent desire to contribute to a stable economy, investing in “Our People’s Future”.
At this time, when the need for education in South Africa at all levels is extremely pressing, it behooves those of us who are best qualified and most experienced in the field to show that we are willing and able to extend ourselves and to take up the challenge.
A BRIEF SUMMARY:
- PAX College provides its learners with not only the academic knowledge they require to successfully enter the workplace and/or to enhance their employability, but also instills in them values pertinent to their conduct in the workplace through our special emphasis on ethical practices and good governance.
- Management at PAX College are well-known public figures in their own right who set high behavioral standards, and take a personal interest in each of PAX’s learners.
- PAX College has previously trained large companies in the private sector such as Defy, EThekwini, Huletts, Mr. Price/Miladys Group, Transwerk, Garlickes and Bousfield Attorneys and many other corporates. PAX College is an accredited and registered institution who trains both school leavers and skilled employees.
Why choose us?
- Our campus has a safe, secure environment where students can really focus on their studies.
- We offer free tutorials for those who need extra assistance.
- Our lecturers are highly qualified, passionate and caring people who genuinely have the students’ interest at heart.
- We have exciting extra-curricular activities, such as annual balls, fashion shows, dramas, dances, to sports days and excursions.
- Our courses and syllabi which are structured to meet industry needs; ensure that our students are qualified to fulfill job market requirements.
- Specializes in specific fields for the working world.
- Our Flexi-time hours help students to adjust schedules to fit in with their individual needs, instead of the student having to adapt to the college’s schedule.
- We assist students who qualify with in-service training and job placement sat no extra cost.
- We are one of the very few Private Colleges in KZN that enjoy a professional and mutually beneficial relationship with the working industry, enabling our students to be placed in various positions in the private sector as well as governmental departments.
- Affordable fees with easy payment options.
- We are on the databases of some financial institutes, joining forces to assist students with study loans.
What Our Students Say
Feedback
Coming from a home where my parents couldn’t afford to send me to further my studies, was a challenge.
Rachael Johnson
Civil Engineering - 2019
Pax has been more than just a Tertiary Institute to me, it’s been a family that cares!
Nick Shabalala
Customer Service Agent, Emirates Airlines.
Education is the key to success – PAX has helped me unlock so many doors to my future.
Anton S Mdluli
National Diploma in Business Management – 2020
PAX has made me realize that I don’t have to settle for anything less than greatness.
Asive Dyosini
National Diploma in Civil Engineering – 2017
Education is the greatest gift. I feel very lucky to be part of the PAX family.
Bongiwe B Dlamini
National Diploma in Educare – 2020
At PAX I learned to think in the present whilst planning for my future. This foundation will help build my success.
Dyrall N Magwaza
National Diploma in Civil Engineering – 2019
I am proud to be a PAX student – it is here that I found my vision for my future
Lwando Ndzimande
National Diploma in Civil Engineering – 2019
PAX is a family infused institution in the sense that learning is always done in the most enjoyable way. I am proud to be part of the PAX family.
Nehal Parsad
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – 2020
PAX College is a great institution. The staff and instructors are always helpful and are looking out for you. The atmosphere is great. I have made friends that I will have forever.
Nikhail Hemraj
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – 2015
The PAX academic and management team are always interested and engaged on a daily basis.
Sean McGee
National Diploma in Civil & Mechanical Engineering – 2018
It is here that I truly found my passion, with the help of the academic and management staff, I feel very lucky to be a PAX student.
Simone Pillay
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – 2020
I am really honoured to be part of the PAX family. It is a vibrant college where great things are achieved.
Yaseera Sheik
National Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – 2020
PAX has made me realize my dreams. I feel confident that my years here at PAX will greatly benefit me in my future.
Sesihle Khwinana
National Diploma in Civil Engineering – 2020
