The Diploma in Public Administration: Disaster and Risk Management at DUT prepares graduates for careers in one of South Africa's growing fields of public sector specialisation. As climate change intensifies and South Africa faces increasing natural and human-made disasters — from floods in KwaZulu-Natal to droughts and fires nationally — the demand for qualified disaster and risk management practitioners at local, provincial, and national government levels has grown significantly. The three-year programme covers disaster risk management, public finance, public management, development management, and entrepreneurship.
English: Level 3
Mathematics: Level 3, OR Mathematical Literacy: Level 4
Three additional recognised NSC 20-credit subjects: Level 3
Minimum of 25 points (excluding Life Orientation) recommended
APS: 22
