Civil Engineering Technologist
OFO No: 214202
Other names for Civil Engineering Technologist:
- Biosystems Technologist
- Concrete Technologist
- Construction Technologist
- Environmental Technologist
- Geotechnics Technologist
- GIS and Landuse Technologist
- Hydraulics Technologist
- Structural Technologist
- Transportation and Urban Planner Technologist
- Water and Wastewater Technologist
What is a Civil Engineering Technologist?
A Civil Engineering Technologist is like a civil’s researcher. They take their research, analyse all the data and then modify new, existing or old engineering technologies.
They help to improve civil engineering technologies and techniques with regard to:
- Skyscrapers
- Bridges
- Dams
- Roads & Tunnels
- Harbours
- Sewerage Systems etc
What does a Civil Engineering Technologist do?
- conducts research
- analyses data
- develops new or improved methods to civil engineering
- advises civil engineers
- establishes control systems
- ensures safety and environmental protection
- organises and directs maintenance and repair of large civil engineered projects
- analyses soil behaviour of old and new structures
- tests behaviour of building materials
Are you . . . ?
- interested in research?
- interested in large scale construction?
- detail orientated?
- responsible and reliable?
- good at maths and physical science?
- an accurate worker?
- a problem solver?
How do I become a Civil Engineering Technologist?
You will need a qualification.
PATH 1
National Diploma in Civil Engineering – NQF Level 6
Followed by a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Civil Engineering
- Cape Peninsula University of Technology
- Central University of Technology
- Durban University of Technology
- Mangosutho University of Technology
- Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
- Tshwane University of Technology
- University of Johannesburg
- University of South Africa (UNISA)
- Vaal University
- Walter Sisulu University
PATH 2
National Diploma in Civil Engineering
Followed by a Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Civil Engineering
- 3 years of related workplace experience
- Register as a Professional Engineering Technologist at the ECSA
- Review of candidate’s professional work
- ENGINEERING COUNCIL OF SOUTH AFRICA (ECSA)
ECSA is the national body that regulates professional engineers.
You may only call yourself a Professional Engineering Technologist if you are registered with ECSA.
https://www.ecsa.co.za/default.aspx
OTHER CAREERS TO CONSIDER: Civil Engineer or Civil Engineering Technician
Is becoming a Civil Engineering Technologist the right career choice for me?
