Who and what is a civil engineer:
• Civil Engineering is the practice of improving and maintaining the built and natural environments to increase the quality of life for present and future generations. A Civil Engineer’s job is to design and supervise the construction of essential structures such as: bridges, sport stadiums, office blocks, convention centres, dams, major pipelines and transportation systems.
How do I know Civil Engineering is for me?
Do you:
• Want a career which makes extensive use of science and technology? • Want to make a contribution to protecting our natural environment? • Want to improve the quality of life for all South Africans? • Want to participate in projects which will contribute to the long term development of South Africa? • If you have answered to yes to some of the above, Civil Engineering is for you.
School subjects:
• School subjects should include: Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry and English
Where to study:
• University of Witwatersrand • University of Limpopo • University of Cape Town • University of Stellenbosch
Bursaries Offered 2010/2011
Member of the S.A. Association of Consulting Engineers, Jones & Wagener is pleased to offer a limited number of bursaries for Civil Engineering, limited to approximately R65000 per year for the 2011 academic year.
Bursaries for WK Construction now available. 650 bursaries available.
Murray and Roberts are also offering bursaries for students going into a BSc, B Eng or B Tech qualifications
CETA (Construction Education and Training Authority) are also offering bursaries 2011.
Why I chose this career?
• I chose this career because I like to spend time outside, like to design and construct things and use my time constructively. • Science is my favourite school subject.
Related Occupations:
Branches of Civil Engineering