Civil Engineering and Building

About Us

About the Course

The undergraduate programmes in the DCEB include Diploma in Civil Engineering – NQF Level 6 (360 Credits). In terms of professional registration, this qualification falls under educational Benchmark 3: Meeting the educational requirements for engineering technician; Advanced Diploma in Civil Engineering – NQF Level 7 (140 Credits). In terms of professional registration, this qualification falls under educational Benchmark 2: Meeting the educational requirements for engineering technologist. DCEB also offers a postgraduate qualification, Postgraduate Diploma (PGD) in Civil Engineering – NQF Level 8 (140 Credits). This qualification exhibits characteristics that prepare students for industry and research.

The departmental staff and postgraduate students are also active in research wherein they conduct research in the identified niche focus areas of Water Resources and Environment Engineering, Geotechnical and Material Engineering, and Structural and Materials Engineering. Apart from the PGD in Civil Engineering, the department also trains postgraduate students towards the following qualifications: Master of Engineering (MEng) in Civil Engineering – NQF level 9 (180 Credits), and Doctor of Engineering (DEng) in Civil Engineering – NQF Level 10 (360 Credits)

Career Opportunities

Civil Engineering Technicians could be involved with construction projects such as reinforced concrete, structural steel, timber and masonry structures, roads, bridges, dams, canals, pipelines, water purification, sewage treatment, airports, railways, harbours, housing, and services.

There is ample opportunity to attain job satisfaction and attractive financial rewards. Some past students from this department have senior positions at consulting engineering firms, construction companies, government bodies, local authorities, and industry.

The following selections of careers are available:

Design Draughtsman, Project Official, Site Agent, Municipal Technician, Engineering Surveyor, Quantity Technician, Designer, Laboratory Technician, Contract Manager, Project Planner, Estimator, Quality Controller, or a Geo- technician.