3 years
to complete
NQF 6
qualification level
The Diploma in Information Technology (Communication Networks) is a diploma offered by NMU for 2027 learners, taking 3 years to complete. This page covers the Grade 12 subjects and admission score you need to qualify, what the course involves, where you can study it, the careers it leads to, and how to apply.
What you study
About This Course
This diploma focuses on network design, configuration and administration over three years of study. Graduates are prepared to install, manage and troubleshoot data communication networks.
After you graduate
Careers This Course Leads To
Course intelligence for Diploma in Information Technology (Communication Networks)
Data-driven planning insights for this specific course: job market outlook, NSFAS funding, and how competitive admission is likely to be.
Job market outlook
Diploma in Information Technology (Communication Networks) doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list as a Network Administrator. 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
As a Diploma at NMU, a public institution, this course generally falls within NSFAS’s undergraduate funding scope. Funding is means-tested and not automatic, so confirm your own eligibility at nsfas.org.za before relying on it.
Admission chances
NMU’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 NMU and NSFAS.
Step by step
How to Apply at NMU for 2027
Apply directly through Nelson Mandela University's own online application system, accessible via https://www.mandela.ac.za
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Source: nelson-mandela-university.json, last verified 2026-08-22. Requirements and fees change. Always confirm current details directly with Nelson Mandela University before applying.