IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Water Management Course Requirements at Varsity College
Varsity College · Faculty of Science and Technology
The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Water Management is a postgraduate Diploma offered by Varsity College 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 Varsity College
- A bachelor's degree at HEQSF Level 7, an advanced diploma or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification
- International applicants need a SAQA evaluation certificate at NQF Level 7
About this course
The IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Water Management prepares graduates to plan and manage water resources and services in a water-scarce country. It carries 120 credits at NQF Level 8 (SAQA ID 97819) and is offered by the School of Engineering, Science and Health, part-time over two years at the Ruimsig campus or online, with a February intake.
The modules are:
- Year 1: Project Management for Water Managers, Collaborative Water Planning, Urban Water Design, and Water and Sanitation
- Year 2: Catchment and Aquatic Ecosystem Health, GIS and Water Resource Mapping, Community Water Development, and Climate Change and Water Resources
You learn how water systems work from catchment to tap, how to involve communities, and how to use mapping and planning tools.
The diploma suits graduates in engineering, science, planning, environmental studies or public administration who work in municipalities, water boards, consultancies or NGOs. Graduates can apply for the online IIE Master of Philosophy in Integrated Water Management.
Possible careers
Graduates work in water resource and river basin management, urban water supply and sanitation, municipalities, consultancies, NGOs and development agencies. Further study is the IIE MPhil in Integrated Water Management.
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Job market outlook
IIE Postgraduate Diploma in Water Management doesn’t currently appear on the national scarce-skills list. 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 Varsity College. Ask Varsity College directly about its own bursaries or payment plans, and check whether a sector SETA offers funding for this field.
Admission chances
Varsity College’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 Varsity College and NSFAS.
How to apply for 2027 studies
Apply through the Emeris postgraduate portal (portal.emeris.ac.za/application/postgrad-contact/ for contact study, or the online portal for distance study). Upload a copy of your ID or passport, a certified academic transcript and a certified copy of your undergraduate qualification. Selection is based on your marks and the programme's specific entry rules, and places are limited, so apply well before the intake.
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- Duration
- 2 years part-time (contact or online)
- NQF Level
- 8
- Fees
- 2027 tuition R38 580 a year full settlement (2-year programme, contact or online); check the postgraduate fee schedule
- Application deadline
- February intake; check the programme page
- Campus
- Ruimsig 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 Varsity College before applying.