Durban University of Technology Quantity Surveying

Head of Department: Mr G Reddy
Secretary: Ms A Pirthiraj
Tel: 031 373 2143
Fax: 031 373 2610
Location: Steve Biko Campus, S3, Level 2
E-mail: anishap@dut.ac.za
Construction Management and Quantity Surveying Handbook
The construction industry is a global one and offers the opportunity to work anywhere in the world. In the next two decades, construction in South Africa is expected to be in full swing to provide houses and infrastructure for its growing population. In South Africa, the ratio of managers to workers is one of the highest in the world. This means that future prospects are excellent despite the reality of the cyclical and fluctuating nature of personnel hire in the construction industry.
In addition to the National Diploma courses, we provide part-time B Tech courses in both Construction Management and Quantity Surveying as well as the M Tech in Construction Management and Quantity Surveying. There is also an active Doctoral programme. Members of the Department undertake research into many aspects of construction. The B Tech and M Tech programmes in the Department aims to provide the leaders and senior managers in the construction industry and related professions. The programme aims to produce graduates with the management skills and technical knowledge required for a diverse and complex industry. It is also a route to obtaining professional registration.
Entrance Requirements
Mathematics HG E, SG C, 50% matric pass rate or N3 Mathematics (60% or higher)
English HG E, SG C, or 50% matric pass rate
Applications to this programme must be made via the Central Applications Office (CAO):
Tel: 031 268 4444
Web: http://www.cao.ac.za

Entry Requirements

National Diploma: Building Entry Requirements
Bachelor of Technology: Quantity Surveying Entry Requirements

A National Diploma: Building, or equivalent qualification.
In addition, where a diplomate wishes to continue to the next (fourth level) of study in the year following completion of the diploma, a minimum average mark of 60% is required in the N.Dip: Building as well as a minimum of 60 % in the subject Quantity Surveying 3. A minimum of one year of appropriate experience in the Quantity Surveying field is required if a student does not satisfy the 60 % minimum requirement.
NOTE: A student who has completed either one of the above degrees may only register for the other at the sole discretion of the Head of Department.
As places on the Course are limited, a selection process is implemented.
Bachelor of Technology: Construction Management Entry Requirement

A National Diploma: Building, or equivalent qualification.
Inaddition, where a diplomate wishes to continue to the next (fourth level) of study in the year following completion of the diploma, a minimum average mark of 60% is required in the NDip: Building as well as a minimum of 60 % in the subject Construction Management 3. A minimum of one year of appropriate experience in the Construction Management field is required if a student fails to satisfy the 60 % average requirement.
As places on the Course are limited, a selection process is implemented.
Master of Technology: Quantity Surveying Entry Requirements 

Master of Technology: Construction Management Entry Requirements