The Council of ORBIT TVET College performs all the functions that are necessary to govern this institution, subject to the FET Act and any applicable provincial law.

Subject to policy, The College Council must, with the concurrence of the Academic Board:

• Develop a strategic plan for the institution
• Determine the language policy of this institution, publish it and make it available on request
• Ensure that this institution is accredited to provide learning against standards and qualifications as registered on the NQF (National Qualifications Framework)

The council, after consultation with the SRC (Student Representative Council) must provide for a suitable structure to advise on the policy for the student support services with this TVET institution.