Vaal University of Technology

2020 - 2021
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Minimum Admission Requirements

Note: Although certain subjects and symbols below are indicated as minimum entry requirements, it does not guarantee acceptance

Vanderbijlpark Campus
Faculty of Applied & Computer Sciences

Dip: Analytical Chemistry D11500 Bachelor of Health Science: Medical Laboratory Sciences Department: Accountancy
Subjects Subjects Subjects Financial Info. Systems Cost & Man. Accounting Internal Auditing
NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma NSC endorsement Eligibility for Bachelor degree
NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma or Degree AGE EXEMPTION Note
Compulsory subjects Note Compulsory subjects or equivalent (Standard or Higher grade system)
Compulsory subjects Applicants of mature age (23 with 3 = 40-49%
English 4 3 = 40-49% NSC Min. points HG SG Note
Accounting 4 4 4 grade 12 or 45 with incomplete 4 = 50-59%
Mathematics 4 4 = 50-59% English 4 D C 3 = 40-49%
English 4 4 4 schooling) who do not meet the 5 = 60-69%
Physical Science 4 5 = 60-69% Mathematics 4 D C 4 = 50-59% entry requirements in 1, 2, 3 or 6 = 70-79%

Faculty of Management Sciences

Life Orientation Max 3 6 = 70-79% Physical Science 4 D C Mathematics or 3 or 3 or 3 or
5 = 60-69% 4 must submit a certificate of 7 = 80-89%
Any other 3 subjects 11 7 = 80-89% Life Science 5 D C Mathematical Literacy 5 5 5
6 = 70-79%
8 = 90-99% Life Orientation Max 3 Remaining 3 Subjects 11 11 11 complete or conditional exemption 8 = 90-99%
7 = 80-89% from the DoHET.
Any other 2 subjects 10 No Math Literacy (Min 3 per subject)
Total 26 8 = 90-99%
Total 30

Department: Human Resources Management

Dip: Biotechnology Dip: Non-Destructive Testing Subjects Human Resources Management
Subjects Subjects NSC/NCV(4) endorsement Eligibility for Diploma or Degree AGE EXEMPTION Note
NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma Compulsory subjects Applicants of mature age (23 with 3 = 40-49%
Compulsory subjects Note Compulsory subjects Note English 4 grade 12 or 45 with incomplete 4 = 50-59%
English 4 3 = 40-49% English 4 3 = 40-49% Mathematics or 3 or schooling) who do not meet the 5 = 60-69%
Mathematics 4 4 = 50-59% Mathematics 4 4 = 50-59% Mathematical Literacy 4 entry requirements in 1, 2, 3 or 6 = 70-79%
Physical Science 4 5 = 60-69% Physical Science 4 5 = 60-69% One other subject 4 4 must submit a certificate of 7 = 80-89%
Life Sciences 4 6 = 70-79% Life Orientation Max 3 6 = 70-79% Remaining 3 Subjects 9 complete or conditional exemption 8 = 90-99%
Life Orientation Max 3 7 = 80-89% Any other 3 subjects 12 7 = 80-89% (Min 3 per subject) from the DoHET.
Any other 3 subjects (min. rating of 3 per subject) 8 = 90-99% 8 = 90-99%
Total 26 Total 27

Department: Logistics
Subjects Logistics
Dip: Information Technology NSC/NCV(4) endorsement Eligibility for Diploma or Degree AGE EXEMPTION Note
Subjects Compulsory subjects Applicants of mature age (23 with 3 = 40-49%
NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma English 4 grade 12 or 45 with incomplete 4 = 50-59%
Compulsory subjects Mathematics or 3 or schooling) who do not meet the 5 = 60-69%
English 4 Mathematical Literacy 4 entry requirements in 1, 2, 3 or 6 = 70-79%
Mathematics 4 One other subject 3 4 must submit a certificate of 7 = 80-89%
Mathematical Literacy 6 Remaining 3 Subjects 9 complete or conditional exemption 8 = 90-99%
Any other subjects for passing: (Min 3 per subject) from the DoHET.
CAT 1
Information Technology 2
Life Orientation Max 1
Total 27 (Mathematics)
Department: Marketing and Sport Management
29 (Mathematics Literacy) Subjects Marketing Retail Business Management Sport Management
NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma or Degree Age exemption Note
Compulsory subjects Applicants of mature age (23 with 3 = 40-49%
Tel: (016) 950 9249 Tel: (016) 950 9648/9321/7592 English 4 4 4 grade 12 or 45 with incomplete
schooling) who do not meet the
4 = 50-59%
5 = 60-69%
Fax: (016) 950 9793 Fax: (016) 950 9794 Mathematics or 3 or
Mathematical Literacy 4
3 or
4
3 or
4 entry requirements in 1, 2, 3 or 6 = 70-79%
e-mail: devilliersh@vut.ac.za e-mail: madeleine@vut.ac.za One other subject 3 3 3 4 must submit a certificate of
complete or conditional exemption
7 = 80-89%
8 = 90-99%
Remaining 3 Subjects 9 9 9
e-mail: ntsanem@vut.ac.za (Min 3 per subject) from the DoHET.

ACCOUNTANCY MARKETING/RETAIL BUS. MANAGEMENT/SPORT MANAGEMENT HUMAN RESOURCES LOGISTICS

CLOSING DATES FOR APPLICATIONS e-mail: queenm@vut.ac.za

Tel: (016) 950 9267
Fax: (016) 950 9576
e-mail: mahaliam@vut.ac.za
Tel: (016) 950 6890
Fax to e-mail: 086 731 8700
e-mail: rochelle@vut.ac.za
Tel: (016) 950 6872
Fax to e-mail: 086 614 1322
e-mail: elizabeth@vut.ac.za
Tel: (016) 950 6883
Fax to e-mail: 086 612 8228

(1st Semester and Year Students) GENERAL ENQUIRES MAY BE DIRECTED TO:
The Registrar Tel: (016) 950 9924/5 or
Academic: SA Citizens 30 September Vaal University of Technology
Private Bag X021
Call Centre 0861 861 888
Fax: (016) 950 9775
Vanderbijpark
Hostel: SA Citizens 31 October 1900
Website: www.vut.ac.za
 Diploma: Fashion Diploma: Photography Minimum Admission Requirements for Minimum Admission Requirements for

Faculty of Engineering &

Subjects Subjects Operations Management ALL OTHER Engineering Courses
NSCA endorsement NSCA endorsement
Subjects Diploma Subjects Diploma
Compulsory subjects Additional Admission Compulsory subjects Additional Admission
Requirement: Requirement:
English 4 Fashion Qualification English 4 Photography Qualifica-
NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma in NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma in Note
Mathematics or 2 (30%) or candidates will have Mathematics or 2 (30%) or tion candidates will have Operations Management All other Engineering 3 = 40-49%
to complete assess- to complete assess-
Mathematical Literacy 3 (40%) ment test:
Mathematical Literacy 3 (40%) ment test:
only Courses 4 = 50-59%
Any other 4 subjects 15 - Personal interview Any other 4 subjects 15 - Personal interview Compulsory subjects 5 = 60-69%
Compulsory subjects
(excluding Life Orientation) - Completion of assess-
(excluding Life Orientation) - Completion of assess- English 4 6 = 70-79%
ment questionnaire ment questionnaire English 4
Total: 21 (with Maths) Total: 21 (with Maths) Mathematics 4 7 = 80-89%
Mathematics 4

Technology
22 (with Maths Literacy) 22 (with Maths Literacy) Physical Science 4 8 = 90-99%
Physical Science 3
Recommended subjects: Art, Design & History Recommended subjects: Art, Design & History Total 3x4=12
Total = 11
Any other 4 subjects with a minimum of 3
Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma Any other 3 subjects with a minimum of 4
excluding Life Orientation 4x3=12
excluding Life Orientation 3x4=12
Diploma: Diploma: Total 23 Total 24
Graphic Design Fine Art Diploma: Food Service Management
Subjects Subjects CONTACT DETAILS:
NSCA endorsement NSCA endorsement NSCA endorsement
Metallurgical Engineering
Compulsory subjects Additional Admission
Compulsory subjects Age exemption: ENGINEERING COURSES: Tel: (016) 950 9243, Fax: (016) 950 9796, e-mail: cindys@vut.ac.za.
English 4 4 English 4 Applicants of mature
Requirement:
Mathematics or 2 (30%) or 2 (30%) or Graphic Design /Fine Art
Qualification candidates
Other 1 subject (Hospitality, Hotel, Tourism, Catering,
age (23 with grade 12)
who do not meet the
Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering and Building
Mathematical Literacy 3 (40%) 3 (40%) will have to complete Accounting, Business Studies) 4 entry requirements Tel: (016) 950 9241, Fax: (016) 950 9957, e-mail: patienceb@vut.ac.za
Any other 4 subjects 15 15 assessment test: Mathematics or 3 or must submit proof of Civil Engineering
Faculty of Human Sciences

(excluding Life Orientation)

- Personal interview
Mathematical Literacy 4 permanent employ- Process Control & Computer System
Total: 21 (with Maths)
- Completion of assess-
ment questionnaire Remaining 3 subjects (min of 3 each subject)
ment in industry, Electronic Engineering Tel: (016) 950 9323, Fax: (016) 950 9727, e-mail: marcelo@vut.ac.za
working in an area
22 (with Maths Literacy) Power Engineering
Recommended subjects:
related to the field of
the intended study. Power Engineering
Tel: (016) 950 9295, Fax: (016) 950 9795, e-mail: rosemaryk@vut.ac.za
Art, Design, History, Computer Application Technology, Science Process Control & Computer Systems Electronic Engineering
Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma
Industrial Engineering & Operations Tel: (016) 950 9416, Fax: (016) 950 9796, e-mail: willemp@vut.ac.za
Management Industrial Engineering and Operations Management
Diploma: Diploma:
Tel: (016) 950 9287, Fax: (016) 950 9797, e-mail: suzie@vut.ac.za, marisee@vut.ac.za
Tourism Management Public Relations Diploma: Ecotourism Management Operations Management Mechanical Engineering
Subjects Subjects Tel: (016) 950 9287, Fax: (016) 950 9797, e-mail: suzie@vut.ac.za
NSCA endorsement NSC endorsement NSC endorsement Mechanical Engineering
Compulsory subjects Age exemption: Compulsory subjects Age exemption: Chemical Engineering
English 4 5 Applicants of mature age English 4
Applicants of mature Metallurgical Engineering Tel: (016) 950 9243, Fax: (016) 950 9796, e-mail: willemp@vut.ac.za
age (23 with grade 12)
Mathematics or 3 or 3 or (23 with grade 12) who Biology / Life Science 4 who do not meet the
do not meet the entry
Mathematical Literacy 4 4 requirements must submit
Mathematics or 3 or entry requirements must
submit proof of perma-
Mathematical Literacy 4
COURSE INFORMATION ENQUIRIES (STUDENT RECRUITMENT)
Other Language 4 proof of permanent nent employment in
1 Compulsory subject 4 employment in industry, Any other 3 subjects industry , working in an
Tourism, Geography, Business Studies & History working in an area (min of 3 each subject) area related to the field
related to the field of the
Remaining 3 subjects intended study.
Recommended subjects: of the intended study.
(min of 3 each subject, LO excluded) Tourism, Geography, Business Studies & History
Mathete Koali Phillip Masike Dimakatso Jingela Morongwe Miya
Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma
Tel: (016) 950 9807 Tel: (016) 950 9348 Tel: (016) 950 9080 Tel: (016) 950 9348
Fax: 086 249 1697 Fax: 086 614 1268 Fax: (016) 950 9766
Diploma: Diploma: Diploma: Safety Management Cell: 078 893 4557 Cell: 083 631 4651 Cell: 083 628 5595
Legal Assistance Labour Law
mathete@vut.ac.za phillip@vut.ac.za dimakatso@vut.ac.za morongwem@vut.ac.za
Subjects Subjects
NSC endorsement Eligibility for Diploma Age exemption: NSCA endorsement Eligibility for Diploma Age exemption:
Compulsory subjects Applicants of mature
age (23 with grade 12)
Compulsory subjects Applicants of mature
age (23 with grade 12) APPLICATION STATUS: SELF-CHECK
English 5 5 English 5
Other Language 3 3
who do not meet the
entry requirements Mathematics or 4 or
who do not meet the
entry requirements
Go to VUT website – www.vut.ac.za
Mathematics or 3 or 3 or must submit proof of Mathematical Literacy 5 must submit proof of Click on “admissions new students”
permanent employ- permanent employment
Mathematical Literacy 4 4
ment in industry,
Any other 4 subjects totaling excluding 14
in industry , working Click on “check your application status”
Any other 3 subjects totaling 12 12 Life Orientation (min of 3 each subject)
(min of 3 each subject - excluding Life Orientation)
working in an area
related to the field of
in Occupational and
Health and Safety Click on blue block “check your application status”
Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma
the intended study.
Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma
environment. Enter your student or identification number.
Click “submit”
Diploma: Policing B Ed (Senior Phase & FET Teaching) APPLICATION FOR ACADEMIC ADMISSION
Please note: To avoid disappointment, prospective students are urged to apply as soon as possible.
Subjects Subjects Make sure that VUT offers the course you are interested in (this pamphlet/poster) and that you adhere to the admission requirements.
NSC endorsement Age exemption: Compulsory subjects GROUP A GROUP B Initial selection will be based on final Grade 11 or latest Grade 12 results.
Compulsory subjects Applicants of mature Language of Teaching & Learning 4
English 4
age (23 with grade 12)
Other Recognised Language 4 How to Apply: On line applications-www.vut.ac.za-click on admissions new students OR Manual applications-complete an application form.
who do not meet the
Other Language 3 entry requirements Mathematics or 3 or Manual Applications
Mathematics or 3 or must submit proof of Mathematical Literacy 4 Instructions for completing the application form
Mathematical Literacy 4 permanent employ- Life Orientation 3
ment in industry,
1. Complete the application form in full and answer all questions.
Any other 3 subjects totaling 10 working in an area Physical Science 3 2. Write in plain block letters in the squares
(min of 3 each subject - excluding Life Orientation) related to the field of Remaining 2 subjects (min of 3 each subject)
3. Mark only the appropriate answer with an x in the squares where options are given
the intended study. Total: 23 (with Maths)
Matric certificate must indicate admission to Diploma
24 (with Maths Literacy)
4. Please use a black pen
Recommended Subjects: The following must be submitted with your form:
Computer Application Technology, Physical Science and Life Science 1. Certificate copy of South African green bar-coded ID document
2. Certified copy of Grade 11 or latest Grade 12 report (e.g June examination)
3. Proof of address (Not compulsory)
FACULTY OF HUMAN SCIENCES 4. Application fee of R100.00. Application forms without proof of payment will not be accepted.
NB. In case of applications submitted by mail, payments will only be accepted by bank deposit (ABSA Bank, account number 530 861 945, branch code 632 005,
Tel: (016) 950 6865 Fax: (016) 950 9789 e-mail: cleodp@vut.ac.za use your ID number as reference), Send completed form with abovementioned to Vaal University of Technology, Vanderbijlpark Campus, Private Bag X021,
Vanderbijlpark, 1900.