The Diploma in Work Study at TUT equips students with skills in work measurement, method study, ergonomics, and organisational efficiency analysis. Graduates are trained to evaluate and improve business processes across manufacturing, mining, and public sector organisations — fields critical to South Africa's productivity and competitiveness. The programme blends practical fieldwork with theoretical grounding in industrial engineering principles, preparing students for immediate impact in the workplace.
English: Level 3
Mathematics or Technical Mathematics: Level 3
Mathematical Literacy: Level 5
APS: 24
Work-Study Practitioner – Conducting time-and-motion studies and method analysis in manufacturing and mining companies across South Africa.
Management Services Practitioner – Implementing efficiency improvement projects in government departments and state-owned enterprises.
Business Analyst – Analysing workflows and identifying cost-reduction opportunities in retail, logistics, and financial services.
Value-Chain Consultant – Advising organisations on supply chain efficiency and lean operations in the South African industrial sector.
Operations Improvement Specialist – Leading continuous improvement initiatives in hospitals, municipalities, and private sector firms.
