What is Chemical Engineering?
Chemical engineering is an engineering field that deals with the study of the operation and design of chemical plants as well as methods of improving production.
TVET Colleges That Offer Chemical Engineering In South Africa
Below are some of the TVET Colleges That Offer Chemical Engineering.
Capricorn TVET College – Polokwane Campus
Tshwane South TVET College – Odi Campus
Tshwane South College
TSHWANE NORTH TVET COLLEGE
Tshwane North TVET College – Pretoria Campus
South West Gauteng TVET College – Roodepoort Campus
Central Technical College (CTC)
Central Johannesburg TVET College
South West Gauteng TVET College – Molapo Campus
SHALOM TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Flavius Mareka TVET College
Gauteng College of Engineering And Technology
Vhembe TVET COLLEGE
Ekurhuleni East College (Benoni Campus)
How many years to become a chemical engineer in South Africa?
The chemical engineering degree is four years and is accredited by the Engineering Council of South Africa.
Is chemical engineering a scarce skill in South Africa?
A recent draft report on critical skills in South Africa revealed that although engineering is broadly regarded as high-in-demand and amongst the skills deemed in short supply within the country, chemical engineering is conspicuously absent from the list.
What qualifications do I need to be a chemical engineer in South Africa?
The School of Chemistry offers a 3-year BSc degree that combines a Chemistry major with Chemical Engineering topics. After obtaining the first degree, students can complete a BSc degree in Chemical Engineering in a further two years or proceed to a higher degree in Chemistry.
How much does chemical engineering earn per month in South Africa?
The majority of Chemical engineering technicians earn a salary between R9 785 and R40 953 per month in 2023. A monthly wage for entry-level Chemical engineering technicians ranges from R9 785 to R19 565. After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R13 645 and R25 272 per month.