The Diploma in Building Technology at Walter Sisulu University is a three-year vocationally oriented qualification offered at the Buffalo City and Butterworth campuses. It prepares graduates for supervisory and middle management roles in the building industry, specifically within the fields of Quantity Surveying and Construction Management. Students develop the knowledge and skills to perform basic quantity surveying functions — including tendering, pricing, and measurement — alongside construction management capabilities for building site operations. South Africa's significant infrastructure backlog in housing, roads, and public buildings creates sustained demand for competent building technology graduates across both public and private construction sectors.
English Home Language or English First Additional Language: 50–59% (Level 4)
Mathematics: 50–59% (Level 4) OR Technical Mathematics: 60–69% (Level 5)
Physical Science: 40–49% (Level 3) OR Technical Science: 50–59% (Level 4)
APS: 24
