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Engineering

Postgraduate Diploma in Construction in Construction Management at Central University of Technology, Free State

Central University of Technology, Free State, South Africa

Programme overview

The process of professional development towards qualifying as a Professional Construction Manager starts with the attainment of this advanced qualification. While professional registration is not strictly mandatory, a programme of training, further study, and relevant work experience can be followed to attain the competencies for full registration. Career opportunities exist across the broader built environment, including building construction, maintenance, restoration, and asset management.

Faculty: Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology  |  Department: Built Environment  |  Duration: 1 year (full time) or 2 years (part-time)  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa

Career pathways

Career pathways listed by the programme page include Construction & Project Management Consultancies; Construction, Trade & Design-Build Companies; Property Development, Restoration & Asset Management; Public Sector & Regulatory Bodies.

Official programme page

Application information

Entry requirements

Minimum Prior Qualification: An appropriate Advanced Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree at NQF Level 7, with sufficient exposure to Construction Management as the principal study discipline. Required Academic Performance: An aggregate percentage of 60% in the prerequisite NQF Level 7 qualification. A sub-minimum of 60% in the major subject (Construction Management) at NQF exit level 7. Demonstrated mastery of the necessary information-gathering, analytical, and presentational skills required at NQF exit level 7. Programme Regulations & Structure: Curriculum Structure: Students are required to complete a minimum of 9 subjects, comprising 8 compulsory subjects and 1 elective subject. Elective Options: Students must select only one elective from the following options: Facility Management or Lean Construction. Award: After successful completion of this qualification, the Postgraduate Diploma in Construction Management will be awarded during an official graduation ceremony of CUT.

Tuition is charged per module, so the total depends on the modules you register for each year. Current fees are listed in the official fee schedule.

Applications for the 2027 academic year opened in April 2026 and closed on 30 September 2026 for undergraduate, advanced diploma, honours and structured master's programmes; no late or walk-in applications are accepted.

There is no application fee and no residence application fee; applications are made through the online portal.

Apply through the official page: https://www.cut.ac.za/application-process

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