You have strong planning and organisational skills, and an interest in the engineering or service sector
Industrial engineers are dynamic visionaries, relentlessly revolutionising how industries thrive! Masters of efficiency, they fuse creativity with precision to optimise resources, slash waste, and turbocharge productivity. From manufacturing floors to tech-driven enterprises, they dismantle bottlenecks, spark innovation, and transform systems into engines of excellence. Armed with analytical brilliance and a hunger for progress, they refuse to settle – turning challenges into breakthroughs and complexity into clarity. Every process refined, every idea unleashed, propels organisations toward unprecedented performance. They’re not just problemsolvers; they’re trailblazers rewriting the rules of possibility. In a world hungry for smarter solutions, industrial engineers are the catalysts – igniting progress today to build a faster, bolder, limitless tomorrow. YOU WILL LIKE THIS IF YOU WILL STUDY AT YOU WILL STUDY FOR
Three years, full-time
Bellville Campus
WHAT YOU NEED
Minimum Admission Requirements
National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) with:
• English First Language (4)
• Mathematics (4); Technical Mathematics (5)
• Physical Sciences (4); Technical Science (5)
• Recommended: Mechanical Technology (3)
National Certificate:
• English, N4 (60%)
• Mathematics, N4 (60%)
• Engineering Science, N4 (60%)
Vocational subjects (NCV4):
• English (5) (60–69%)
• Mathematics (5) (60–69%)
• Engineering Science (3) (min 60%)
The department utilises an Admission Point Score (APS) as selection criteria once your minimum admission requirements are satisfied. You have to score a minimum of 30 on the APS for the mainstream course; 27–29 for the Extended Curriculum Programme (ECP); 23–26 should you be wait-listed.
DISCLAIMER
Meeting the minimum requirements does not guarantee admission. Information is subject to change, based on approval and accreditation of HEQSF aligned qualifications during 2024/2025. Admission requirements may therefore differ between the existing qualification and the HEQSF aligned qualification. Please consult the CPUT website or Faculty for updated information. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information in this brochure; however the University reserves the right at any time, if circumstances require, to make changes to any of the published details.
First year
• Engineering Mathematics 1
• Engineering Physics
• Industrial Engineering Design
• Engineering Manufacturing Technology
• Professional Communication 1
• Information Technology 1
Second year
• Engineering Work Study
• Industrial Production Engineering
• Engineering Mathematics 2
• Quality Engineering
• Engineering Economics
Third year
• Computer Integrated Manufacturing
• Facility Layout and Materials Handling
• Systems Engineering
• Operations Research
• Engineering Management
• Industrial Engineering Project 3
Your on-the-job training
You will be required to complete a minimum of six months of in-service training. You will also complete compulsory service learning projects.
YOUR FUTURE SELF
Future studies
Advanced Diploma in Industrial Engineering, or equivalent at exit NQF Level 7. Further leads into the Postgraduate Diploma: Industrial Engineering; B Eng Tech Honours: Industrial Engineering, or equivalent
Future industries
Manufacturing, Hospitals, Communications, eCommerce, Consulting, Entertainment, Local Government, Finance, Food and Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Semiconductors, Energy, Sports, Insurance, Sales, Accounting, Banking, Travel, Agriculture, Hotel, Aerospace, Logistics and Transport
Future career
Industrial Engineer, Systems Engineer, Quality Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Systems Designer, Project Engineer
