The Diploma in Civil Engineering at MUT trains students in the design, construction, and maintenance of the built environment — including roads, bridges, dams, airports, sewerage systems, and building structures. Through Work-integrated Learning (WIL), graduates gain practical field experience alongside professional engineers and technologists, making them employment-ready for civil engineering contractors, consulting firms, and government departments or municipalities. The programme addresses South Africa's urgent infrastructure backlogs in transport, water, and housing.
English First Additional Language: 50% (Level 4)
Mathematics: 50% (Level 4)
Physical Sciences: 50% (Level 4)
APS: 25
Civil Engineering Technician – Supports the design and construction of roads, bridges, and infrastructure for contractors and government departments across South Africa.
Site Supervisor – Oversees construction activities on residential, commercial, or infrastructure projects, ensuring quality and safety compliance.
Municipal Infrastructure Technician – Works within local government to plan, manage, and maintain public infrastructure including water supply, roads, and stormwater systems.
Transport Planning Technician – Assists in traffic studies and road network planning for provincial and national road agencies such as SANRAL and PRASA.
Structural Draughtsperson – Prepares engineering drawings and documentation for structural projects in consulting engineering firms.
