IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Water Management Course Requirements at IIE MSA
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The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Water Management is a postgraduate Diploma offered by IIE MSA for 2027 postgraduate applicants, taking 2 years part-time (contact or online) to complete. This page covers the minimum admission requirements you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
Minimum Admission Requirements to study IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Water Management at IIE MSA
- An NQF Level 7 bachelor's degree, advanced diploma or equivalent qualification
- International qualifications need a SAQA NQF Level 7 evaluation certificate
About this course
The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Water Management is a two-year, part-time interdisciplinary programme for professionals who deal with water challenges. It is offered at the Ruimsig Johannesburg campus and online, and carries 120 credits at NQF Level 8 (SAQA ID 97819, code PDWM0801), with a February intake.
The programme covers water resource management, urban water infrastructure, sanitation, the health of rivers and catchments, and how climate change affects water supply. It suits engineers, scientists, planners, municipal staff and NGO workers who want a broader, practical understanding of water management.
Modules:
- Year 1: Project Management for Water Managers; Collaborative Water Planning; Urban Water Design; Water and Sanitation
- Year 2: Catchment and Aquatic Ecosystem Health; GIS and Water Resource Mapping; Community Water Development; Climate Change and Water Resources
Because it is part-time, you can study while you work. Graduates can apply for the IIE Master of Philosophy in Integrated Water Management, offered online, subject to admission requirements.
Possible careers
Course intelligence for IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Water Management
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Water Management doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Water Resource Manager. That’s not a red flag on its own, most jobs in South Africa aren’t on that list, it just tracks where employers reported the strongest hiring pressure. Your own results, experience and network will matter more here than national demand trends.
NSFAS funding
NSFAS does not usually fund students at private institutions like IIE MSA. Ask IIE MSA directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
IIE MSA’s intake and this course’s requirements with its published admission requirements generally leave more room than the most sought-after courses, so you likely have a reasonable window to apply without rushing, though applying early is always the safer bet.
These insights are estimates generated from South Africa’s National List of Occupations in High Demand (DHET, November 2023 draft), NSFAS’s published funding rules, and this university’s general applicant demand. They’re planning guidance, not a guarantee. Always confirm funding and admission specifics directly with IIE MSA and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply through the Emeris postgraduate contact portal (or the distance portal if you choose online study) and pay the R500 application fee. Upload a certified academic transcript, a certified copy of your completed qualification and your ID or passport. Accept your offer and pay the R3 000 pre-registration fee to secure your place; the undergraduate late fee does not apply to postgraduate applications.
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- Duration
- 2 years part-time (contact or online)
- NQF Level
- 8
- Fees
- 2027 tuition R38 580 per year (full settlement) for the 2-year part-time programme.
- Application deadline
- February intake
- Campus
- Ruimsig Johannesburg Campus, Roodepoort
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Source: Official website: https://www.emeris.ac.za/qualifications/postgraduate-diploma-in-water-management, last verified 2026-09-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with IIE MSA before applying.