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Who you’d be working with
I’m a second-year IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences (Application Development) student, and I’ve been tutoring for 2+ years. When I started studying, I had no coding experience at all. Everything I teach, I once had to learn from zero, so I know how it feels to sit in a lecture and understand none of it.
In 2025 I graduated top of a class of more than 200 students in the IIE Higher Certificate in Mobile Application and Web Development at Emeris Education (formerly Varsity College). The same year I received the Full Stack Impact Award, the Faculty of Science and Technology Excellence Award at the Emeris Durban North Student Top Achiever Awards.
IOL Education wrote about my journey on 19 June 2026, in a feature by Pholoso Manyama, and you can find it in the press section. I mention it because when you choose a tutor, you should be able to check who they are. So far I’ve guided 150+ students across 24+ subjects, on and off campus.
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In person in Durban, or online anywhere in South Africa
If you’re in the Durban area, in-person sessions can be arranged. I study at Emeris Durban North, and we’ll agree on where and when to meet when we chat. If you’re elsewhere in KwaZulu-Natal or further away, online sessions run by video call with screen sharing, so we can look at the same code, the same problem or the same notes together.
Sessions are usually 60 to 90 minutes, depending on the topic. Intensive exam preparation can run longer, and everything is discussed upfront so there are no surprises. Rates depend on the service, how often we meet and for how long, so you get a personalised quote rather than a fixed price list. Studying away from Durban? See online tutoring.
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Five ways I can help
One-on-one tutoring is what most students choose, but it isn’t the only option. Some people need a few targeted sessions before a test. Some want notes that turn a dense module into something they can study from. Others want someone in their corner for the whole semester. We pick the format together, and it can change as your needs do.
Whatever the format, the rule is the same. I explain, you do the work, and you leave understanding it. I won’t write assignments or tests for anyone, because that doesn’t help you when you’re alone in the exam room, and it isn’t fair on you or the students around you.
- One-on-one tutoring: dedicated sessions on exactly what you’re stuck on, at your pace
- Exam preparation: targeted revision, past paper walkthroughs and exam technique
- Study notes and breakdowns: clear, structured notes, with or without sessions
- Test and assignment support: guidance on structure, content and approach, without doing it for you
- Academic mentoring: a structured relationship for confidence, study habits and steady progress
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Subjects for university and college students
I cover 24+ subjects, grouped into the areas below. Most of what I teach comes straight from what I study myself: programming, databases, information systems and the maths that sits underneath them. If you’re a complete beginner, or a first year who feels the pace of varsity is too quick, that’s fine. I started there too.
Each area has its own page with more detail, so start with programming tutoring or maths tutoring. Don’t see your subject? Ask anyway. I’m happy to see how I can help, and I’ll tell you honestly if it isn’t something I can teach well.
- Mathematics: algebra, calculus, discrete maths and problem-solving strategies
- Programming and coding: logic, algorithms, debugging and code structure in Python and Java
- Information systems and technology: databases, SQL, networks, systems analysis and UML diagrams
- Web and mobile development: HTML, CSS, JavaScript and React Native
- Study skills: time management, note-taking, understanding assignments and building habits
- Exam and test preparation: revision, strategy coaching, past papers and practice questions
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How getting started works
Send me a message through the contact form, on WhatsApp at 065 838 9320, or by email. Tell me a little about yourself and what you need help with. I typically reply within 24 hours, and WhatsApp is usually fastest. You don’t need to have it all figured out before you write.
Then we have a conversation. I’ll ask where you’re at, what’s confusing you and what you’re working towards. Together we decide on the format: regular sessions, one-off exam prep, notes or ongoing mentoring. Then we start. No fuss, no delays, just focused sessions with a clear direction, where we know what we’re covering and why.
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What students say
“The notes Jorryn put together for me before my exam were unlike anything I’d seen. Clear, structured, and actually useful, not just a copy of the slides. I walked into that exam feeling prepared for the first time all semester. Genuinely grateful.” Ethan Naicker, Higher Certificate, Mobile App and Web Development
Three student reviews are published on this site: Nomvelo Dlamini (First-Year Computer Science), and Kayla Reddy and Ethan Naicker (both Higher Certificate, Mobile App and Web Development). Each review appears with the student’s name and course, and you can read all three, in full, in the reviews section.
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How to choose a good tutor in Durban
Search for tutors in Durban and you’ll find plenty of directories and listings. That’s a reasonable place to start, but a listing can’t tell you whether someone can explain your module. Before you book anyone, including me, here’s what I’d check.
I’d rather you choose the right tutor than choose me by default. That’s why the claims on this page can be checked: the award, the class result, the IOL feature and the named reviews. Big claims are easy to type. Proof is harder, and it’s what you should ask any tutor for.
- Have they studied the kind of course you’re doing, at university level?
- Can they explain one idea in more than one way, or do they just repeat the slides?
- Do they have reviews from named students, not only star ratings?
- Are they clear about session length, format and how pricing works?
- Will they refuse to do your assessments for you? A good tutor should.
- Do they ask where you’re stuck before the first session starts?
