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Dip (Computer Systems Engineering)

Tshwane University of Technology · Public University · Soshanguve, Soshanguve

• Grade 12 (National Senior Certificate) with: English Mathematics or Technical Mathematics Physical Sciences or Technical Sciences
• Minimum Admission Point Score (APS): 26

Diploma ICT: Applications Development

Durban University of Technology · Public University · Steve Biko Campus, Durban | Indumiso Campus, Pietermaritzburg

• National Senior Certificate Diploma pass with English (Home Language level 3 or First Additional Language level 4), Mathematics at level 3 (or Mathematical Literacy at level 6), and three further 20-credit subjects (no more than one language subject counted).

Diploma ICT: Applications Development (4 Year Foundation Programme)

Durban University of Technology · Public University · Steve Biko Campus, Durban

• National Senior Certificate Diploma pass with English (Home Language level 3 or First Additional Language level 3), Mathematics at level 3 (or Mathematical Literacy at level 5), and three further 20-credit subjects (no more than one language subject counted).

Diploma in Business Information Technology

University of Johannesburg · Public University · Auckland Park Bunting Road Campus, Johannesburg

• NSC with APS 22 (with Maths/Tech Maths) or 24 (with Mathematical Literacy)
• English 4 (50%+)

Diploma in ICT in Applications Development

University of Mpumalanga · Public University · Mbombela Campus, Mbombela

• National Senior Certificate with a Diploma endorsement
• English (Home Language or First Additional Language) at Level 4, one additional language, Mathematics at Level 4, and any other four modules

Diploma in Information Technology (Communication Networks)

Nelson Mandela University · Public University · North Campus, Gqeberha | George Campus, George

Higher Certificate in Information Systems Support

Regenesys Business School · Private College · Regenesys Sandton Campus, Sandton

• A National Senior Certificate with a certificate or diploma pass is required, together with competence in Mathematics, Science and English at NQF Level 4, and basic computer literacy with internet access.

Higher Certificate in Network Systems Practice

Boston City Campus · Private College · Gqeberha, Gqeberha | Komani, Komani | KuGompo City, KuGompo City | Mthatha, Mthatha | Bloemfontein, Bloemfontein | Welkom, Welkom | Alberton, Alberton | Bedfordview, Bedfordview | Benoni, Benoni | Boksburg, Boksburg | Braamfontein, Johannesburg | Centurion, Centurion | Germiston, Germiston | Johannesburg, Johannesburg | Kempton Park, Kempton Park | Krugersdorp, Krugersdorp | Orange Grove, Johannesburg | Pretoria Arcadia, Pretoria | Pretoria Lynnwood Glen, Pretoria | Pretoria North, Pretoria | Randburg, Johannesburg | Roodepoort, Roodepoort | Rosebank, Johannesburg | Sandton, Johannesburg | Soweto, Johannesburg | Springs, Springs | Vereeniging, Vereeniging | Durban Musgrave, Durban | Ladysmith, Ladysmith | Newcastle, Newcastle | Pietermaritzburg, Pietermaritzburg | Port Shepstone, Port Shepstone | Richards Bay, Richards Bay | Stanger, Stanger | Umhlanga, Durban | Polokwane, Polokwane | Tzaneen, Tzaneen | eMalahleni, eMalahleni | Mbombela, Mbombela | Secunda, Secunda | Kimberley, Kimberley | Klerksdorp, Klerksdorp | Potchefstroom, Potchefstroom | Rustenburg, Rustenburg | Bellville, Cape Town | Cape Town City, Cape Town | George, George | Paarl, Paarl | Rondebosch, Cape Town | Somerset West, Cape Town

• National Senior Certificate (NSC) or National Certificate (Vocational) (NC(V)) with English passed, endorsed for Higher Certificate study, or an equivalent pre-2009 Senior Certificate with English.

IIE Higher Certificate in Information Technology in Support Services

Rosebank College · Private College

• Applicants require a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with a Higher Certificate endorsement and a minimum of 30% in English (LOLT)
• or a National Certificate (Vocational) [NC(V)] Higher Certificate pass with 40% in English
• or a Senior Certificate (SC) with endorsement and 33.3% in English
• International applicants require a SAQA Evaluation Certificate confirming NSC Level 4 equivalence with a minimum of 30% in English
• Alternative access routes include Mature Age Exemption Category 5 (age 23+, attempted Senior Certificate, three years' work experience, demonstrated ability for the programme)
• Category 6 (age 45+ before or during first year of registration, admitted on age alone)
• Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) via accredited/informal qualification certificates and a CV
• GED (SAQA Certificate, NQF Level 4 equivalence, minimum 145/200 across all four subjects)
• OQSF Level 4 (120-credit cognate qualification, Head of Faculty approval)
• IEB International Secondary Certificate (Higher Certificate pass with SAQA NQF Level 4 equivalence)
• USAf Exemption Certificate (minimum 30% English, pending Office of the Registrar approval)

National Certificate in End-User Computing

Commerce and Computer College of South Africa · Private College

• No minimum entry requirement stated.