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 GENERIC ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
To pass a National Senior Certificate (NSC) you must have written the following examinations:
One Home Language
One Home or First Additional Language
Mathematics or Mathematical Literacy
Life Orientation
3 x other subjects
And achieved 40% in three subjects, one of which is an official language at Home Language level;

DIPLOMA:
To qualify for admission to Diploma Studies at a University, you need to pass the National Senior Certificate, with an achievement rating of
3 (moderate achievement, 40%-49%) or better in four recognised NSC 20-credit subjects, and a minimum 30% in the language of learning
and teaching of the Higher Education institution concerned.

BACHELORS:
To qualify for admission to Bachelor`s Degree studies at a University, you need to pass the NSC with an achievement rating of 4 (adequate
achievement, 50%-59%) or better in four subjects chosen from the designated subject list determined by Higher Education, with a mini-
mum of 30% in the language of learning and teaching of the Higher Education institution concerned.

Minimum statutory admission requirements- NC(V) 4

Prospective candidates must meet the minimum statutory requirements for students in possession of an NC(V) 4 qualification, as set laid
out in the prescripts of the Government Gazette no. 32743 of 26 November 2006, to be eligible for admission to a diploma i.e. 50% in three
fundamental subjects, one of which must be English; and 60% in three compulsory vocational modules.
Candidates must note that, according to Section 37 (i) of the Higher Education Act (Act 101 of 1997), the decision to admit a student to
higher education study is the right and responsibility of the higher education institution concerned. This implies that individual institutions
may set additional admission requirements for specific programmes. For example, the course must include Accounting with a minimum of
50%. Applied Accounting is not accepted.

Admission requirements for students with N3, N4, N5 and N qualifications.

The following admission requirements apply:
A candidate with an FET N3, N4, N5 or N6 certificate may qualify for admission to the first year of a diploma qualification in marketing, retail
management, logistics, sport management, accountancy and human resource management:
• based on his or her seven best subjects for N4/N5 or N5/N6 and a minimum of 50% for English at N3 level. However, a candidate must
meet the minimum admission requirements, including the language requirement (50%), on VUT scoring scale (see table 3 below).
• A candidate with an N3, N4, N5 or N6 certificate does not qualify for any subject recognition.
• Subject recognition may be granted to FET students who have successfully completed their FET N6 diplomas. Such subject
recognition will only be considered for first-year VUT diploma subjects and will only be based on FET N6 level diploma subjects
completed successfully. These subjects must be passed at N4, N5 and N6 level with a score of 50% or above.
• Programme prerequisites must be met before a candidate will be admitted to a specific programme. The programme in Accounting
must include Accounting with a minimum of 50%. Applied Accounting is not accepted.
Admission is based on the above minimum criteria, with qualification specific additional requirements based on an academic point score
(APS). The university calculates the APS as indicated in table 1.
Table 1: Academic Points Calculation (NSC and SC)
(Please note Life orientation is excluded from all points calculations and Bonus points)
NSC % NSC SCHG VUT SC SCSG VUT SC BONUS POINTS
score % SCORE % Score Maths Language Other
90% to 100% 8 A 8 A 7 3 2 2
80% to 89% 7 A 7 A 7 3 2 2
70% to 79% 6 B 6 A 6 2 1 1
60% to 69% 5 C 5 B 5 1 0 0
50% to 59% 4 D 4 C 4 0 0 0
40% to 49% 3 E 3 D 3 0 0 0
30% to 39% 2 F 2 E 2 0 0 0
0% to 29% 1 G 0 F 0 0 0 0

Table 2: Academic Points Calculation - NC(V)4

(Please note Life orientation is excluded from all points calculations)
Percentage achieved in NCV subject 30-39% 40-49% 50-59% 60-69% 70-79% 80-89% 90-100%
Points rating for % value (VUT) 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

The scoring scale for candidates in possession of N3, N4, N5 and N6 qualifications is indicated in Table 3.
Table 3: VUT scoring scale for N qualifications

Symbol achieved N3 N4/N5/N6

A 6 8
B 5 7
C 4 6
D 3 5
E 2 4
 DEPARTMENT: MARKETING, RETAIL BUSINESS & SPORT MANAGEMENT
Diploma: Marketing/Retail Business Management/Sport Management
Advanced Diploma: Marketing / Retail Business Management / Sport Management
Postgraduate Diploma: Marketing, Master of Management: Marketing, Doctor of Commerce: Marketing

1. Admission Requirements:

A. Diploma Programmes (NQF 6) – Admission from NSC and SC

Admission to the following programmes is based on meeting the statutory endorsement for a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree with the following
specific requirements
Qualification: Compulsory Subjects: Score* Additional Compulsory Score* Other subjects Minimum Bonus Points
Subjects APS required
Diploma Marketing, English 4 None 0 3 other 20 (Maths) None
Retail Business or Mathematics; 3 subjects with 21 (Maths Lit.
Sport Management or Mathematical Literacy or 4 a minimum / Technical
or Technical Mathematics or 4 score of 9 Maths)
One other Subject 4

B. Diploma Programmes (NQF 6) – Admission from NC(V) 4

NC(V) 4 PROGRAMMES VUT QUALIFICATIONS SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Advertising and Promotions Diploma: Marketing A candidate must score at least 27 or more points on the VUT scoring scale and
Marketing • 50% for English/Communication and two fundamental subjects
Marketing Communication • 60% in three compulsory vocational modules.
Consumer Behaviour
1.1 Requirements for NASCA
A completed National Senior Certificate for Adults with a minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) per subject except for English and Quantitative Literacy which
should be rated a 5 (60-69%).
1.2 Requirements for International qualifications
Eligibility of all international qualifications will be evaluated by the International Office.
1.3 Qualifications Obtained from Accredited Private and Public Higher Educational Institutions
The faculty reserves the right to consider qualifications obtained from accredited private and public higher education institutions as and where nec-
essary.
1.4 Transfers
The faculty reserves the right to consider applications to transfer from other institutions of higher learning.
C. Advanced Diploma: Marketing (NQF 7) Retail Business Management (NQF7) / Sport Management (NQF7)
A relevant National Diploma/Diploma or equivalent qualification or SAQA approved qualification on NQF level 6 with at least 360 credits. An average of
60% is required in all the exit level modules (3rd year) in the National Diploma/Diploma in Marketing Management.
Duration: This is a one-year full-time course. No part time classes are offered.
D. Postgraduate Diploma: Marketing (NQF 8)
A relevant Advanced Diploma in Marketing Management or equivalent or SAQA approved qualification on NQF level 7 with at least 120 Credits on NQF
level 7. In addition, an average of 60 % in core modules is required for admission into the Postgraduate Diploma in Marketing Management programme.
Duration: This is a one-year full-time course. No part time classes are offered.
E. Master of Management: Marketing (NQF 9)
A minimum of 60% average mark for a completed Post Graduate Diploma in Marketing Management or equivalent Degree qualification in Marketing
Management or related discipline. In addition, an average pass mark of 65% in a Research Methodology subject with a Research Project component at
NQF 7 is also required. Successful achievement of the Faculty selection criteria must also be met.
F. Doctor of Commerce: Marketing (NQF 10)
A relevant Master’s Degree on NQF 8 (old SAQA standard) or NQF 9 (new SAQA standard) in Marketing Management or a related Business Management
discipline. Successful achievement of the Faculty selection criteria must also be met
1. CURRICULUM: DIPLOMA IN MARKETING
1st year: Marketing I, Accounting Skills, English Online, Consumer behavior, ICT Skills, Applied Communication Skills 1, Personal Selling.
2nd year: Marketing II, Quantitative Techniques, Mercantile Law, Economics; Applied Communication Skills II.
3rd year: Marketing III, Sales Management III, Marketing Research III, Entrepreneurship; Applied Marketing Management (WIL), Integrated Marketing
Communication.
2. CURRICULUM: ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MARKETING
Advanced Marketing Management, Advanced Marketing Research, Advanced Digital Marketing, International Marketing, and Financial Management
for non-financial managers.
3. CURRICULUM: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MARKETING
Strategic Marketing, Research Project, Advertising Management, International Brand Management,
Contemporary Marketing Management Issues
4. CORE SYLLABI
Marketing I: The marketing concept, The SA marketing environment, Market segmentation, the marketing mix.
Marketing II: International marketing, Service marketing, Direct marketing.
Marketing III: Strategy formulation process, SWOT analysis, Generic strategy options, Strategic changes; Marketing ethics.
Marketing IV: Strategic marketing, Market opportunity analysis, formulating marketing strategies for specific situations, Implementation and control of
marketing strategy, Marketing plan, Trends affecting the strategic role of marketing.
Marketing Research III: The planning of a research project, Secondary data, Primary data, Questionnaire design and fieldwork, Sampling methods, Data
processing and reports.
Consumer Behaviour: Models of purchasing behaviour, Decision making process, Individual and group factors, the SA consumer.
Integrated Marketing Communication: Planning of a promotion programme, execution and evaluation, measuring advertising efficiency, types of
promotion, promotion budgeting.
Personal Selling I: The selling process, Sales organisation, Communication, Selling strategies.
Sales Management III: Selection and appointment of sales people, Training and remuneration of sales people, Sales planning and organisation, Sales
budgeting.
Economics I: Economic systems, Macroeconomics: National income, Money and banking, International Trade, Price theory and marketing mechanisms,
Types of markets.
Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship defined, the entrepreneurial mind-set, creativity & generating new business ideas, opportunity recognition and
evaluation, entrepreneurial strategy and business start up
Applied marketing management (WIL): the concept of project management on a marketing application. A new subject with the emphasis now on
project management application in the marketing environment
Accounting Skills: Cost accounting and price determination, Break-even analysis, Analysis and interpretation of financial statements.
Applied Communication Skills 1: The drafting of business letters and notices, Reports, agenda and minutes.
Applied communication skills 2: PowerPoint presentations, Communication theory, Meetings and Interviews, Pronunciation making your dreams a
reality, Your first step into the corporate world, Interpersonal skills, Good business etiquette and writing, Disability communication.
Quantitative Techniques I: Collection and presentation of numerical information, Trade calculations, Frequency distributions, probability and sampling,
Time series analysis.
Mercantile Law: A brief review of the SA Law, General principles of law of contract purchasing, Law of exchange controls.
ICT Skills: Operating system concepts, Information organisation, Tele-communication PC hardware and software acquisition, Security, Practical: MS Dos,
word processing, spreadsheets and graphics, record, file and database.
Advanced Marketing Management: Marketing strategies, Evaluation and reflection on market opportunities, threats and strategic windows in the
market, Ethical perspectives in strategy selection and implementation, Strategic marketing planning processes, Market-oriented strategies and their
marketing implications, Market opportunity analysis, Marketing performance and marketing metrics.
Financial Management for non-financial managers: Principles of financial management, analysis of financial statements, preparation of budgets, work-
ing capital management, time value of money, risk and return assessment, capital budgeting techniques, cost of capital and dividend value assessment.
International Marketing Module: Characteristics of international markets, International Marketing implications, Entry strategies into foreign markets,
Adaptation of market dimensions into international markets.
Advanced Digital Marketing: Digital marketing communications mix, Website design, writing search engine optimisation (SEO) content, analysis of
marketing information using web metrics (Web analytics), CRM Platform, the mobile marketing ecosystem, Google analytics, social media Marketing
plan, Digital marketing budget.
Advanced Marketing Research: Identifying the marketing research problem, Research designs, quantitative and qualitative data, Mixed-mode research,
Sampling design, Questionnaire development, measurement and scaling, Content analysis, focus group design, pilot testing, descriptive and inferential
statistical analysis, Research Proposal writing.
Strategic Marketing: Strategic marketing planning process, Development of strategic marketing plans, Internal analysis and its role in strategic market-
ing planning, Strategic positioning and differentiation of the organisation’s market offerings, Assessment and evaluation of marketing segments, Strate-
gy implementation and control, Drivers for and barriers strategy implementation, Communicating marketing strategies to key stakeholders, Marketing
Strategy evaluation and control, Strategic marketing process and decision making.
Research Project: Applying the scientific steps of the marketing research process in practice, Fieldwork and data collection, Data preparation, Content
and thematic analysis, Statistical data analysis, Reporting in the form of a mini-dissertation.
Contemporary Marketing Management Issues 2: Prevailing challenges in Marketing including Green marketing and sustainability marketing, Ambush
marketing, influencer marketing, Multi and Omni channel marketing,Islamic Marketing, Neuro-marketing, Big Data and Business Analytics as well as any
other emerging and topical issues in the field of Marketing.
Advertising Management: Advertising media planning, selection and management, Structuring of advertising messages, Creativity in advertising, Ad-
vertising strategies, Analysing emerging trends, Advertising strategy implementation, Evaluating advertising effectiveness (role of marketing metrics).
International Brand Management: International brand management environment, Brand building in international markets, Brand structure in inter-
national markets, Brand management strategies and Implementation of strategies, Strategic branding issues, Evaluating global brand management
strategies.
4.1 What are the functions of a Marketing Professional?
A marketing professional is responsible for planning and determining the appropriate strategy and tactics for an organisation. This includes, coming up
with an effective plan regarding the product and packaging decisions, pricing decisions, promotions decisions as well as the distribution decisions for
a particular organisation. In addition, the marketing professional is responsible for harnessing various resources (money and people) and technologies
to curate an accurate response to the needs of customers by conducting market research, developing segmentation strategies as well as customer
relationship management. Finally, the role of a marketing professional spans across estimating product demand as well as evaluating the results of a
successful marketing campaign.
4.2 Career Opportunities
Marketing Management offers a challenging and exciting career in both the private and public sectors. There is a great demand for experts who can
identify and utilise marketing opportunities.
Position at entry level: Marketing graduate trainee, Junior Sales Consultant, Sales Representative, Promotions Officer, Brand activation leader,
Marketing Researcher, Sales Clerk.
Middle Management: Branch Manager, Product concept developer, Brand Manager, Advertising manager.
Top Management: Marketing Manager and/or Marketing Director.
5. CURRICULUM: DIPLOMA IN RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
1st Year: Retail Operation Management I, English Online, ICT Skills, Retail Business Management I, Consumer Behaviour, Applied Communication
Skills 1. , Accounting Skills
2nd Year: Retail Business Management II, Retail Operation Management II, Logistics I, Applied Communication Skills II, Mercantile Law
3rd Year: Retail Business Management Ill, Retail Operation Management III, Shopping Centre Management. Applied Retail Business Management
(WIL), Personal Selling, Entrepreneurship
6. CURRICULUM: ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN RETAIL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Advanced Retail Business Management, Advanced Retail Operations Management, Advanced Research Methodology, Retail Logistics Management,
Retail Supply Chain Management
7. CORE SYLLABI
Retail Business Management 1: Introduction to Retailing, Building relationships in retailing, planning in Retailing, Retail institutions, Store-based
retailing, Web and non-store based retailing. Understanding consumers, Information gathering in Retailing, Trade area analysis, Site selection, Retail
organizations and HRM, Financial management.
Retail Business Management II: Retail research, Role of research in decision-making, The research process, Secondary data, Primary data, Self-ad-
ministered primary data, Computer-aided data collection. Merchandise plans, financial merchandise management, Retail pricing, Establishing and
maintaining retail image, Promotional strategy.
Retail Business Management III: Buyer’s role in retail buying, planning the purchase, Additional buying responsibilities, Making the purchase.
Retail Operations Management 1: Nature of a retail business management, principles of management in retail, health, safety and housekeeping
management, managing stakeholder relations, leadership, concepts and principles of self- management, legal and statutory requirements
Retail Operations Management II: Project planning, the Project lifecycle, Project governance, Managing labour relations in the Retail working environ-
ment, collective bargaining, the Employment relationship and other labour legislation that are applicable in the Retailing industry.
Retail Operations Management III: environment factors impacting on a retail business, types of management, basic strategic management, tactical
management, business plan
Applied Retail Business Management (WIL): The concept of project management on a retail application. Retailing II and Retail Operation Manage-
ment 2 form the basic underpinning knowledge
Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship defined, the entrepreneurial mind-set, creativity & generating new business ideas, opportunity recognition and
evaluation, entrepreneurial strategy and business start up
Mercantile law: A brief review of the SA Law, General principles of law of contract purchasing, Law of exchange controls.
Consumer behaviour 1: Purchasing behaviour, Consumer decision-making process, Individual and group factors.
ICT: Operating systems concepts, Information organization, Pc Hardware and software, security, Practicals: MS DOS, Word processing, Excel, spread-
sheets and graphics, records, file and database.
Logistics 1: Introduction to logistics, Systems and market foundations, capacity foundations, Movement process, Performance foundation.
Personal Selling: The selling process, sales organization, Communications, selling strategies.
Accounting Skills: Cost and price determination, break-even analysis, basic accounting, Analysis and interpretation of financial statements. Shopping
Centre Management: What is a shopping centre, Site selection, design principles, maintenance, Tenant mix, Insurance and safety management. Feasi-
bility study, customer services, finance and administration, Presentation, Refurbishments, financial feasibility, centre promotion.
Applied Communications Skills I: Drafting of business letters, notices, reports, agenda, minutes, Business communication.
Applied communication skills II: PowerPoint presentations, Communication theory, Meetings and Interviews, Pronunciation making your dreams a
reality, Your first step into the corporate world, Interpersonal skills, Good business etiquette and writing, Disability communication.
Advanced Retail Business Management: Building and sustaining relationships in retailing, strategic planning in retailing, retail institutions in the
strategy mix, web, non-store and non-traditional retailing, identifying and understanding consumer information gathering and processing in relation-
ships. Trade area analysis, site location, developing merchandise plans, establishing and maintaining a retail image and integrating and controlling the
retail strategy.
Research Methodology Advanced Diploma: The basics of market research, research objectives, ethics and ethics principles, philosophies, designs and
methodologies. An introduction to quantitative and qualitative research and sampling. Questionnaire design and fieldwork, turning data into findings,
reporting on and communicating findings, professional development and the market research industry.
7.1 What are the functions of a Retailing Practitioner?
The Retailing practitioner is responsible for determining all the activities in the sale of goods and services to the consumer. These activities include
buying, retail merchandising and mathematics, shopper behavior and shopper marketing, determining the appropriate design and layout of a retail
store, warehousing, store risk assessment, retail promotions and marketing, tenant relations in a shopping centre.
7.2 Career opportunities
The Diploma in Retail Business Management offers a challenging and exciting career in the private sector. There is a vast demand for experts in the
retail sector of South Africa.
Position at entry level: Entrepreneurial/ ability to start your own business Graduate trainee in a Retailing organisation, Stock Controller, Junior Store
Manager.
Middle and Top Management: Store/Branch Manager, Category Manager, Buyer, Researcher, Merchandiser.
8. CURRICULUM: DIPLOMA IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
1st year: Sport Management I, Sport and Physical Recreation Studies I, Marketing I, Public Relations I, ICT Skills, Sport Practical I, Applied Communi-
cation Skills I.
2nd year: Sport Management II, Sport and Physical Recreation Studies II, Marketing II, Sport Practical II, Consumer Behaviour I, Personal Selling I,
Applied communication skills II.
3rd year: Sport Management III, Sport and Physical Recreation Studies III, Sport Practical III, Entrepreneurship, Work Integrated Learning (WIL). A WIL
of 5 months must be completed. The Vaal University of Technology will provide assistance to students in securing placements for
experiential training, but does not guarantee such placements. A practical mark will be earned through exposure to 16 sporting codes
where the rules and elementary coaching will be taught, organizational and ability to present Indigenous activities, completion of First Aid
and SAFA coaching courses, social responsibility and volunteering. For this reason a student must be medically fit to participate in sport.
9. CURRICULUM: ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN SPORT MANAGEMENT
Advanced Sport Management, Advanced Recreation Management, Advanced Sport Research Methodology, Sport Event Management, Sport Market-
ing, Sport Exercise & Fitness, Aspects of Law in Sport Management
10. CORE SYLLABI
Sport Management I: Background to sport and sport management in South Africa, Career opportunities in sport, Leadership in sport management,
Traits/skills and attributes of a sport manager, Sport managers responsibilities and resources, Communication in the sport organizations, Creative
problem solving and decision making in sport organizations, Sport managers’ strategic and operational planning.
Sport Management II: Understanding the sport industry, Event conceptualization, Event Budget, Event bidding process, Event sponsorship, Event
marketing, Event staffing, Event risk management plan, Record keeping, financial aspects, Legal aspects.
Sport Management III: Labour relations, Turf and facility management, Risk management, Tour and team management, Conflict management, Rules
and the administration of sports are done in all three subjects.
Sport and Physical Recreation Studies I: Introduction to anatomy and exercise physiological.
Sport and Physical Recreation Studies II: Kinetic anatomy and sport related injuries, Psychological aspects, Current issues such as drug and the abuse
of other substance abuse, body image and burnout.
Sport and Physical Recreation Studies III: Sport in society, Sport coaching, Sport physiology.
Practical I: Specialisation in own sport, exposure to 8 other sport codes, life skills.
Practical II: Specialisation in own sport, exposure to 6 other sport codes and Indigenous activities, Presentations.
Practical III: Presenting a Sport/Recreation event, First Aid course, SAFA and/or other Coaching courses, job hunting skills.
Marketing I: The market concept. The SA marketing environment, Market segmentation, The marketing mix.
Marketing II: International marketing, service marketing, direct marketing.
Public Relations I: Ethical considerations, public relations and the role of public relations.
ICT Skills: Computer Background, Theory, Practical - MS Dos commands and file management, Word processing, spreadsheets and graphics, record,
file and database management programs, Applicable packages with respect to the field of study of the student.
Applied Communication Skills 1: Drafting of business letters, notices, reports, agenda, minutes, Business communication.
Applied communication skills II: PowerPoint presentations, Communication theory, Meetings and Interviews, Pronunciation making your dreams a
reality, Your first step into the corporate world, Interpersonal skills, Good business etiquette and writing, Disability communication.
Personal Selling I: The selling process, Sales organization, Communication, Selling strategies.
Consumer Behaviour I: Models of purchasing behaviour, Decision making process, Individual and group factors, The SA consumer.
Entrepreneurship: Entrepreneurship defined, the entrepreneurial mind-set, creativity & generating new business ideas, opportunity recognition and
evaluation, entrepreneurial strategy and business start up.
Advanced Sport Management: Application of sport entrepreneurship and innovation, establishing and management of sport organisations, busi-
nesses and NPO’s, entrepreneurial skills. Sport and Recreation facility management (planning, maintaining and usage).
Advanced Recreation Management: Importance of parks, recreation and leisure, leisure and recreation in society, recreation program areas and
formats, delivery systems in leisure programming, recreation in the public and non-profit sector, commercial recreation and tourism, therapeutic
recreation and recreation programming for unique groups, inclusive physical recreation, the leisure experience as a service, strategic recreation
services, understanding customer behaviour, leisure needs identification and assessment, corporate recreation including wellness and education and
volunteerism.
Advanced Sport Research Methodology: Concepts in sport management research, types of research including surveys, interviews, observation
research, case study research, historical research and legal research ethical considerations, development of the research question and research design,
sport research procedures and methodology, data collection and analysis, data publication.
Aspects of Sport Law: Introduction to the South African legal system, sport law and product liability, risk management and agency law, fundamental
legal issues in sport and sport management using a jargon-free approach, legal and management matters (liability issues, legal rights of athletes and
employees, managing legal risk).
Sport Event Management: Methods of organising and planning sport events, international and national events, public relations and strategic
planning of events, long and short-term objectives, operational strategies throughout the different parts of planning and monitoring sport events, the
bidding process and evaluation of different sport events.
Sport Exercise & Fitness: Energy system and muscle metabolism, hormonal control during exercise, the cardiovascular and respiratory response to
acute exercise, resistance training and diet, resistance training for special populations, adaptations to aerobic and anaerobic training and environmen-
tal influences on performance.
Sport Marketing: Sport marketing plan, consumer behaviour associated with sport and other aspect such as pricing and market segmentation in the
different areas of sport management.

10.1 What are the functions of a Sport Manager?

The Sport manager is responsible for the administration of a number of sport and recreation activities at a specific organisation. This includes purchas-
es, tournaments, clubhouse management and financial matters.

10.2 Career Opportunities

Sport management offers a challenging and exciting career in both the private and public sectors. Sport managers are regularly required at govern-
ment institutions, metropolitan substructures, industries, tertiary institutions and sport clubs

11. ENQUIRIES
Enquiries may be addressed to:
The Head of Department
Department of Marketing, Retail Business and Sport Management
Vaal University of Technology, Private Bag X021 VANDERBIJLPARK 1900
Tel: (016) 950-6890; Fax: 086 731 8700 e-mail: [email protected]
website: www.vut.ac.za

Admission and Financial Enquiries may be addressed to:

Faculty Admin Officer
Deputy Registrar: Enrolment
Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021 VANDERBIJLPARK 1900 Tel: (016) 950-9360;
e-mail: [email protected] website: www.vut.ac.za

DEPARTMENT: LOGISTICS & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT

Diploma: Logistics, Advanced Diploma: Logistics
Postgraduate Diploma: Logistics, Master of Management: Supply Chain Management
PhD: Business Administration

1. Admission Requirements:
A. Diploma Programmes (NQF 6) – Admission from NSC and SC
Admission to the following programmes is based on meeting the statutory endorsement for a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree with the following
specific requirements
Qualification: Compulsory Subjects: Score* Additional Compulsory Score* Other subjects Minimum Bonus Points
Subjects APS required
Diploma: Logistics English 4 None 0 3 other 20 (Maths) None
Mathematics; 3 subjects with 21 (Maths Lit.
or Mathematical Literacy or 4 a minimum / Technical
or Technical Mathematics or 4 score of 9 Maths)
One other Subject 4
B. Diploma Programmes (NQF 6) – Admission from NC(V) 4
NC(V) 4 PROGRAMMES VUT QUALIFICATIONS SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Operations Management Diploma: Logistics A candidate must score at least 27 or more points on the VUT scoring scale and
• 50% for English/Communication and two fundamental subjects
• 60% in three compulsory vocational modules.
1.1 Requirements for NASCA
A completed National Senior Certificate for Adults with a minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) per subject except for English and Quantitative Literacy which
should be rated a 5 (60-69%).
1.2 Requirements for International qualifications
Eligibility of all international qualifications will be evaluated by the International Office.
1.3 Qualifications Obtained from Accredited Private and Public Higher Educational Institutions
The faculty reserves the right to consider qualifications obtained from accredited private and public higher education institutions as and where
necessary.
1.4 Transfers
The faculty reserves the right to consider applications to transfer from other institutions of higher learning
A. Advanced Diploma in Logistics (NQF 7)
Relevant National Diploma/ Diploma or equivalent qualification or SAQA approved qualification on NQF level 6 with at least 360 credits of theory.
An average of 60% is required in the exit level subjects (3rd year) in the diploma. Duration: This is a one-year full-time course. No part time classes
offered.
B. Postgraduate Diploma in Logistics (NQF 8)
Relevant Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification or SAQA approved qualification on NQF level 7 with at least 120 credits of theory. An average
of 60%.
C. Master of Management in Supply Chain Management (NQF 9)
65% average for a completed PGD or equivalent qualification in Logistics/Supply Chain Management or any related discipline. 65% average for
Research Methodology and Research Project is also required. Successful achievement of the Faculty selection criteria.
D. PhD in Business Administration (NQF 10)
A relevant master’s degree on NQF 8/9 in a related discipline. Successful achievement of the Faculty selection criteria.
1. CURRICULUM: DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS
1st year: Accounting Skills l, Applied Communication Skills l, Business Management I, Costing & Estimating I, Purchasing Management l.
2nd year: Applied Communication Skills ll, Purchasing Management II, Business Management II, Economics l, Commercial Law.
3rd year: Applied Logistics, Procurement Management l, Entrepreneurship, Operations Management l, Economics ll.
2. CURRICULUM: ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS:
Advanced logistics management, supply chain management, advanced transport management, research methodology, procurement management
3. CURRICULUM: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LOGISTICS:
Strategic logistics, advanced supply chain management, logistics project management, advanced procurement management, research methodology
4. CORE SYLLABI:
Accounting Skills: Introduction to accounting, accounting concepts and terminology, accounting equations, financial statements, ratio analysis,
budgetary control, internal control and payroll accounting.
Advanced Logistics Management: A. logistics modelling, transport models, warehouse models, customer satisfaction, logistics research design,
integrated logistical strategy.
Advanced Procurement Management: Strategic procurement, evaluation techniques, staffing, advanced negotiation techniques, project purchasing,
buying decision models, research, purchasing for small businesses, purchasing administration, supply dynamics, system design modelling, logistics,
maneuverability, marketing, reporting techniques.
Advanced Supply Chain Management: Theories of supply chain management-resource based theory, systems theory, theory of constraints, stake-
holder theory, supply chain risk management, strategic supply chain management, global supply chain management
Advanced Transport Economics: Intermodal and transportation costing/pricing, transportation outsourcing, 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th party logistics,
international transportation, monitoring and evaluation of the transport operations; and transportation risk management, relationship management
in transportation.
Business Management I: Introduction to business economics, functional division of the enterprise, the management function, the marketing function.
Business Management II: Corporate finance and business project management.
Operations Management 1: Production inputs and outputs, transformation process, efficiency and effectiveness, cost-benefit analysis, time, quality
management, pricing, flexibility.
Business Management IV: Strategic Management, Contemporary Management Issues.
Commercial Law I: A brief overview of the South African Law, general principles of the law of contract, with special reference to purchase contracts,
credit agreements and agency, insolvency, bills of exchange, lease, companies, close corporations, Labour Relations Act.
Applied Communication Skills: Verbal and non-verbal communication, reporting, public speaking, correspondence, the article, meeting procedures.
Costing and Estimating: Introduction to elements of cost, elements of cost, introduction to elementary accounts, absorption costing, marginal cost-
ing, cost-volume profit, analysis, budgeting, variance analysis, profitability of new projects, just-in-time accounting.
Entrepreneurship: Principles of entrepreneurship, explaining entrepreneurs, creativity and innovation, identification of opportunities, entrepreneur
options, identification of supporting sources, feasibility studies, market research, marketing plan, financing and provision of manpower, operational
and administrative plan, business plan and aspects of the law.
ICT Skills: computer background theory, historical background, concept definitions, operating system concepts, information organisation, telecom-
munications, background knowledge on various application packages, pc hardware and software acquisition, security.
Logistics Management 2: General introduction to logistics foundations, system and market foundations, capacity foundations, movement process,
foundations and performance foundations.
Logistics Management 3: A. Logistics Operations Process, Managing products and services, Logistics process management, Logistics design decisions,
B. Channel transaction and relationship management, Channel management, Channel decisions.
Logistics Project Management:
Macroeconomics: Macroeconomic theory, national income, monetary policy, fiscal policy, unemployment, inflation and deflation, international trade
and public finance
Microeconomics: Nature and scope of economics, economics systems and working economy, microeconomic theory: price theory, market mecha-
nism, consumer equilibrium, cost and price formation, market forms and factors of production.
Operations Management: The organisation; mission, strategies, objectives and operational tasks. Introduction to operations management; activities
and responsibilities of operations managers. Strategic operations management; SWOT analysis and operations planning. Functional operations
management; aggregate planning, forecasting techniques, productivity, make or buy decision, value analysis and value engineering. Functions of the
operations system. Management problem areas in operations management. Operational management; operations scheduling, operations control
and work-study.
Procurement Management: Purchasing capital equipment, contract buying, retail buying, engineering and construction contracting, state and
institutional purchasing, international buying, make or buy, negotiations, purchasing research, measuring purchasing management, total cost of
ownership.
Purchasing Management I: Purchasing’s role in business, relationship with other departments, procedures, forms and records, basic policies/planning,
organisation, purchasing control, budgeting, purchasing ethics/public relations.
Purchasing Management II: Sourcing, quality, quality determination, right time, price, surplus materials.
Purchasing Management III: Contract management, negotiations, public sector purchasing, supplier relationship management, spend analysis
Research Methodology: Sampling, types of investigating, variance, non-design experimental procedures, methods of data collection, experimental
designs, two-group designs, factorial designs, small-n-designs data analysis, the research process, the research problem, literature study, practical I.
Supply Chain Management: Introduction to supply chain management, the design of supply chain, supply chain management practices, measure-
ment of supply chain performance, demand forecasting, green supply chain management.
Strategic Logistics: The Comparative Advantage created by Logistics through its linkage within the value chain in order to satisfy the customer / user.
Conceptualising Production and Operations Management in order to understand the relationship between operations and strategy for the planning
of the operations capacity to enhance competitive advantage through Operations Management Approaches and Philosophies. The effective manage-
ment of inventory and the salient reasons to withhold it (inventory) throughout the Supply Chain. Unfolding the processes that are the prerequisite
for the efficient operation of the warehouse. Transportation System and Management, its role and the basic modal performance/ service characteris-
tics of the basic (transportation) modes as well as the cost structure and trade-offs, competition and pricing principles of transportation. The role of
Government as a stakeholder its policy instruments to regulate freight transport.
Transport Economics: Transportation’s role in the supply chain, transportation’s role in the economy; essentials and SA regulations and policy on
transportation, transportation modes/models and roles in supply chain/economy, key issues and challenges of transportation, transport technology
5. CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Logistics offers a challenging and exciting career in both the private and public sectors.
There is a continuous demand for trained logisticians.
Position on entry-level: Junior Buyer or Order Clerk.
Middle Management: Senior Buyer, Assistant Logistics Manager.
Top Management: Logistics Manager, Transport Managers.
6. ENQUIRIES
Enquiries may be addressed to:
The Head of Department
Department: Logistics & Supply Chain Management
Vaal University of Technology, Private Bag X021 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Tel: (016) 950 6883; Fax to e-mail: 086 612 8228;
e-mail: [email protected] website: www.vut.ac.za
Admission and Financial Enquiries may be addressed to:
Faculty Admin Officer
Deputy Registrar: Enrolment
Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021 VANDERBIJLPARK 1900 Tel: (016) 950-9360;
e-mail: [email protected] website: www.vut.ac.za

DEPARTMENT: HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

Diploma: Human Resource Management*, Advanced Diploma: Human Resources Management*/Management*
Postgraduate Diploma: Human Resources Management*/Human Resource Development*/Labour Relations*/Management*
Master of Management in Human Resource Management/Labour Relations Management/Business Administration*
PhD in Business Administration*
*All these qualifications are accredited by the South African Board for People Practice

1. Admission Requirements:
A. Diploma Programmes (NQF 6) – Admission from NSC and SC
Admission to the following programmes is based on meeting the statutory endorsement for a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree with the following
specific requirements
Qualification: Compulsory Subjects: Score* Additional Compulsory Score* Other subjects Minimum Bonus Points
Subjects APS required
Diploma: Human Resource English 4 None 0 3 other 20 (Maths) None
Management Mathematics; 3 subjects with 21 (Maths Lit.
or Mathematical Literacy or 4 a minimum / Technical
or Technical Mathematics or 4 score of 9 Maths)
One other Subject 4

B. Diploma Programmes (NQF 6) – Admission from NC(V) 4

NC(V) 4 PROGRAMMES VUT QUALIFICATIONS SUBJECT REQUIREMENTS
Project Management Diploma: Human Resource A candidate must score at least 27 or more points on the VUT scoring scale and
Management Practice Management • 50% for English/Communication and two fundamental subjects
• 60% in three compulsory vocational modules.
1.1. Requirements for NASCA
A completed National Senior Certificate for Adults with a minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) per subject except for English and Quantitative
Literacy which should be rated a 5 (60-69%).
1.2 Requirements for International qualifications
Eligibility of all international qualifications will be evaluated by the International Office.
1.3 Qualifications Obtained from Accredited Private and Public Higher Educational Institutions
The faculty reserves the right to consider qualifications obtained from accredited private and public higher education institutions as and
where necessary.
1.4 Transfers
The faculty reserves the right to consider applications to transfer from other institutions of higher learning
A. Advanced Diploma: Human Resources Management (NQF 7)
Relevant Diploma or equivalent qualification or SAQA approved qualification on NQF level 6 with at least 360 credits of theory. An average
of 60%. Duration: One year full-time over two semesters (day or evening classes) and class attendance at the University.
B. Advanced Diploma: Management(NQF 7)
Relevant Diploma or equivalent qualification with Management as a major component (at least to second year level) or SAQA approved
qualification on NQF level 6 with at least 360 credits of theory and with Management as a major component (at least to second year level).
An average of 60%. Duration: Two semesters / One year full-time (day or evening classes) class attendance at the University.
C. Postgraduate Diploma: Human Resources Management (NQF 8)
Relevant Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification or SAQA approved qualification on NQF level 7 with at least 120 credits of theory.
An average of 60%.
D. Postgraduate Diploma: Human Resource Development (NQF 8)
Relevant Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification or SAQA approved qualification on NQF level 7 with at least 120 credits of theory.
An average of 60%.
E. Postgraduate Diploma: Labour Relations Management (NQF 8)
Relevant Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification or SAQA approved qualification on NQF level 7 with at least 120 credits of theory.
An average of 60%.
F. Postgraduate Diploma: Management(NQF 8)
Relevant Advanced Diploma or equivalent qualification with Management as a major component or SAQA approved qualification on NQF
level 7 with at least 120 credits of theory and with Management as a major component. An average of 60%.
G. Master of Management in Human Resource Management/ Labour Relations Management/ Business
Administration (NQF 9) A relevant Post Graduate Diploma (NQF 8, 120 credits) or a four-year relevant degree approved by SAQA (NQF 8, 120
credits). Average pass percentage of 65% with a minimum of 65% for Research Methodology. Successful completion of Faculty selection
criteria.
H. PhD in Business Administration (NQF 10)
Relevant Master’s degree or an equivalent qualification (NQF 9) approved by SAQA. Research Methodology course completed. Proof of
previous research experience. Successful completion of the Faculty selection criteria.
CURRICULUM: DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
1st Year: Business Management 1, Labour Law, Sociological Aspects, Workplace Psychology, ICT Skills, Economics, Applied Communication
Skills
2nd Year: Fundamentals of Human Resource Management, Workforce Planning, Business Management, Introduction to Employment Rela-
tions, Employment Relations Practices, Introduction to Human Resources Development, Education, Training and Development Practices,
Accounting Aspects, Descriptive Statistics
Third Year: Talent Management, Compensation Management, Education, Training and Development Management, Human Resources Devel-
opment Interventions, Employment Relations Management, Business Communication, Entrepreneurship, Human Resource Practice
1. CURRICULUM: ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
First Year: Advanced Human Resource Management, Advanced Human Resource Development, Advanced Labour Relations, Research
Methodology, Advanced Business Management
2. CURRICULUM: ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT
First Year: Management Theory, Human Resource Practice, Employment Relations Management, Research Methodology, Economics for
Managers, Accounting for Managers, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Management
3. CURRICULUM: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
First Year: Human Resource Development, Labour Relations, Strategic Human Resource Management, Organisational Behaviour, Project
Management, Research Project
4. CURRICULUM: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN HUMAN RESOURCE DEVELOPMANT
First Year: Strategic Management, Strategic Human Resource Development, Organisational Development, Organisational Behaviour, Project
Management, Research Project
5. CURRICULUM: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN LABOUR RELATIONS MANAGEMENT
First Year: Labour Economics, Advanced Labour Law, Labour Relations Management, Organisational Behaviour, Project Management,
Research Project
6. CURRICULUM: POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN MANAGEMENT
First Year: Strategic Management, Financial Management, Project Management, Research Project
7. What are the functions of a Human Resources Practitioner?
Policy initiation and formulation, advising line managers on HR policy, liaison and negotiation with trade unions and seeing to the needs
and welfare of both the organisation and the employees. Manpower planning, recruitment, selection, compensation administration, devel-
opment and presentation of training courses and the maintenance of employee records. Monitoring the performance of line and other staff
departments to ensure that they conform to established HR policy, procedures and practices.
Career Opportunities
 Human Resources Management offers a rewarding career as organisations in both the private and public sectors are experiencing in
increasing need for people in this field. Position on entry-level: Job analyst, Recruitment Officer, HR Trainee, Assistant HR Officer, ETD
Practitioner, and Employment Relations Officer.
8. Enquiries
Enquiries may be addressed to:
Head of Department
Department: Human Resources Management
Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021 VANDERBIJLPARK 1900 Tel: (016) 950-6872; Fax to e-mail: 086 614 1322 e-mail: [email protected] website: www.vut.ac.za
Faculty Admin Officer
Deputy Registrar: Enrolment
Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021 VANDERBIJLPARK 1900 Tel: (016) 950-9360; e-mail: [email protected] website: www.vut.ac.za

DEPARTMENT: ACCOUNTANCY
Diploma: Cost & Management Accounting/Financial Information Systems/Internal Auditing
Advanced Diploma: Cost & Management Accounting/Internal Auditing
Postgraduate Diploma: Cost & Management Accounting/Internal Auditing
Master of Management in Cost and Management Accounting
PhD in Business Administration in Management Accounting

1. Admission Requirements:
A. Diploma Programmes (NQF 6) – Admission from NSC and SC
Admission to the following programmes is based on meeting the statutory endorsement for a Diploma or Bachelor’s degree with the following
specific requirements
Qualification: Compulsory Subjects: Score* Additional Compulsory Score* Other subjects Minimum Bonus Points
Subjects APS required
Diploma Cost and Manage- English 4 None 0 3 other 20 (Maths) Accounting
ment Accounting/ Financial Mathematics; 3 subjects with 21 (Maths Lit. and
Information System or Mathematical Literacy or 4 a minimum / Technical Mathematics
or Technical Mathematics or 4 score of 9 Maths)
One other Subject 4
Diploma Internal Auditing English 4 None 0 3 other 20 (Maths) Accounting
Mathematics; 3 subjects with 23 (Maths Lit. and
or Mathematical Literacy or 6 a minimum / Technical Mathematics
or Technical Mathematics or 6 score of 9 Maths)
One other Subject 4
1.1 Requirements: N6
A completed N6 in an Accounting related field. The course must include Accounting with a minimum of 50% in all subjects. Applied
Accounting is not accepted.
1.2 Requirements for NASCA
A completed National Senior Certificate for Adults with a minimum rating of 4 (50-59%) per subject except for English and Quantitative
Literacy which should be rated a 5 (60-69%).
1.3 Requirements for International qualifications
Eligibility of all international qualifications will be evaluated by the International Office.
1.4 Qualifications Obtained from Accredited Private and Public Higher Educational Institutions
The faculty reserves the right to consider qualifications obtained from accredited private and public higher education institutions as and
where necessary.
1.5 Transfers
The faculty reserves the right to consider applications to transfer from other institutions of higher learning
B. Advanced Diploma: COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (NQF 7)
A completed 360 credits NQF level 6 relevant qualification (Diploma in Cost & Management Accounting/Financial Information Systems),
with an average of 60% on all the core (major) subjects/modules. Duration: This is a one-year full-time course. No part time classes offered.
C. Advanced Diploma: INTERNAL AUDITING (NQF 7)
A completed 360 credits NQF level 6 relevant qualification (Diploma in Internal Auditing), with an average of 60% on all the core (major)
subjects/modules. Duration: This is a one-year full-time course. No part time classes offered.
D. Postgraduate Diploma: COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (NQF 8)
A completed NQF level 7 relevant qualification (Advanced Diploma in Cost and Management Accounting or equivalent) with an average of
60% for all the core subjects.
E. Postgraduate Diploma: INTERNAL AUDITING (NQF 8)
A completed NQF level 7 relevant qualification (Advanced Diploma in Internal Auditing or equivalent) with an average of 60%.
F. Master of Management in COST AND MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING (NQF 9)
65% average for a completed PGD or equivalent qualification in Cost and Management Accounting or related discipline. 65% average for
Research Methodology and Management Accounting. Successful achievement of the Faculty selection criteria.
G. PhD in Business Administration (NQF 10)
A relevant master’s degree on NQF 9 approved by SAQA in a related discipline. Research Methodology course completed. Successful
achievement of the Faculty selection criteria.
CURRICULUM
1. Instructional Offering Diploma: Cost and Management Accounting
Year 1: Auditing 1, Applied Communication Skills 1, Commercial Law for Accountants 1, Cost & Management Accounting 1,
Economics 1, Financial Accounting 1, ICT Skills 1.
Year 2: Accountancy Technology 1, Applied Communication Skills 1, Auditing 2, Commercial Law for Accountants 2, Cost &
Management Accounting 2, Financial Accounting 2, Taxation 1.
Year 3: Accountancy Technology 2, Business Ethics, Cost & Management Accounting 3, Entrepreneurial Skills, Financial Accounting 3,
Statistics 1, Taxation 2.
1.1 Instructional Offering Advanced Diploma: Cost and Management Accounting:
Advanced Cost & Management Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting, Financial Management, Research Methodology, Systems &
Project Management.
1.2 Instructional Offering Postgraduate Diploma: Cost and Management Accounting:
Business Strategy, Cost & Management Accounting, Financial Reporting, Research Project in Cost & Management Accounting, Strategic
Financial Management
1.3 Career opportunities
Through this course you can obtain the necessary skills to prepare and present accounting information to assist in the decision-making
process. Career opportunities include: Management Accountant, Financial Manager, Investment advisor.
2. Instructional Offering Diploma: Internal Auditing
Year 1: Applied Communication Skills 1, Commercial Law for Accountants 1, Cost & Management Accounting 1, Economics 1, Financial
Accounting 1, ICT Skills 1, Internal Auditing 1.
Year 2: Accountancy Technology 1, Applied Communication Skills 2, Cost & Management Accounting 2, Financial Accounting 2, Internal
Auditing 2, Statistics 1.
Year 3: Accountancy Technology 2, Business Ethics, Commercial Law for Accountants 2, Cost & Management Accounting 3,
Entrepreneurial Skills, Financial Accounting 3, Internal Auditing 3, Information Systems Auditing, Taxation 1.
2.2 Instructional Offering Advanced Diploma: Internal Auditing
Advanced Business Communication for Internal Auditors, Advanced Cost & Management Accounting, Advanced Financial Accounting,
Advanced Internal Auditing, Advanced Information Systems Auditing, Research Methodology.
2.3 Instructional Offering Postgraduate Diploma: Internal Auditing
Corporate Governance, E-Commerce Auditing, Environmental Auditing, financial Accounting, Forensic Auditing, Organisational dynamics,
Research Project in Internal Auditing, Risk based Auditing.
2.4 Career opportunities
Through this course the student will be able to follow the Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) qualification
route. Career opportunities are available in the public and private sector
3. Instructional Offering Diploma: Financial Information Systems
Year 1: Applied Communication Skills 1, Auditing 1, Commercial Law for Accountants 1, Cost & Management Accounting 1, Financial
Accounting 1, Financial Information Systems 1, ICT Skills 1.
Year 2: Accountancy Technology 1, Applied Communication Skills 2, Auditing 2, Cost & Management Accounting 2, Entrepreneurial
Skills, Financial Accounting 2, Financial Information Systems 2, Taxation 1.
Year 3: Accountancy Technology 2, Business Ethics, Cost & Management Accounting 3, Financial Accounting 3, Financial Information
Systems 3, Statistics 1, Taxation 2.
3.1 Career Opportunities
Qualified candidates could easily be promoted from clerk to accountant to management. People in possession of this qualification are in
demand in commerce and industry, the banking sector, insurance and the public service. They could also head the electronic data process-
ing department using their management skills and programming knowledge.
4. Enquiries
Enquiries may be addressed to:
The Head of department: Accountancy
Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021 Vanderbijlpark 1900
Tel: (016) 950-9267; Fax: (016) 950-9576;
e-mail: [email protected] website: www.vut.ac.za
Admission and Financial Enquiries may be addressed to:
Faculty Admin Officer
Deputy Registrar: Enrolment
Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021 VANDERBIJLPARK 1900
Tel: (016) 950-9360;
e-mail: [email protected] website: www.vut.ac.za
 VUT
WELCOME
The VUT Sport and Recreation would like to extend a warm
welcome to you as a new student on campus. We invite you
Sport Academy to make use of the numerous well-equipped sport facilities
that are available. We have top quality coaches who are
willing to help with your needs. Through sport we build the
image of Vaal University of Technology (VUT). We wish you a
happy and successful sporting experience.

Where champions meet

ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS SPORT AWARDS

Registration at any one of the sport clubs is open to all full time, Honours:
part time, as well as non-students at VUT. Acceptance to clubs Awarded to athletes who are selected at a senior provincial
depends on that club’s constitution. There is no discrimination level or higher and to those who are selected to represent the
with regard to gender, colour, or creed at the Sport Academy different USSA teams.
and its associated divisions and clubs. This is also the policy at
the Vaal University of Technology. Kindly note that only bona General:
fide VUT students will qualify for selection to national student The Sport Academy works in conjunction with the Academic
teams and for representing VUT at the University Sport South Faculties and the Sport Management Department as well as
Africa (USSA) tournaments and Varsity sport competitions. with student sport organizations such as University South Af-
rican (USSA), Varsity Sport Competitions (High performance
SPORT CODES student competitions), as well as South African Sport Federa-
USSA and Provincial Leagues Rugby tions such as South African Football Association (SAFA), Netball
Track and Field Basketball South Africa (NSA), Athletics South Africa (ASA), Basketball
Cross Country Softball South Africa (BSA), Gauteng Cricket Board (GCB), Gauteng Soft-
Road Running Volleyball ball Association (GASA), Falcons Rugby, Federation of Dance
Tennis Netball South Africa (Fedansa) Volleyball South Africa (VSA) etc.
Table Tennis Body Building ENQUIRIES
Dance Aerobics Sport Academy
Karate Chess Vaal University of Technology
Cricket Football Private Bag X021
Hockey Vanderbijlpark 1900
Head: Sport and Recreational Services: Tel: (016) 950-9917
Mr. T. Mabulelong (016) 950-9481 Fax: (016) 950-9763
Administrator: Sport & Recreation
Ms. H. Molatela (016) 950-9282 Tel: (016) 950-9282
Stadium Manager: Fax: (016) 950-9763
Mr. Hannes Hattingh (016) 981 6403

FACILITIES Hockey/cricket/soccer clubhouse

Isak Steyl Stadium 2 cricket fields (2 x floodlit)
2 rugby fields (floodlit) 8 cricket nets
Grandstand & VIP lounge Hockey/cricket open pavilion
3 soccer fields (floodlit) 6 netball courts (floodlit)
1 athletics track (floodlit) 6 tennis courts (floodlit)
throws practice nets (floodlit) 3 basketball courts (floodlit)
Astro hockey field (floodlit) Weight training room
2 hockey grass fields (floodlit) VUT radio station

VUT RESIDENCES
3 tennis courts (floodlit)
2 soccer fields
1 gymnasium

SPORT MERIT BURSARIES

Merit bursaries are available and awarded to athletes who are
selected for the following categories:
1. Representation on National or International level
2. Representation in any South African Junior teams and/or
USSA representation.
3. SA and/or USSA and/or Provincial representation.
4. School Honoury Colors and Regional representation.
The annual closing date is 31 October.
GPS: S26, 42’ 15.1 /E27, 52’ 35.1
 Bursaries & Loans

Financial Aid Office

VISION session of confirmation letters must report to the Financial Aid

To become recognised as a leading administrative section pro- Bureau where their registration will be dealt with.
viding a creative, holistic personalised and satisfactory service The following assistance is provided
to a wide range of clients, to the maximum benefit of all con- * Meal vouchers
cerned. * Book vouchers
* Booking of residence
MISSION * Sending of statements
Financial Aid Office strives to offer a comprehensive internal * Sending of Academic Records
and external administrative service to all stakeholders, spe- * Handling of all refunds
cifically catering for individual needs in a creative and profes- * Debt Collection
sional manner in order to make a meaningful contribution to * Company Visits
their success and in so doing to foster a long term working NOTE: The Vaal University of Technology is not responsible in
relationship. funding or seeking sponsorship (s) for students. It also remains
The Financial Aid Office offers the following services in order the responsibility of the student to ensure that their accounts are
to help students to obtain bursaries and/or loans to be able to settled on time.
complete their studies. Bursaries and/or loans are offered in all
study fields at the Vaal University of Technology. Should any information be required feel free to contact the fol-
lowing numbers:
1. SPORT BURSARIES Tel: (016) 950 7652/9342 Fax: (016) 950 9106
The Vaal University of Technology offers Sport Bursaries to stu- The Vaal University of Technology will provide assistance to
dents who have excelled in sport. The value of these bursaries students in securing placements for experiential training but
is determined by the level of competitions in which candidates does not guarantee such placements.
have participated.
The retention of a sport bursary is dependent on satisfactory 4. LOANS
academic progress. i) NSFAS LOANS
Contact number: (016) 950 9282 / 9307 What is NSFAS?
The National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) is a loan
2. MERIT AWARD (Academic) and bursary scheme operating in terms of Act 56 of 99 and
2.1 FIRST YEARS funded by the National Department of Education. NSFAS has
been established to assist academically deserving and finan-
Grade 12 Results cially needy students to achieve academic goals at tertiary ed-
% Criteria Bursary ucational institutions in South Africa, with particular concern in
75%+ Science Engineering & Technology R15 000 overcoming barriers created by structural disadvantagement.
70%+ Photography R12 000 What does NSFAS offer?
65%+ Fine Arts R10 000 - The means to obtain a tertiary qualification
- Loans at low interest rates
75%+ Accounting R10 000 - Loans without guarantees
70%+ Accounting R 6 000 - A reasonable repayment plan
65%+ Accounting R 4 000

75%+ Other R 7 500 NSFAS convert loan (s) to a Bursary.

70%+ Other R 5 000 Up to 40% of the award may be converted into a bursary de-
65%+ Other R 3 000 pending on your end of year results.
- If you pass all the courses for which you have registered,
Contact number: (016) 950 7652 / 950 9342 you qualify for a 40% bursary.
- If you pass three quarters of the course, you qualify for
2.2 SENIOR STUDENTS Please note: a 30% bursary.
Funds are allocated in the following manner: Annual aggregate - If you pass half of the courses, you qualify for a 20%
of 75+(Minimum 3 registered subjects per annum), R5000 au- bursary.
tomatic award. - If you pass one quarter of the course, you qualify for a
10% bursary.
3. COMPANY BURSARIES - If you pass none of the courses, you qualify for no bursary
At the Vaal University of Technology we fully provide assistance at all.
to all company sponsored students. Students who are in pos-
What is a loan? How much money do you get?
- A loan is the money you borrow to cover tertiary studies.- - There is a minimum award and a maximum award,
This loan has to be repaid. which is determined annually by NSFAS. Please enquire
at the Financial Aid Office for the current limits.
Who qualifies for a NSFAS loan?
You can qualify for a NSFAS loan if you are: Where do you apply for a loan?
- A South African citizen; At the Financial Aid Office of the Vaal University of Technology.
- Registered at a South African university or University of
Technology; NOTE:
- An undergraduate, studying for a first tertiary Interest on NSFAS awards is determined annually by NSFAS.
educational qualification; or
- Studying for a second tertiary qualification, if this is Closing dates:
necessary to practice in your chosen profession; Senior students (year and first semester courses) 04 October.
(e.g. LLB or HDE) First year students (year and semester courses) 31 October.
- Able to demonstrate potential for academic success; Late first year applicants: 24 January.
- Financially needy; Late applicants will only be considered for awards if funds are
- You will, however, be expected to make your own available.
family contribution towards the total costs of your
studies. (EFC) Contact numbers:
(016) 950 9484, 9972, 9486, 9485, 9571
Brochures for NSFAS ‘Students guide to funding’ are available at
the Financial Aid Bureau office.

At Fundi, we cover study fees, registration fees, outstand-

Apply for a loan at the Finance Office, ing balances, text books, accommodation, uniforms and
stationery, laptops, tablets and other study tools.
Window 14&15, VUT
Please contact your customer service consultant, With the agreement we have with various institutions
Nonkululeko Jali. around South Africa, we pay direct into the institutions.

Tel: 016 950 9948 | Email: [email protected] And the applicant pays us back with low interest rate
For more information, visit www.fundi.co.za and at an affordable monthly repayment.
For someone to qualify for a Fundi Loan, the person must
be permanently employed.
 Student Counselling and
Support Career Services

Student Counselling and Support as a whole is committed to Procedure to follow on assessing our services:
offering career support, career counselling and guidance, ther- • Phone (016) 950-9244 or visit us at P021
apeutic counselling and support as well as spiritual/pastoral • An initial interview will be arranged, after which a
guidance and support. payment (R600.00) must be made at AW-Building into
cost code 4220/5460. The receipt must be forwarded to
Career services that are offered within Student Counselling us.
and Support • A booking for psychometric testing will be confirmed
as soon as the proof of payment is received
The Career Centre Support Services include: • The payment includes the feedback session that will be
scheduled after the psychometric testing to discuss the
• Career Guidance results.
• Psychometric Testing
• Workplace Preparation: Career Assessments and Career Guidance Services are offered
o CV writing to Grade 9-12 Learners as well as those who have graduates
o Job hunting skills and are looking to develop in their career.
o Interview skills
o Professionalism and ethics Office Hours:
• Academic Support: Monday – Friday
o Adjustment to student life 08:30-16:30
o Study skills/time management
o exam preparation For Further information, please feel to contact us and calling
o exam and test anxiety our office
o Personal Finance
Where to find us: P-Block (P021-ground floor)
Contact number: (016) 950 9244
As enrolled students, the above services are available
FREE of charge.

Prospective students and External Clients can liaise with our
department to enable them to make appropriate subject
(Grade 9) and career (Grade 11/12) choice as well as gradu-
ate career development decisions. Career and subject choice
counselling process include: VUT- Student Counselling and Support
1. The initial interview (40-60 minutes) and parents are
welcome to sit in on the interview
2. Psychometric testing (approximately 5 hours)
determining your:
• interests: which measures how people differ in their
motivation, values and opinions in relation to their
interests @ScsVut
• Aptitude: Which measures how people differ in
their ability to perform or carry out different tasks
• Personality: Which measures how people differ in
their style or manner of doing things and in the way www.vut.ac.za
they interact with their environment and other people
3. Feedback session (40-60 minutes), where we will be
giving feedback about the assessment and
discussing the outcomes with you. Parents are
welcome to sit in during this session
 FACULTY OF MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
ACCOUNTANCY MARKETING/RETAIL BUS. MANAGEMENT/SPORT MANAGEMENT
e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (016) 950 9267 Tel: (016) 950 6890
Fax: (016) 950 9576 Fax to e-mail: 086 731 8700
HUMAN RESOURCES LOGISTICS
e-mail: [email protected] e-mail: [email protected]
Tel: (016) 950 6872 Tel: (016) 950 6883
Fax to e-mail: 086 614 1322 Fax to e-mail: 086 612 8228

Major expenses for the year:

Registration fee, Accommodation, Class / Course Fees, Books, Pocket Money, Transport.
For costs see VUT website www.vut.ac.za (look under: Study at VUT, Tution Fees & Study Loans).

Application for Admission & Accommodation:

Prospective students are advised to apply early in the year preceding registration for admissionto the course, and / or for hostel
accommodation.
Arrangements can be made to visit the campus in this regard.
Closing date for admission 30 September.
Closing date for accommodation applications 31 October.

International Students:
31 October

How to apply:
See front page of application form or VUT website (www.vut.ac.za) click on “study at VUT” and then “admissions and how to
apply” and then “how to apply”.

Enquiries:
General Tel: (016) 950 9924/5 or Call Centre 0861 861 888
Admission Enquiries: (016) 950 9356

Application Status: Self-check

Go to VUT website - www.vut.ac.za
Click on “admisssions new students”
Click on “check your application status”
Click on blue block “check your application status”
Enter student or identification number
Click “submit”

The Department of Co-operative Education assists in experiential learning administrationand placements.

Contact details: Tel: (016) 950 9496
Fax: (016) 950 9759
E-mail: [email protected]

The institution makes every attempt to accommodate students with disabilities.

Whilst every effort has been made to present you with the relevant informationin this brochure, program offerings may be
subject to change in order to keep abreast with new developments in the higher education landscape. The institution therefore
reserves the right to unilaterally change or amend any of the content / structures contained herein.