The Diploma in Surveying at MUT qualifies students to prepare scaled maps and set out structures, transportation routes, industrial developments, and residential properties. South Africa's ongoing land reform programme, housing delivery challenges, and infrastructure roll-out create strong demand for qualified surveying technicians. Students receive theoretical grounding combined with practical WIL experience, and graduates can find employment with surveying firms, municipalities, construction companies, and government departments.
English First Additional Language: 50% (Level 4)
Mathematics: 50% (Level 4)
Physical Sciences: 50% (Level 4)
APS: 25
Surveying Technician – Carries out land surveys and sets out construction pegs for residential, commercial, and infrastructure projects across South Africa.
Cadastral Survey Assistant – Works with licensed land surveyors on boundary determinations and title deed surveys for the Deeds Registry.
GIS Technician – Uses geographic information systems to capture, process, and analyse spatial data for municipalities and planning departments.
Construction Layout Specialist – Sets out engineering works including roads, pipelines, and buildings to precise specifications on construction sites.
Municipal Survey Officer – Assists local government in managing land records, servitude mapping, and township layout surveys.
