Courses required to become a Project Manager in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Project Manager in South Africa, offered at AFDA, Akademia and Berea College of Technology, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 31 courses across 19 South African institutions (8 public universities and 11 private institutions) that lead to becoming a Project Manager: 16 Bachelor's Degrees, 3 Advanced Diplomas, 5 Higher Certificates, 1 Occupational Certificate, 1 Certificate, 2 Postgraduate Diplomas and 3 Diplomas. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Business & Management course category.

Where to study to become a Project Manager in South Africa

The 8 public universities and 11 private institutions listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Project Manager. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Project Managers (8)

16 courses across 8 universities lead toward a career as a Project Manager, including the Advanced Diploma in Management and BEngTech (Civil Engineering). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Project Managers (11)

15 courses across 11 private colleges lead toward a career as a Project Manager, including the Bachelor of Commerce in Business Innovation & Entrepreneurship and Advanced Diploma in Project Management. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Project Manager

31 courses

Universities (16)

University of Pretoria logo

Bachelor of Science in Construction Management

UP · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 30+
University of South Africa logo

Postgraduate Diploma in Project Management

UNISA · Postgraduate Diploma · 1 year full-time or 2 years part-time, studied via distance learning
Unisa Admission Score (AS) …
University of the Witwatersrand logo

Bachelor of Science in Construction Studies

Wits · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years
APS 36+

Private Colleges (15)

AFDA logoSee requirements
Akademia logo

Advanced Diploma in Project Management

Akademia · Advanced Diploma · 1 year; e-learning only
See requirements
Berea College of Technology logo

Higher Certificate in Project Management

BCT · Higher Certificate · 1 year full-time or 3 years part-time
See requirements
Cranefield College of Project and Programme Management logo

Advanced Diploma in Project Management

Cranefield College · Advanced Diploma · 9 months (3 modules of 3 months each); online distance learning; quarterly intakes
See requirements
CTU Training Solutions logo

Bachelor of Business Administration in Project Management

CTU · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full-time or part-time
See requirements
CTU Training Solutions logo

Occupational Certificate: Project Manager

CTU · Occupational Certificate · 2 years by distance learning
See requirements
Da Vinci Institute logo

Higher Certificate in Management of Technology and Innovation

Da Vinci · Higher Certificate · 1 to 2 years, online distance learning
See requirements
Helderberg College of Higher Education logo

Bachelor of Business Administration in Management

HCHE · Bachelor's Degree · 3 years full-time
APS 25+
Lyceum College logo

Advanced Certificate in Project Management

Lyceum · Certificate · 1 year full-time minimum; up to 3 years part-time
See requirements
Lyceum College logo

Higher Certificate in Project Management

Lyceum · Higher Certificate · 1 year full-time minimum; up to 3 years part-time
See requirements