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DUT Faculty of Engineering and Built Environment
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HOD Positions Available
This career is related to the generation and distribution of electricity for power, heat and light. These days, most processes in modern industry take place automatically, by means of the driving force provided by electric motors and are automatically controlled by electronic equipment. The engineer/technician in this field are concerned predominantly with designing, developing, installing, fault-finding and testing of electrical systems including motors, generators, alternators, transformers, transmission lines, cables and switchgear. The professional engineer and/or technician is not office bound but can be called upon to work on plant and installations at times, both indoor and outdoor. Hours are generally regular but, in emergencies, they can be called upon to work after hours.
Electrical Power and Engineering Handbook
VISION
To provide professional leadership in generating, disseminating, and preserving knowledge in the Power Engineering discipline for productive citizenship.
MISSION
- Develop the social relevance of our programs and research to support our developing nation.
- Be informed by the university community and other stakeholders to facilitate professional career orientation.
- Develop teaching and infrastructure to inspire students to reach for the highest level of intellectual attainments and personal growth.
- Provide students with the necessary education to empower them to register as professionals in their careers.
- Provide research facilities and support for students and society.
Personal Qualities Required
The prospective engineer/technician must have an enquiring mind and enjoy problem-solving tasks. They must be able to think in a logical, deductive manner. They must have some organisational abilities and be able to communicate effectively with colleagues at various levels.
ENTRANCE REQUIREMENTS
Registration of BEngTech Graduates with ECSA
Bachelor of Engineering Technology (BEngTech) in Power Engineering (Heavy Current) Entrance Requirements
Bachelor of Technology (BTech): Electrical (Heavy Current) Entrance Requirements
Master of Engineering (MEng): Engineering: Electrical Entrance Requirements
Doctor of Engineering (DEng): Engineering: Electrical Entrance Requirements
Bachelor of Engineering Technology Honours in Power Engineering
EPE Honours Degree (BEngTech (Honours)) Updated Table
EPE Honours Application Form 2023
NOTE: Phase out of information for the BTech in Electrical Engineering
As gazetted in the Government Gazette, Vol. 613, No. 40123, 06 July 2016, the last date for first time entering students enrolling in academic programmes that are not aligned with the Higher Education Qualifications Sub-Framework is the 31st December 2019. This means that you will not be able to enrol for a Bachelor (BTech) Degree at DUT, or at any other institution in South Africa after this date.
Applications to this programme must be made via the Central Applications Office (CAO):
Tel: 031 268 4444
Web: http://www.cao.ac.za
Central Applications Office Website
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Contact Information
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Head of Department and Professor: Prof. Katleho Moloi Tel: 031 373 2840 Email: katlehom@dut.ac.za Office no.: S7 310 Campus: Steve Biko |
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Departmental Secretary: Mrs Regina Naidoo Tel: 031 373 2062 Email: reginan@dut.ac.za Office no.: Block S7 303 Campus: Steve Biko Campus |
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