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Bachelor of Commerce (BCom) in Management Sciences with Safety Management | NWU

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Duration

3 year(s)

Type

Bachelor's Degree

Delivery

Full-time

Details

The BCom in Management Sciences with Safety Management at NWU Vanderbijlpark is a three-year degree that prepares graduates to manage occupational health, safety, and risk within South Africa's industrial, mining, and construction sectors. Students study risk management, safety legislation, hazard identification, emergency planning, and business management, equipping them to design and implement safety systems that comply with South Africa's Occupational Health and Safety Act and Mining Health and Safety Act. With South Africa's mining and heavy industry sectors subject to significant safety regulation and social accountability, safety management professionals are in sustained demand. Graduates contribute to protecting workers and communities while ensuring operational compliance and business continuity.

Mathematics: Level 3 (40-49%) OR Mathematical Literacy: Level 6 (70-79%)
Afrikaans or English: Level 4 (50-59%)
APS: 24

Admission requirements
SubjectMinimumRequirement
Afrikaans Home Language or Afrikaans First Additional Language or English Home Language or English First Additional Language50%Required
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy40%Required

Career Prospects

Health and Safety Manager – Design and oversee OHS programmes at South African mining, manufacturing, or construction companies to ensure compliance and protect workers under the OHS Act.
Risk Manager – Identify, assess, and mitigate operational and safety risks for South African companies or government entities across high-risk sectors like energy, transport, or chemicals.
SHE (Safety, Health, Environment) Consultant – Provide independent safety auditing, legal compliance, and risk management advisory services to South African industries.
Emergency Response Coordinator – Plan and manage emergency preparedness and disaster response capabilities for South African industrial facilities, municipalities, or large events.
SHEQ Manager – Oversee integrated Safety, Health, Environment, and Quality management systems for South African manufacturers, mines, or engineering companies pursuing ISO and OHSAS certification.

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