JT Magazine (Nov 2016 edition) (Final - 05.10.2016)

Tuks Creative – Meet these talented,
warm-hearted and gifted achievers
Career focus: Industrial Psychology
and Human Resource Management
Study finance and financial aid at the University of Pretoria
Ontmoet Carla, ‘n jong skoolhoof, wat ‘n verskil maak
Help on writing a scientific report
Wat jy moet weet rondom koshuisplasing
Innovative teaching and learning that benefits you
November 2016
www.up.ac.za/juniortukkie

Editorials
Petrus Lombard
Project Manager: JuniorTukkie
Page 2
Setlogane Manchidi
Head: Investec Social Investment
Page 2
FEEL GOOD
Women Development Bank Trust
Conference
Page 3
How much do you care about people
around you?
Page 5
Newsmaker
Carla Greenland
Page 7
career focus: Economic
and Management
Sciences
Industrial Psychology and
Human Resource Management
Page 9
Unlock your potential with a degree
from the Faculty of Economic and
Management Sciences
Page 12
CREATIVITY
Innovative teaching and learning that
benefits you!
Page 13
MakerSpace
Page 15
Youth Spark Innovation Grant Winners
Page 16
FLY@UP
Page 17
juniortukkie
JuniorTukkie App
Page 21
The JuniorTukkie Generation
Page 22
JuniorTukkie Winter School
Page 26
general
The latest on our language policy
Page 27
SA Ubuntu Foundation
Page 27
Jeugdag – 16 Junie 2016
Page 28
The grass is not always greener on the
other side
Page 29
Study finance and financial aid
Page 31
faculty news
Education
Page 35
Engineering, Built Environment and
Information Technology
Page 37
Health Sciences
Page 39
Humanities
Page 41
Law
Page 43
Natural and Agricultural Sciences
Page 45
Theology
Page 50
Veterinary Science
Page 51
Residences at up
Residence placement
Page 55
House Olympus
Page 57
House Curlitzia
Page 58
TuksSport
Olympic Games (Rio 2016) –
Tuks students do us proud
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1 JuniorTukkie November 2016

Creativity,
an ability in
all who care
to find it
When everyone thinks
alike, no-one is really
thinking.
I find creativity to be suitable
and appropriate for this editorial
note because it forces us to think
differently about things we see
and experience on a daily basis.
It is through creativity that we are
able to carve paths where others
have not. People often believe that
creativity is an ability reserved for
some who are supposedly lucky to
have it. On the contrary, I am of the
view that creativity is in all of us –
we just need to dig a little deeper
to realise this talent within us.
We are at times stunned by
others’ creativity levels, sometimes
even labelling them as strange,
particularly if their creativity
seems to test and challenge our
norms. This forgets that every
time we choose to be normal
or the same, we rob ourselves
of the opportunity to be out of
the ordinary. You see, thinking
creatively or ‘out the box’ is what I
would like to encourage, especially
in a country such as ours where
various socio-economic challenges
are so real for the majority of
our population and need urgent
resolution.
My true belief in creativity is the
acknowledgement that we are
all artists in different shapes
and forms. Me, an artist, you
are probably asking? Yes, you
are an artist, able to stimulate
different thinking either through
maths, science, poetry, singing,
dancing, writing or speaking.
Once again, yes you are an artist,
constantly pushing imagination
and boundaries, mixing colours
in clothing or homes, or project
management diagrams that
nobody thought possible. An
artist, always eager to test and
try new ways of doing things –
tapping, either consciously or
unconsciously, into your God-given
creativity abilities.
If what you see depends on where
you stand, as once suggested by
Albert Einstein, then I challenge you
to change your standing position.
Please look up and move around
until you see what others don’t.
For thinking creatively does not
only connect ‘A’ and ‘B’ or ‘E’ and
‘F’ but rather ‘A’ with ‘Z’ or ‘B’ with
‘Y’. This will help us realise that we
cannot always simply explain life’s
associated challenges and possible
solutions in a chronological order.
For in creativity, any flow can be
turned on its head, upside down or
even sideways.
In true Investec entrepreneurial
spirit, I am challenging all of you
to not only think creatively but to
also live creatively with no fear of
failure. For it is in failing that we
realise our growth and associated
possibilities.
Go out there, be
ambitious and
lead creatively.
Regards
Setlogane Manchidi
Head: Investec Social Investment
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Petrus Lombard
Project Manager: JuniorTukkie
Editorials
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Feel good
Women Development
Bank Trust Conference
Two JuniorTukkie (JT) students, who have graduated recently, Phangisile
Sibeko and Sylvia Moshabesha, had the wonderful opportunity of attending
a Conference for women in Pretoria from 11 to 15 July 2016.
Phangisile Sibeko and Sylvia Moshabesha
The invitation was issued by Ms Zanele Mbeki, who is the
founder and patron of the Women Development Bank
(WDB) Trust.
The WDB was founded in 1991 as a microfinance programme
serving poor women who live in under-resourced rural
communities. Over the past 25 years the WDB has grown
into a public benefit organisation, which supports many
development programmes. The WDB Investment Holding
Company funds the programmes of the Trust.
Women from all over South Africa, including beneficiaries
of their programmes, business women, rural and urban
entrepreneurs, academics and students came together and
were inspired and challenged to bring their thoughts and
expertise to the fore in finding ways to make poverty a thing
of the past. They shared ideas on methods that are effective
and searched for more practical ways to end poverty and
create sustainable livelihoods for families and communities.
Women Development Bank Trust’s
25th Anniversary Celebration
Together with hundreds of ladies from all walks of life in
South Africa, Phangisile and Sylvia celebrated the 25 years of
the WDB’s existence. During this time thousands of women in
rural areas have benefited from the micro loans the Women
Development Bank has provided, which has enabled them to
start up a small business. The WDB also presents a range of
workshops that equip women with skills that enable them to
earn an income through crafts and a range of handiwork.
South Africa remains seriously
challenged by the developmental
issues of poverty, unemployment
(which currently stands at 25%),
and inequality. Over half of
South Africans live below the
poverty line and 10% live in
extreme poverty.
For this reason the topic of the Dialogue Session this year
was: Making poverty history. Questions that were addressed
included:
How do we end poverty and create livelihoods and wealth
practically and sustainably?
Who is poor?
Where are they?
What can government, industry, communities and
individuals do to change the situation?
It is important that women find strategies to hasten their own
inclusion in the economy. Women must be agents of their
own history.
“We need to celebrate the achievements of all South African
women. Ours is a new march towards the AU Vision 2063, as
well as to meet the targets set down in the UN Sustainable
Development Goals to 2030.” (Dr Thandi Ndlovu, CEO of
Motheo Construction Group)
The third plenary session dealt with the impact of financial
inclusion for women. According to the World Bank, when
women have access to financial services (bank accounts,
loans, etc), their bargaining power in society increases.
Women are disproportionately more financially excluded
than men and this dismal state of affairs is worse among
rural women than urban women. This remains one of the
main challenges to women’s success in entrepreneurship and
business development. Women also need greater access to,
and control of productive assets, in order to access markets
and succeed as entrepreneurs. Unfortunately women still face
many cultural barriers, for example that men traditionally
remain household decision-makers and property is always
registered in the man’s name.
We are the change that Africa has been waiting for.
Contact information
Women Development Bank
Tel +27 (0)11 341 9900
Email info@wdbtrust.org.za
Website http://25years.wdbtrust.org.za

Feel good
“Ms. Zanele Mbeki and her team have irrigated
my belief that women have great potential and in
the face of poverty, so many have taken a stand
and become the change they want to see in their
communities.
I have learned that it is not impossible to reach people who
are financially challenged. Empowerment also means being
there and listening to others. Sometimes our stagnations
are mental or emotional. We all know the sting of pain and
we try hard to cover it up. Sometimes people let go of their
dreams. I have learned that we need to heal, and we need
to retain hope and be persistent, before we will become
empowered.
We are all part of this nation and continent and whatever
assistance or empowerment, be it financial and non-
financial services; promoting a sustainable non-sexist
society or promoting self-reliant communities that are fully
participant in the country’s socio-economic transformation,
this 25 year-old dream remains in the hearts of all women.
I met young ladies who were
so grateful just to have had a
chance to come to Pretoria. In
their wildest dreams they would
ever be able to do so. I have so
much to be grateful for!
I met professional affiliates
who are keen to empower
and employ graduates in their
companies. Selflessness is a
key to greater achievement. We
were encouraged to influence
change and to dream again by
Dr Mamphela Ramphele and
Ms Nonkululeko Gobodo.
I personally took from Ms Nonkululeko that in every dream
there lies a power of fulfilment.”
Quotes
Dr Mamphela Ramphele –
“One dream is not enough. Dream over and over again.
Never stop dream. Each new dream, is better than the
last. Reimagine a South Africa without poverty.”
Ms Nonkululeko Gobodo –
“Do not dream passively. Your dreams are achievable.
Pursue your dreams, for in every dream, there is the
power of fulfilment.”
Ms Irene Charnley –
“Decision-making and acting on the decisions are the key
to achievement. Be decisive and active. You can do it.”
“The dialogue session has inspired many students to start
their own commission as SA students in dialogue. They
came up with a constitution and are fired up to bring it into
action and involve other students. We are all different, but
in our differences there is gold. Together that gold founts
glory. The baton was passed on to us. We have to run the
race, one step at a time.”
Sylvia MT Moshabesha
“Recently, my friend Sylvia Moshabesha, and I were
honoured to be invited to attend this prestigious
affair. Being in the midst of so many influential
and successful women in South Africa has honestly
instilled a sense of hope in me that I too one day
can contribute towards making South Africa a
better place.
To be honest, I didn’t know what to expect. I had never
heard of WDB. I was intimidated being in the company of
over 700 women from across South Africa for an entire
week, because I had never had to relate to such a large
group of people before. It took me out of my comfort zone,
but my curiosity allowed me to embrace the Conference to
the best of my ability.
One of the key lessons which I learnt is that humility doesn’t
cost a thing. Women who came from the most rural parts
of the country welcomed me as one of their own. The love
which I felt from these women was truly phenomenal.
It is so easy to judge a person based on the background
which they come from but
this does not define who they
are. We are so stereotypical
about women who come from
impoverished circumstances
that we tend to label them with
names which are completely
the opposite of who they are.
These women have a lot of
wisdom acquired through the
hardships of life. They have
created so much, despite
access to so few resources and
opportunities. They all started
something small, and their
sense of independence and
perseverance inspired me to
do my best no matter what!
No good deed goes unrewarded.
Dr Vuyo Mahlati confirmed it by saying, ‘We need to look at
the little we have and see how we can empower ourselves
with it.’ These women did exactly that! Despite many
hardships, these women work with the little that is at their
disposal, to better their lives and circumstances. They didn’t
let their circumstances define them, but instead chose to
rise above them and strive towards a better life.
I am at a crossroads with regards to the career that I
should pursue. During the panel discussions I realised that
whatever path I choose to follow it must be one which
will leave a feeling of satisfaction. I need to know that my
efforts have made a difference in somebody’s life. I need to
stay true to myself. As a woman, I have a lot of potential.
The bigger I dream, the better the outcome. All it takes
is hard work, commitment and faith that one day, I will
achieve all that I aspire to accomplish.”
Phangisile Sibeko

Please stop for a moment and
consider what it means to be given the
opportunity to study at Tukkies. It’s easy
to agree with the following statement:
Here, now, is a splendid opportunity
to realise your potential, one that you
must grab with both hands. Here is
your chance to get a degree (or many
degrees); to meet wonderful friends;
to learn from the very best lecturers
imaginable; to qualify to become the
career practitioner you have always
wanted to be, whether a medical
doctor, an architect, a teacher, a lawyer,
an engineer, an accountant … to name
but a few. Furthermore, studying will
equip you with survival skills that will
help you to move ahead in life, to
find a job in which you can be happy
and design a successful life. This is a
fact: For the vast majority of students,
studying at the University of Pretoria
(UP) represents the fulfilment of a life-
long dream.
If life consists of choices, here is an
opportunity that you can’t miss.
I now wish to ask you two questions:
Firstly, what made you decide to
become what you intend to become? In
other words, which factors, influences
or people helped you make up your
mind regarding a field of study? A
teacher? Your parents? A career
counsellor? Your friends? TV?
Secondly: Please define the word “job”,
work, career or whichever term you
prefer to describe what you want to
become after completing your studies,
and reflect on the environment in which
you wish to realise your potential.
Finished thinking? I wish you could
share your answers with me in person!
Now consider the word “career”. Here
is a definition coined by Prof Mark
Savickas, global leader in the field of
career counselling, and a scholar who
received an honorary doctorate from
the University of Pretoria in 2009 for
his pioneering work in the field of
career counselling: A career provides a
mechanism for social integration as well
as for making a social contribution. In
other words, the purpose of work is
twofold:
to achieve self-completion, realise
your potential so you can find a job,
earn a decent income and provide
for your family; but also
to make social contributions
through one’s work (namely, to give
something back to society).
Does this definition sound acceptable
to you? Or have you never given
the second part a thought? You will
probably be interested to learn that the
notion of making a social contribution
is not limited to the field of career
counselling only, neither is it even
particularly new. Quite the opposite!
Those of you who have read my article
on emotional-social intelligence in a
previous issue of the JuniorTukkie would
probably have noticed that “social
responsibility” is one of the key facets
of emotional-social intelligence.
You may remember that I urged
you to find practical ways of helping
Feel good
How much do you care
about people around you?
By Prof Kobus Maree
“Do not wait for
leaders; do it
alone, person to
person.” (Mother Teresa)

others, in other words, to make social
contributions. Again, this is nothing
new. Universities across the world have
for a long time, accepted the principle
of making it compulsory for students
to do exactly this. Whether we call this
endeavour community engagement,
service learning, facilitating social
justice, community service or
community upliftment is immaterial.
The only thing that matters is that the
idea of social responsibility is a good
one, and that it is here to stay.
The fact that we live in a global village
forces us to make students aware of
the need not only to study and live well
for themselves, but also for others.
This is the reason why medical doctors
and many other professionals are
compelled to do a two-year community
service stint after having qualified.
We need to plough back into our
communities because we have no
choice but to reach out to others – to
the voiceless, the poorest of the poor,
the most vulnerable members of
society, to those whose very existence
and well-being depend on the goodwill
of others. Robert Kennedy summed up
this principle in the following words:
“As long as there is plenty, poverty is
evil.” Closer to home, Anton Rupert
commented: “As my buurman honger
slaap, kan ek nie gerus slaap nie.”
Soon after enrolling at UP, you will be
introduced to the uplifting, exciting
and challenging world of community
service. However, despite not being
allowed to decline taking part in
community outreach programmes,
it remains your choice as to whether
you will complete your community
service assignments grudgingly and
reluctantly (“only because I have to do
so”), or whether you will find this part
of your studies a most enlightening and
inspiring, enriching part of your student
years.
At the risk of repeating myself, I wish
to emphasise the following: The degree
that you will eventually obtain from UP,
will in due course become immaterial;
a mere piece of paper to prove that you
once spent some time in the hallowed
halls of this respected and stately
institution. What will matter down the
years will be whether you really care
for others and whether you use your
talents in the service of others and not
only yourself. It is important that you
understand that, in doing something
for others, you are contributing to the
general welfare of humanity at large.
When the bell tolls, it tolls for you.
The words of Jesus (Matthew 25:40)
ring curiously true here: “The King will
answer them, I tell you with certainty,
since you did it for one of the least
important of these brothers of mine,
you did it for me.”
I have always believed that we should
not expect the government alone to
try and change the lives of the poor. If
we really wish to see change happen
in South Africa, we all need to become
involved by giving of ourselves; by
donating food, clothing, money, our
time and expertise; by urging our
friends and colleagues to do likewise;
and by encouraging corporate
businesses to donate funding.
There is so much we can do. The good
news is that, in giving, we receive,
and abundantly so. I could share
wonderful and uplifting stories, such as
psychiatric patients who were healed
by taking care of others, by shifting
their inner focus from their own pain
and problems to focussing on the pain
and needs of others. I can personally
attest to this. In fact, sometimes, in the
middle of a large informal settlement
or dilapidated township, I marvel at
the love and acceptance that people so
graciously and effortlessly bestow upon
myself and my co-workers.
After involvement in numerous
community upliftment projects over
many years, I can honestly state that
the one facet of my life that has never
failed to raise my spirits in troubled
times is being in the fortunate position
to do something for others, especially
those that cannot defend themselves.
To share in the pain but also the love
of others, to try to make a difference in
the lives of the most vulnerable but also
the most inspiring sector of society has
been a rich reward indeed. What the
defenceless and the vulnerable have
given me in return, is priceless: a deep
sense of fulfilment and gratitude for the
opportunity to be able to do what I do.
A last word: Mother Teresa received the
Nobel Prize for Peace for her efforts
among the dying, the poorest of the
poor and the destitute. In doing so, she
became a role model whose laudable
and selfless efforts have virtually
elevated her to the status of a saint. A
deeply respected and beloved icon, she
continues to inspire millions of persons
across the globe to make a change in
the lives of others. She will live forever
in the hearts and minds of those who
strive to emulate what she has done,
thereby honouring her legacy.
Isn’t it great to know that you, too, have
the talent to become a role model, a
person whose mere name conjures up
timeless values?
Please note that you do not need to be
a millionaire to bring about change in
the lives of others. Neither do you have
to begin your efforts in the deepest
part of Africa. Charity still begins at
home. Just open your eyes, heart and
mind to what is happening around
you and you will soon discover the
myriad of opportunities that exist to
make a change for the better in your
environment. As someone once said:
Blossom where God has planted you.
If my experience is anything to go by,
this is a guaranteed way to make sure
that the world at large respects you.
I have learnt over the years that the
world values nothing more than one’s
willingness to help others. Does the
name Nelson Mandela ring a bell?
“The other day
I dreamed that
I was at the
gates of heaven.
St. Peter said
– Go back to
Earth. There
are no slums
up here.”
(Mother Teresa quoted in
conversation with Prince Michael
of Greece in 1996).
Feel good

Carla was a pupil at Brooklyn
Primary School and Pretoria High
School for Girls. As a little girl she
lined up her teddy bears and taught
them everything she had learned
at school that day. She admits that
she considered a medical career, but
followed her heart into education. Carla
enrolled for the BEd (Foundation Phase
Teaching) – Pre-primary to Grade 3
programme.
TUKS is a world-class
institution
“Being a family girl I could not imagine
studying anywhere but at Tuks, where
I would be close to my family. I loved
my student days! My involvement with
Tuks Creative Student Organisation
and their community outreach projects,
was unbelievable. My parents are
very supportive and their motto is:
Just do your best! My husband always
encourages me to do what I love and
we are both professional clowns. I
am also sustained by my faith. Two
lecturers who mean much to me are
Ms Annalie Botha and Dr Judy van
Heerden.”
A life-changing event
“When I was 10, I was diagnosed with
Dermatomyositis. I had no reflexes
in my arms or legs. Doctors feared
the disease would weaken my heart
muscles and respiratory system, so high
doses of cortisone were prescribed,
which caused me to gain weight. Often
in malls people would point at me and
laugh. After much prayer my disease
count dropped, but it was a long two
years of treatment before I was healed.
I lost many friends while I was ill, but
today I don’t take life for granted. I live
every day to the full. God gave me life
and to honour Him I give my absolute
best in everything I do. I know that
appearances mean very little. What
really matters is our heart and passion.”
In terms of education Carla’s
primary interests are:
How young children learn and
engage while playing. Teaching
pre-school children basic coding
skills so that they can be creators,
and not just consumers of
technology. At Cornwall Hill College
we have programmable robots,
called Bee-Bots, which we use from
Grade 00, so children from the age
of four are now taught concrete
coding skills.
At the end of Grade 0 they can
program aeroplanes to take off and
land using block coding skills. We
need to integrate thinking skills into
education by encouraging children
to ask questions and answer them
using the TASC framework, Habits of
Mind and Edward de Bono’s thinking
hats. It is important to us to develop
our children into 21st century
thinkers.
Project-based learning uses a
child’s interests as a foundation
and teachers then guide their
discovery process through questions
and answers. Typically projects can
last a day, a week, a month or the
whole year.
Carla was nominated for Golden Key
International Honour Society member-
ship; she was the top academic achiever
in the BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching)
– Pre-primary to Grade 3 programme
and she obtained her degree cum
laude. She has had the opportunity
to present a paper at numerous
conferences on the integration of IT
into the preschool curriculum and on
creative teaching techniques.
Carla’s journey to Cornwall
Hill College
“At my previous school, I taught Grade 1
for two years. I loathed having to use
worksheets, which I feel stifle a learner’s
creativity and problem solving skills.
I started teaching Grade 0 at Cornwall
Hill College in 2013 and loved every
minute of it!
I was appointed as Deputy Principal
at the end of 2014 and my main role
was to roll out the use of IT in the
preschool curriculum. I also helped with
learner support and other managerial
functions.
At the end of 2015, at the age of 28,
I was appointed as Principal of the
Preschool. I love being challenged and
this year has been filled with many
challenges, but teaching is my passion,
so I pursue it with intensity.”
A last word…
“Learn from everyone you meet.
Our country needs teachers to
be exceptional, not mediocre. Be
passionate about what you do. Be
zealous about your calling. The placard
on my door says: Together may we
give our children the roots to grow
and the wings to fly. I live by this.”
Newsmaker
Carla Greenland
(Faculty of Education)
Carla Greenland

‘Creativity is
inventing,
experimenting,
growing, taking
risks, breaking
rules, making
mistakes and
having fun.’
Mary Lou Cook

Career focus: Economic and Management Sciences
Did you know…
To become an Industrial and Organisational Psychologist
(IOP) or a Human Resource Practitioner or Manager (HRM),
you can apply for BCom (Human Resource Management).
Why is this a Commerce degree in the Faculty
of Economic and Management Sciences?
A great benefit of our programme is that because you are
earning a BCom, you will not only learn IOP and HRM, but
you will also gain a wider knowledge of business, which
will make you marketable for any number of business job
opportunities.
What is the difference between IOP and HRM?
Human Resource Manager (HRM)
They manage people using workplace policies and
procedures to ensure that they are effective and
productive.
Industrial and Organisational Psychologist (IOP)
They use knowledge of the psychology of human
behaviour to ensure that people work “better” in the
workplace.
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Achievement level
APSAfrikaans or English Mathematics
NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level NSC/IEB HIGCSE AS-Level A-Level
BCom (Human Resource Management)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 September
Non-SA – 31 August
5 3 C C 4 3 D D 30
What will you study in the first three years?
Year one
Introduction to industrial and organisational
psychology
How learning takes place at work
Personality and how it develops
How humans interact with their environment
and the different roles we occupy in society
Year two
The role of work teams in an organisation and
group’s behaviour
The effect of power and leadership in
organisations
How organisations are structured and designed
The best ways to bring about change in the
workplace
How to keep employees safe and healthy in the
workplace
How to manage the diversity of people in the
workplace
How to conduct psychometric tests (eg aptitude,
interest, intelligence and personality)
Year three
How to define what a specific job entails and to
determine appropriate salary structures thereof
How to plan for workforce recruitment, selection
and orientation for newly appointed employees
How to measure the performance of employees
and motivate them toward organisational goals
How to train and develop employees to enhance
their performance and career potential
Congratulations!
Now you have
your degree in
HRM!

What can I do with
this degree?
A variety of rewarding
career opportunities exist,
which include:
Training and
development: New
employee orientation,
training and career
planning
Administration:
Managing personnel
records, preparing
statistics about staff
and their human capital
HR Planning and
provision: Staffing,
recruitment, selection,
placement, transferrals,
promotions, and
dismissals
Industrial welfare:
Employee safety,
health, housing,
recreation, and career
counselling
Labour relations:
Employee
communications,
negotiations,
consultation,
grievances, and
disciplinary measures
Register as HR Practitioner
at the SABPP (South
African Board for People
Practice) once you have
obtained your degree
with 3 years of work
experience.
Admission is based on
achieving a minimum
average of 65% in
the BCom (Human
Resource Management)
programme.
Duration of the Honours
in Human Resource
Management: 1 year
Subjects include:
Group dynamics
Employee wellness
Labour relations
Psychometrics
Organisational
change
Diversity
Career psychology
Research
After completing the
BComHons (Human
Resource Management)
you can pursue the
careers listed on the left.
In addition, you
can register as a
Psychometrist with
the HPCSA (Health
Professions Council of
SA) and/or as Chartered
HR Practitioner with the
SABPP with 4 years work
experience.
However, if you want to
become an INDUSTRIAL
PSYCHOLOGIST, your
journey is not yet over…
Register for the MCom (Human
Resource Management) or the
MCom (Industrial and Organisation
Psychology)
Duration of the MCom (Human
Resource Management) or the
MCom (Industrial and Organisation
Psychology): 2 years
Steps
Year one: Course work
Year two: Dissertation research
and completion of an internship
programme
Write and pass the HPCSA
Board exam
Register with the HPCSA as an
Industrial Psychologist
Register with the SABPP as
Master HR Practitioner with
6 years work experience.
What Industrial and
Organisation Psychologists do:
Determine how to improve the
performance and well-being of
employees and teams in the
workplace.
Develop screening and
selection procedures for job
applicants.
Get to the root of why
employees may be unhappy in
their workplace.
Develop and evaluate the
effectiveness of training
programmes.
Be a career coach or consultant.
Identify how to improve
attitudes in the workplace.
Develop human resource
strategies and policies.
What you can expect to earn as
an Industrial and Organisation
Psychologist
Training Supervisor: R292 044
Employee Recruiter: R708 518
Industrial Psychologist in
academia: R451 311
Industrial Psychologist in a
business or governmental
organisation: R648 940
Industrial Psychologist in
independent practice: R951 096
THE HONOURS JOURNEY
02
THE MASTER’S JOURNEY
03Contact information
Tel +27 (0)12 420 4756
Email mhb@up.ac.za

UP Open Day
teambuilding
Assessment Centre
Start your
journey with
UP Open Day.
Have fun in the
teambuilding sessions
to get to know your
fellow classmates on
postgraduate level.
Participate and gain experience
in assessing human behaviour
in our behaviour lab.
HR Tuks
To be included
in the HR
community join
the HR Tuks
Society.
In every journey
you need to
complete, there
needs to be an
element of fun.

Economic
Sciences
Financial
Sciences
Management
Sciences
Public
Management and
Administration
Unlock your potential with a degree
from the Faculty of Economic and
Management Sciences
The dynamic global market is in constant need of business leaders, entrepreneurs, managers
and government officials who can create jobs and maintain an innovative outlook on life.
With four areas of specialisation to choose from, you can unlock your potential to be a future
business leader with a degree from the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences.
What you can study
BCom (Econometrics)
BCom (Economics)
Possible careers
Analyst
Broker
Consultant
Econometrician
Economist
Lecturer
Researcher
Trader
What you can study
BCom (Accounting
Sciences)
BCom (Financial Sciences)
BCom (Investment
Management)
Possible careers
Banker
Bookkeeper
Business analyst
Chartered accountant
Financial planner
Forensic auditor
Internal auditor
Investment advisor
Lecturer
Research analyst
Tax practitioner
What you can study
BCom (Business
Management)
BCom (Entrepreneurship)
BCom (Human Resource
Management)
BCom (Marketing
Management)
BCom (Supply Chain
Management)
Students can also pursue
postgraduate studies in
Tourism Management
and in Communication
Management.
Possible careers
Corporate entrepreneur
Human resource
consultant
Industrial psychologist
Lecturer
Logistics manager
Management consultant
Marketing manager
Public relations manager
Researcher
What you can study
BAdmin (International
Relations)
BAdmin (Public
Management)
Possible careers
Diplomat
Lecturer
Manager in a non-
governmental
organisation
Political analyst
Professional
administrator
Public servant
Researcher
Additional
programmes
Admission
requirements
BCom (Own choice):
The degree does not lead to a specific vocational outcome. You are
able to compile your own curricula with a view to work opportunities
in all sectors.
Degrees offered in cooperation with other faculties:
BCom (Agribusiness Management), BCom (Informatics), BCom (Law)
and BCom (Statistics).
For detailed admission requirements, please visit
www.up.ac.za/bcom
Please note:
Mathematics is compulsory for all BCom degrees.
Students with either Mathematics or Mathematical literacy can be
admitted into BAdmin degrees.
Closing dates:
SA: 30 September
Non-SA: 31 August

This new learning management system
at UP is called ClickUP. With the help
of capable instructional designers
(“geeks”) we do amazing things and our
students love it!
The Faculty of Natural and Agricultural
Sciences has a forum for teaching
and learning, called SCITAL, where
we explore all the wow platforms and
technology available to make teaching
and learning a wonderful experience.
Obviously this information needs to be
shared! So on 14 June 2016 we hosted
a Hybrid Fair with our enthusiastic
colleagues from the Department for
Education Innovation, coordinated by
Dolf Jordaan and Detken Scheepers.
The Hybrid Fair
The stalls at the Hybrid Fair were organised
into three avenues: Library Lane, Hybrid
Highway and Novelty Avenue.
What does hybrid mean
in terms of teaching and
learning?
A hybrid teaching model is a well-
planned and thoughtful mix (fusion)
of different teaching modalities.
(Google “flipped classroom” if you
want to know more).
Enthusiastic and knowledgeable people
explained and demonstrated the range
of apps and software programmes that
enhance diverse teaching styles and how
they benefit students.
We all learn and assimilate information
differently. The hybrid approach
to teaching and learning caters for
individual needs and preferences and
allows you to work at your own pace, it
contributes to the academic success of
our students and makes them lifelong
learners, which is critical in the world
today.
What is in it for you?
As a student at the University of
Pretoria you will enjoy:
a vastly-improved learning
experience
face-to-face lectures
tutorials
practical sessions
online quizzes
access to virtual learning tools
online discussion boards for
collaborative group work
access to class notes,
presentations and other
study materials on a range of
visually interesting platforms
online pre-reading (which
allows you to contribute to the
discussion sensibly by arguing
points in class)
online and paper-based
testing
At the University of Pretoria we go the
extra mile to ensure that you are not
only well-prepared for every module
and programme; we want to make sure
you are prepared to make a significant
contribution in the workplace you will
stand in one day.
The Hybrid Fair
Innovative teaching
and learning that
benefits you!
The days where students sat quietly in lecture halls bored to tears by a lecturer droning
for hours are long gone. At the University of Pretoria (UP) we embrace a hybrid
model of teaching and learning. Apart from lectures you get exposure to a dynamic,
innovative, technology-driven methodology – a blended approach – that encourages
active learning and critical thinking, without sacrificing collaboration or teamwork.
Learn the
way you
prefer most
By Dr Ina Louw
and Anthea
Pretorius

Why is the hybrid approach
so successful?
Hybrid teaching and learning
experiences allow students to
construct their own knowledge1
, but
enables them to do so at their own,
individual pace, and it encourages the
use of expanded education resources.
Students submit assignments online,
which are marked by the lecturer.
Students are then given detailed
feedback and model answers.
At the Hybrid Fair these external
suppliers and online publishers had
stalls displaying their products and
services:
Blackboard (the learning
management system that hosts
ClickUP)
Turnitin (an anti-plagiarism
programme)
Participate Technologies (audience
response devices or clickers)
Cengage Learning
Pearson Education
McGraw-Hill Education
Wiley and Grove
Online publishers are key stakeholders
in our students’ path to success with
their online support packages that
allow students to answering multiple
choice questions and discover whether
they have a good grasp of the topic
matter or not. Students can also
complete quizzes to improve their
understanding. In some modules in
the Faculty of Natural and Agricultural
Sciences, students can alternate,
between face-to-face tutorials and
online tutorials.
Some faculties use devices called,
clickers, which we use in classes. A
lecturer will ask questions and students
record their answers on the clicker. The
answers are projected in a bar chart.
Students can immediately see if their
answers were correct or not. Lecturers
can also see if they need to devote
more time if a general misconception
exists in a class around a complex
theory, concept or process.
Mobile technologies, which are made
for much more than taking selfies, are
available on Google Play Store and
Apple App Store and they include:
UP Mobile
BbStudent
Blackboard
Socrative
Kahoot
Anytime, Anywhere
Poll Everywhere
The aim is to (a) make educational
material accessible on cell phones and
(b) to use them as audience response
devices (similar to clickers). Soon all
large venues at UP will have high
density Wi-Fi to accommodate online
activities during lectures. You will be
able to scan a QR code and watch a
video explaining your assignment
to you!
Contact information
Dr Ina Louw
Email ina.louw@up.ac.za.
The Hybrid Fair
The team from Creative Studios who make
educational visuals.
We love to include our students as we
prepare academic activities. We ask them
what they love and what they hate about
the tools we use in ClickUP. These are
students from NAThouse (Natural and
Agricultural Sciences) at their booth during
the Hybrid Fair.
The SCITAL forum committee members
who organised the Hybrid Fair were
Prof Ansie Harding, Dr Lizelle Fletcher,
Prof Marietjie Potgieter and Dr Ina Louw.
The hybrid approach permits lecturers
to interact with their students on several
platforms. Lecturers can have a “virtual”
revision session online the night before
a test. So you can sit in your PJs while
listening online to the lecturer answering
your questions in clickUP.
A lecturer will ask questions and students
record their answers on the clicker. The
answers are projected in a bar chart.
We have an enthusiastic team of
instructional designers at the Department
for Education Innovation, who assist with
PowerPoint slides and help to convert
them into video clips, which are uploaded
to YouTube. Students can watch these
clips as often as they need to.
1. Susan Henderson in this article: www.nmc.org/pdf/Future-of-Higher-Ed-(NMC).pdf

MakerSpace
The maker movement is a philosophy of self-sustainability
– where one moves from consumption to creation. This is a
multidisciplinary adventure, because MakerSpace literally is a
space where people with great ideas can collaborate, innovate
and create – so come and visit us!
On 13 April 2015 the Department of Library Services at
the University of Pretoria became the first library to create
a space where people with ideas can meet people with
superb technical abilities, who have the know-how and the
equipment to make those ideas a sustainable reality!
Any UP student can go to MakerSpace with their idea/
concept and talk about how it can be realised.
Fantastic technology is available to aid in the development
and prototyping of ideas. Our MakerSpace has soldering
benches, 3D printers and computers on which to design
and render models.
In the past one had to ‘do-it-yourself,’ but the MakerSpace
environment allows you to develop your creative ideas
with a group of inspired individuals using their know-how
and expertise with access to phenomenal technology and
equipment.
MakerSpace is a haven for technicians, artists, product
developers and entrepreneurs, especially in the fields
of science, engineering, graphic design, digital art and
computer science, but today these creative spaces include
individuals from every discipline you can think of.
An article in the USA Today refers to this as the maker
movement and the motto is, ‘If you are able to imagine it,
you are able to make it!’
Modern digital fabrication techniques that previously were
only available to large institutions are now accessible to
individuals.
Interdisciplinary collaboration and the synergy that is
generated is actively adding distinct new products, services
and knowledge to the world, because of what can be
generated in this creative environment.
The UP MakerSpace envisions offering classes on topics
such as Arduino electronics and programming, mobile
gaming, leatherwork, bookbinding, artist bookmaking,
drones, finch robotics, computer-aided design and
application development.
Contact information
Email makerspace@tuks.co.za
The Merensky Library is on the Hatfield Campus and it houses a secret: A
creative and colourful room to set new ideas and creative individuals free.
This is the remarkable world called MakerSpace.
The staff of the Merensky Library are enthusiastic supporters
of hybrid teaching and learning. Their stall was beautifully
decorated and the staff dressed up for the occasion.
“The Library is one of the
leaders of innovation
on Campus. The Library
MakerSpace is an example
of how we remain
innovative and relevant by
providing students with
access to 3D printers,
3D scanners and the latest
technology trends.”
(Isak van der Walt: Senior IT Consultant: Strategic Innovation
Projects)

Youth Spark Innovation
The Resilient African Network (RAN) invited students with
innovative ideas – that have the potential to strengthen
the resilience of communities – to submit their ideas
in the following categories: agriculture, health, water,
entrepreneurship, gender-based violence and livelihood
diversification.
At the ceremony Prof Norman Duncan was delighted to
announce that the following highly-creative UP students have
won grants to develop their ideas:
Kedumetse Motloutsi, a BEng (Mechanical Engineering)
student, developed a device called the Magnon that produces
electricity through magnets, by applying the laws of physics
and thermodynamics. The Magnon can increase access to
electricity in rural areas and to the marginalised poor in a
cost-effective way and the device can also be used to power
water pumps.
Elijah Djan, a BEng (Industrial Engineering) student,
submitted ‘Nubrix,’ which are bricks made from paper –
therefore ideal for building low cost housing.
Joyce Grevua, a MSc (Agricultural and Applied Economics)
student, has conceptualised an energy-efficient stove.
Tsholanang Seakamela, a BA (Psychology) student, is keen to
combat the scourge of substance abuse (particularly nyaope
addiction) in South Africa.
Moses Kebalepile, a PhD student in Public Health, submitted
a handheld diagnostic and predictive medical device he
calls the ‘Asthma grid,’ which helps with the early diagnosis
and treatment of asthma – and the device has an early alert
application that informs caregivers and emergency response
services when the patient is in distress.
Richard Whande, a MSc student in Public Health, wants
to rehabilitate mine dumps and has proposed alternative
uses for neglected soil crusts, while reducing air and water
pollution and improving the quality of life for mining
communities.
Well done to you all and all
of the best as you prepare
your prototypes!
Youth Spark Innovation
Grant Winners
The School of Health Systems and Public
Health and the Southern Africa Resilience
Innovation Lab (SA RILab), in collaboration
with Library Services’ MakerSpace, hosted
the Youth Spark Innovation Grants (YSiG)
awards ceremony on 27 May 2016.
Prof Duncan handing the award to Elijah Djan for his Nubrix
project.
Prof Duncan congratulates Moses Kebalepile, who won $5 000 for
his Asthma Grid project.
Prof Norman Duncan congratulates Kedumetse Moliousti,
who won a $5 000 grant for his Magnon device.

You are a member of the iGeneration.
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At the University of Pretoria we hear you and proactively offer you support in achieving your career dreams. Our slogan, “Make
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The University of Pretoria is
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The University of Pretoria receives an
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them to a field of study and see what
programmes UP has to offer that will
best suit you.
Visit www.careerapptizer.co.za and
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Making the right choice can help you to
graduate in minimum time.
At UP we encourage students to take
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and to graduate on time. Students are
motivated to set their goals and to
keep momentum to reach those goals
through the following three messages:
Manage your time
Work consistently, and
Keep up a good semester mark.
UP is a top university and our pass rates
are very competitive – we are among
the best universities in South Africa. We
believe in our students and we believe
that we can increase the percentage of
students who graduate in the minimum
allocated time if each student works
conscientiously and takes up support
and development opportunities
offered.
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By graduating on time a student can start a career or a higher degree that much
sooner. The graduate can start earning a salary to become independent or to
support their family or pay back a student loan!

‘Creativity
is seeing
what other
see and
thinking
what no
one else has
thought.’
Einstein

‘Artistic
creativity is a
whirlpool of
imagination
that swirls in
the depths of
the mind.’
Robert Toth

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12 years
The JuniorTukkie initiative started in 2004 and is still going
from strength to strength after 12 years.
4 570
In 2004 the JuniorTukkie Club had two members.
Today more than 4 570 Grade 10, 11 and 12 learners
are JT members! These include current undergraduate
students as well as those who have graduated.
1 455
To date, 20 Grade 11 Empowerment Weeks (supported
by Investec) have been hosted by the JuniorTukkie Office.
1 455 learners have attended the Empowerment Weeks.
1 420
The JuniorTukkie Office has also hosted eight Grade 12
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1 420 learners have attended the Preparation Conferences.
5 220
Eight Grade 11 Top Achiever’s functions were held with a
staggering attendance of 5 220 learners.
1 140
Our first Grade 9 Information Session was attended by
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Projects of the JuniorTukkie
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JuniorTukkie in numbers
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3 020 learners.
The JuniorTukkie/PMA Agri-food
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Sciences.
The LectorSA online reading
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SpecSavers have tested 2 117 Grade 11
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The JT magazine was started in 2006
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Investec
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LectorSA
8
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Adventures
3
UP with
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8
Sci-Enza
JuniorTukkie
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in years
Annual JuniorTukkie
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achievements of our
JT students
One Eduloan bursary of R12 000
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student.
At the Grade 12 Preparation
Conference three bursaries, to the
value of R25 000 each, were drawn.
30 Grade 11 Empowerment Week
bursaries, to the value of R13 600
each, were awarded.
JT projects won three excellence
awards at MACE in 2011 (Grade 11
Empowerment Week); 2012
(Grade 12 Preparation Conference)
and in 2014 for the JuniorTukkie/JCP
project from EBIT.
New JuniorTukkie projects
JT Academy for Grade 8 to 12
learners in Mathematics and
Physical Science
Mamelodi Mathematics and
Science Programme
Grade 10 to 11 enrichment
programmes in the different
provinces
Grade 11 Summer School
and Grade 12 Winter School
(Mathematics, Physical Science,
Accounting and Life Sciences)
The JuniorTukkie membership
incentive is to be launched in 2016
JuniorTukkie uses
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Email
Sms
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Other projects in which the JuniorTukkie team is involved: Study assistance
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Science and Statistics
4 years
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7 years
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2 years of JT Ambassador’s programme
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EBIT Week 2017
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The 2017 EBIT holiday programmes give prospective students a broad
view of the various departments in the School of Engineering and the
School of Information Technology.
Experience four days on the University of Pretoria’s Hatfield Campus, stay
in a TUKS residence, learn and have fun while interacting with learners
from across the country.
Looking for a challenging career?
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The 2017 EBIT holiday programmes
are scheduled for:
9 to 12 April 2017
AND
2 to 5 July 2017
Please note that these dates are subject to change.
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Visit the EBIT holiday programme
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for information on how to register.

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The JuniorTukkie (JT) Office hosted a
Winter School for Grade 12 learners
in Mathematics, Physical Science, Life
Sciences and Accounting from 27 June
to 1 July 2016.
The Winter School offered Grade 12 learners the opportunity
to learn from experienced teachers in the different subject
fields. These learners are now better prepared for their final
school-year examination.
All agree that it was an invaluable learning experience!
The JuniorTukkie programme of the Department of Enrolment
and Student Administration at the University of Pretoria
was established to assist learners in Grades 10, 11 and 12
to make responsible study and career choices. Grade 9
learners are also offered the opportunity to participate in
certain JuniorTukkie enrichment programmes and to become
members of the JuniorTukkie Club in their Grade 10-year.
JuniorTukkie develop important skills in order to better
equip these learners for the challenges they may face as a
student – in their personal capacity, as well as professionally.
The JuniorTukkie programme provides among others, a wide
variety of services to learners and students such as first-hand
information on study and career options, development of
leadership qualities, life skills, study skills, engagement in
community projects, and many more.
JuniorTukkie Winter School

General
At its meeting of 22 June 2016 the Council of the University
of Pretoria, in concurrence with the recommendation of
Senate, adopted a new language policy. In terms of the new
policy, English will become the language of instruction and
assessment at the University.
The implementation date is subject to the Department of
Higher Education and Training’s process in order to change
the statute of the University. The goal of the new policy is to
facilitate social cohesion and promote inclusivity.
For registered students the use of Afrikaans as a language
of instruction will be phased out gradually. Afrikaans
will be maintained as a language of scholarship, while
the development of Sepedi to a higher level of scientific
discourse must be supported and adequately resourced.
The University will continue to embrace and encourage
multilingualism to foster unity and to provide equal
opportunities to speakers of all South African languages.
The new language policy
will enable the University
to respond to the changing
student demographics
to manage its resources
prudently, facilitate the
success rate of our students,
help prepare students for a
globalising world while also
promoting social cohesion.
The latest on our
language policy By Prof Anton Kok
A colourful and creative new logo
for the SA Ubuntu Foundation
On 17 June 2016 the South African Ubuntu Foundation unveiled
its new logo. The new logo was designed by Mad Advertising, a
Cape Town agency that prides itself on its pursuit of excellence
in creativity, a passion for its clients and the use of cutting-edge
strategic and creative advertising through the integration of
traditional and digital channels.
Kevin Chaplin (CEO of the SA Ubuntu Foundation), and Julie Gresse
(new business developer of Mad Advertising), are delighted that
the new logo reflects the spirit of Ubuntu by combining elements
of togetherness and also indicates the Foundation’s 21st century
vision of unity in South Africa. For more go to www.saubuntu.co.za.
[Source: www.mediaupdate.co.za/marketing/110360/the-sa-ubuntu-
foundation-unveils-new-colourful-logo-to-reflect-unity]

In Junie gedenk ons die veertigste
verjaardag van die Soweto-opstande in
protes teen minderwaardige onderwys
en die stelsel van rasgebaseerde
onderdrukking wat destyds in Suid-
Afrika geheers het. Ons demokrasie en
ons onderwysstelsel is groot dank aan
die jeug van daardie era verskuldig en
dit is daarom gepas dat ons daardie
jong mans en vroue se opofferings vir
en bydraes tot die demokrasie wat ons
vandag geniet, erken.
Die aantal studente wat sedert 1994 toegang tot hoër
onderwys verkry het, het meer as verdubbel. Die groot
meerderheid studente van vandag is swart en meer as 50%
is vroue. Dit is op sigself ‘n merkwaardige oorwinning, maar
ons erken dat daar nog ‘n behoefte bestaan om veel meer te
doen. Twee groot uitdagings wat hoër onderwys vandag in
die gesig staar, is befondsing en transformasie.
Een manier waarop ons die nagedagtenis van die jeug van
1976 kan eer, is deur ‘n bydrae te lewer tot die deurlopende,
robuuste gesprek oor transformasie tussen studente, die
regering, en universiteitsbeheer en -bestuur. ‘n Warm debat
is dikwels ‘n aanduiding van die erns van die kwessies onder
bespreking en die passie van die deelnemers. Ons stem
dalk nie altyd saam nie, maar ons moet nooit ophou praat
nie, nooit ons verbintenis tot vrede verbreek of ons land se
Grondwet minag nie. Kom ons eer die nagedagtenis van die
jeug van 1976 wie se opofferings vir ons ‘n sterk sisteem van
skole, kolleges en universiteite nagelaat het wat nie volmaak
is nie, maar waarop ons ‘n stewige grondslag vir die toekoms
van Suid-Afrika kan bou.
In celebration of the 40th anniversary
of the Soweto uprising on 16 June 1976,
Daniel Rankadi Mosako of UPArts
Museums collaborated with the Ditsong
National Museum of Cultural History
to share art skills with 45 artists and
art learners from the City of Tshwane
metropolitan area.
Together they created a 30-metre work of art which
commemorates the youth of South Africa. It is split into three
ten-metre-wide canvas wall panels that represent the themes
of ‘Past’, ‘Present’ and ‘Future’, respectively.
The skills sharing workshop took place from 11 to 12 June 2016
at the Ditsong National Museum of Cultural History.
General/Algemeen
Jeugdag: 16 Junie 2016
Ons deel graag ‘n uittreksel uit Prof Cheryl de la Rey, ons Visekanselier
en Rektor, se spesiale Jeugdagboodskap met ons JT-lesers.
Prof Cheryl de la Rey

General
Myan and his family spent 12 years in
New Zealand before returning to South
Africa. He advises people not to rush to
other countries, especially without solid
job prospects.
“Do not be fooled into
thinking that other
countries do not have
similar problems to South
Africa. You might feel you
have had enough of South
Africa – the rand taking a
dive, crime and corruption
on the increase, and load
shedding has caused you
to head to that emigration
seminar in search of the
utopia of greener pastures
that they promise is
overseas.”
“I admit we have problems in South
Africa, but is there a country that
doesn’t? Even First World countries
have their fair share. The first time
my house got broken into was in New
Zealand in 2004, and the same year I
had my wallet and cell phone stolen
from my office. My teenage female
cousins were assaulted and mugged at
a mall parking lot in Auckland. Almost
every year there are tragic incidences
of violent crime. Recently, some Dutch
tourists were raped as they travelled
around the New Zealand countryside.
Violent crime is on the increase; so
don’t believe that crime is restricted to
South Africa – it is present all over the
world and especially in the countries
that we South Africans tend to emigrate
to, namely the UK, the US, New Zealand
and Australia.
The countries’ media don’t extensively
report much on these incidents
because they know it adversely affects
their tourism and immigration, which
they require to keep their economies
ticking over. I write this as the backdrop
to the many South Africans being
duped by the governments of these
countries and emigration agencies that
paint a rosy picture of life there – but
are not completely honest. From my
experiences, I would like to present the
other side to emigrating that you will
not hear from agents (who don’t come
cheap), for you to make an informed
choice.
If you don’t have a job offer before
you emigrate, then my advice is to
wait. Don’t believe the agent who says
it’s okay or easy to get one. Migrants
generally have huge problems
finding work, and your South African
qualification is often not recognised,
requiring more work to get it accredited
for you to be eligible for a work visa.
This also incurs more costs and time.
And don’t think that there is no
xenophobia, racism, and discrimination
in other countries. My family, friends
and I experienced this first-hand. We
were even told by certain employers
that if we didn’t “toe the line” we would
be fired, resulting in our work visa being
terminated, and us being deported.
Migrants are often bullied by locals.
They are seen as “soft targets” and
become victims of crime.
These countries have a high depression
and mental disorder rate as a result of
a number of factors – limited sunlight,
financial issues, and working long
hours. The cost of living is high. Often
rent and accommodation costs take
up 70 to 80 percent of your salary. The
ability to save is diminished as your
disposable income is minimal, resulting
in many working more than one job
just to make ends meet. Consequently,
there is less leisure time.
Psychologists say the isolation of being
in a foreign country, and missing family,
friends and lifestyles is a major factor in
psychological stress, because you lose
your support networks, which need to
be rebuilt when you emigrate.
The biggest cost I had to pay was not
being at home when my mother died
in South Africa and I was not around
her in her last years. This needs
consideration as most of us come from
closely knit families.”
Myan’s advice: Think it over
carefully before you go.
Do your homework and
research by first going on
holiday there and doing
regular online checks on news,
weather, job prospects and all
the country’s requirements.
Don’t rely on the agents’ word
and don’t be driven by fear.
Be clear why you want to
emigrate and weigh up the
pros and cons.
You and your family need to
be in agreement. If you are
undecided for any reason,
wait.
Be prepared to embrace
change. Many have succeeded
in emigrating, but it does take
time and a lot of patience.
Be prepared to go backwards
before you go forwards
regarding your income, work,
and standard of living.
One last thing, if you do
emigrate, please don’t
badmouth South Africa –
many do to justify emigrating.
It’s not cool.
Myan Subrayan is a writer,
speaker and life coach to sports
teams and businesses. He has
written biographies for Chad le Clos,
Pierre Spies, Jannie de Beer and All
Black, Inga Tuigamala.
Website www.myansubrayan.co.za
Follow him on Facebook and Twitter
The grass is not always
greener on the other side

‘Artistic
creativity is a
whirlpool of
imagination
that swirls in
the depths of
the mind.’
Robert Toth

General financial information
General financial
information: 2017
Please note that more information
on tuition fees, student accounts,
registration fees, family discount,
discontinuation costs, cashiers and
the UP banking details can be found
on www.up.ac.za/fees-and-funding.
AIM modules: The cost of AIM modules
is not included in the average cost per
programme.
Family discount: When two or more
dependent children of the same family
are registered simultaneously at the
University of Pretoria, they may apply
for a rebate on tuition fees. The terms
and conditions can be found at
www.up.ac.za/fees-and-funding.
The 2.5% discount: If the student
account is paid in full (ie 100%) by
30 April, a 2.5% discount is applicable.
Quotations: The University of Pretoria
provides undergraduate students with
tuition fee estimates in the following
ways:
Estimates are available at
http://estimate.up.ac.za. Estimates
do not include AIM modules.
Tuition fee quotations are available
to students as a self-help function.
Follow these steps:
- Login on the UP Student Portal
and enter the Student Centre.
- Under the Finance tab, click on
the Student Finances tab.
- On the next page, click the
second Student Finances tab.
- The fee estimation (quotation) is
available there.
- Use the plus (+) button to add
modules or the minus (-) button
to remove modules.
- Click the Generate Quote button.
You can then view, save or print
the quotation.
- AIM modules may be added if
you need to.
Accounts: All accounts are payable on
these dates: 30 April: 50% and 31 July:
100%, even if you do not receive an
account in the mail.
Accounts are available on the
UP Student Portal (My TUKS Login>
Student Service Centre>Finances>Student
Finances>Tuition Account). The account
can be viewed, saved or printed.
Please note: The internet browser must
be set to allow pop-ups. The account
will be visible in PDF-format.
Students can update the Portal with an
email address where the account can
be sent. (My TUKS Login>Student Service
Centre>under Personal and Contact info,
click “update account email address.”)
Discontinuation dates: Adding or
dropping of modules after registration
should be done at your Faculty.
Regardless of when a module is added,
should you decide to later discontinue
said module, the discontinuation costs
will be calculated according to the table
called “Discontinuation costs.”
Registration fees: The registration
fee is not an additional amount
payable, but forms part of the tuition
fees and is an initial payment towards
the tuition fees.
Residence fees: You will obtain
more information on the ladies’ and
men’s residences; the cost of single
and double rooms; the residence
reservation levy; residence cancellation
fees; as well as the cost of meals on
these websites:
www.up.ac.za/fees-and-funding and
www.up.ac.za/accommodation.
Fees paid by bursaries: Students must
submit written proof from the sponsor
of the bursary awarded to them prior to
registration, otherwise the registration
fee will be payable by the student. The
final decision regarding the acceptance
of a bursary letter rests with the
University.
How and where to pay: UP cashiers
are available on all our campuses from
Mondays to Fridays from 08:00 to
16:00. For EFT payments, please allow
at least 5 working days for payment to
reflect on your student account.
UP Student Portal: The UP Student
Portal allows registered students
24/7 access to their account, personal
information, academic record, financing
applications, discount amounts,
amounts payable, payment dates,
quotations and meal-money accounts.
The UP Finance Department sends
out monthly statements, but cannot
guarantee the delivery of these
statements. The University assumes
that students have access to, and use
the UP Student Portal. The importance
of this is highlighted to students during
orientation and first-year registration.
Contact information
Tel +27 (0)12 420 3111
Websites
www.up.ac.za/accommodation
www.up.ac.za/fees-and-funding
Study finance and financial aid –
A critical aspect to all prospective students
By Jeanne Goosen and Marié Oosthuizen
No matter which programme you intend to apply for, studying at a University is
an expensive endeavour. There are however, several important issues you need
to be aware of. This article will explain them.

Bursary and loan applications
UP bursaries and loans
Applications must be submitted via the
UP Student Portal or www.up.ac.za/
fees-and-funding. Applications are open
from 4 August 2016 to 31 October 2016.
No late applications will be accepted.
National Student Financial Aid
Scheme (NSFAS)
On 1 August 2016, NSFAS opened its
central applications for students who
require financial assistance. There are
two cycles for application:
1 August to 30 November. Students
entering university for the first time
in 2017, including 2016 matriculants
1 September to 30 November. All
students who were not funded by
NSFAS in 2016
Applications close on 30 November
2016. For applications and
comprehensive information,
please visit www.nsfas.org.za.
Please note: Students who received
funding for the 2016 academic year
should not apply, as NSFAS already
has their information.
Eduloan
Since 1996 Eduloan has helped
over 800 000 Southern Africans get
an education through affordable
study loans for full-time and part-
time students. As a registered credit
provider, our educational loans cover
a wide range of student-related
necessities, such as books, accessories,
laptops, university and private
accommodation, as well as study tuition
with a fixed monthly instalment.
Anyone can apply for a loan (students,
parents or guardians), provided that the
applicant is in fulltime employment or
has a registered business.
Contact information
Tel +27 (0)12 420 2161/5175
Email lizettevr@eduloan.co.za
Location R1-13 Student Centre
Business hours 08:00–16:30

Other bursary options
You may also visit the following
websites for information on bursaries:
www.up.ac.za/sport for information
on UP sports bursaries
www.gostudy.mobi, which lists
bursaries according to field of study
http://bursary.hcifoundation.co.za
The Bursary Register:
Tel +27 (0)11 672 6559
Email rlevin@mweb.co.za
Study finance, financial aid and achievement awards
UP undergraduate achievement awards for 2017
Qualifying average
percentage
Faculty
Faculty of Natural and
Agricultural Sciences
Faculty of Engineering,
Built Environment and
Information Technology
Faculty of Health Sciences
Faculty of Veterinary
Science
Other faculties
75%–79.99% R6 400 – –
80%–84.99% R16 000 R6 400 R16 000
85%–89.99% R25 000 R13 000 R25 000
90%–100% R40 000 R20 000 R40 000
The University of Pretoria reserves the right to amend award values without prior notice.
Other achievement awards
Award Amount Who Faculty Application
JuniorTukkie Grade 11
Empowerment Week
R13 600
(in 2016)
The 30 learners
with the best
Grade 12 results
who attended the
JuniorTukkie Grade 11
Empowerment Week
Natural and
Agricultural
Sciences
Health Sciences
Engineering, Built
Environment
and Information
Technology
NONE
Qualifying students
will be notified after
registration.
Grade 12 dux scholar*
(*top academic
Grade 12 achiever of
a specific school – one
learner per school)
R7 500
(in 2016)
The final decision
regarding the
selection of schools
for this award, rests
with UP.
Any faculty NONE
Qualifying students
will be notified by
letter.
NOTE: Only students with South African citizenship or permanent residency in South Africa are considered for the above awards.

Criteria
Undergraduate achievement
awards are based on the average
percentage obtained (not on the
number of distinctions).
Undergraduate achievement awards
are made automatically to newly-
registered undergraduate students
who meet the award criteria.
Students do not apply for these
awards.
First-year students who register for
studies at UP directly after Grade 12
(their final school-year), or who took
a gap year(s) after their final school-
year, who meet the award criteria,
will be considered.
Students who have previously
registered at a tertiary educational
institution prior to registering at
UP, will not be considered for an
achievement award. Students who
registered at UP in previous years,
are also not considered.
Qualifying students must be South
African citizens or permanent
residents in South Africa, or be
citizens of a SADC country.
The average percentage for award
purposes is the average of the
actual percentages obtained for
all recognised NSC/IEB/Cambridge
subjects taken, in their final school-
year end examination, based on the
calculations done by the University
of Pretoria.
The average percentage is not
rounded off.
Conditions
Certain subjects are excluded in the
calculation of average percentages:
- Life Orientation, Mathematics
Paper 3 and Additional
Mathematics.
- Practical Music Grade 4 and 5
(Note: Practical Music Grades 6, 7
and 8 are considered for inclusion
in the calculation of the average
percentage. If your music report
is not part of your NSC report,
please submit your official music
report to your faculty’s student
administration office before end
January for consideration).
The awards are finalised on the basis
of the final marks that the University
receives from the Department
of Basic Education for the final
school-year. Results obtained for
papers that have been re-marked
are not taken into account for award
purposes.
Awards are fully repayable if
students discontinue or terminate
their studies in the relevant
programme for whatever reason
during the year in which the award is
made.
If students change their programmes
during the year in which the award
is made, the award value allocated
or awarded will not be cancelled or
adjusted upward/downward to align
it with the consecutive programmes
enrolled for.
Note: More on various
funding opportunities at
www.up.ac.za/fees-and-funding.
Achievement awards and special offer
Special offer for academic achievers (new first-year students in 2017)
The special offer for academic achievers is based on the
academic average percentage obtained in your final
school-year end examination.
This special offer includes:
Guaranteed achievement awards. Refer to the table on
undergraduate achievement awards.
Placement in academic programmes. To prospective
students with an academic average percentage of
between 75% and 100% we offer guaranteed admission
to their first or second choice open programme (Note:
This is not applicable to selection programmes); if your
application is received no later than 1 May of the year
preceding commencement of studies.
Residence placement. To prospective students with an
academic average percentage of between 85% and 100%
we offer guaranteed placement in a UP residence if (a)
your application is received no later than 1 May of the
year preceding commencement of studies and (b) you
have been provisionally admitted to a programme.
Please note that the academic average percentage is based
on a calculation formula of the University of Pretoria.

Odette Fourie: “I am a third-year BEd (Foundation Phase Teaching) –
Pre-primary to Grade 3 student. When Marike Nel (former Chairperson of
Tuks Creative) presented a lesson using magic during my first-year, I was
immediately keen to join the society. Being an introvert I needed to learn
how to gain more self-confidence and I wanted the opportunity to expand
my wings. This is exactly what happened! I slowly came out of my shell,
learned new skills and in my second year I was chosen as new Chairperson
despite being shy.
During 2015 I presented a fantasy make-up course over six months
and seeing the glowing smiles are always such priceless moments. I
participated in a Child Welfare Tshwane project during Child Protection
Week; and in the “I Love Reading Project” we took educational materials to
the Sungarden’s Hospice and donated 500 books to the Sunnyside Drop-in
Centre. Annika van Heerden and I did a presentation at our former high
school where we shared creative and innovative ideas on how to present
poetry and use “out of the box” thinking skills. My former Afrikaans
teachers were in the audience and they were very impressed. What a
unique experience!
My dream job is to become a remedial teacher, working in a rural area, not in a city. I want to help children who
are struggling academically, because I feel this is where I can make the biggest difference.”
Education
Tuks Creative
Student Organisation
By Annalie Botha and Anthea Pretorius
Out of the box!
What is Tuks Creative all about?
Tuks Creative is an active society where we welcome every unique
individual. It is in this self-selected group where you learn about creative
thinking techniques that you can use in your everyday life and in your
profession one day. You will learn how to create action plans for creative
problem solving, you will learn about team building, how to sprinkle fairy
dust, be a part of your “second family,” your home away from home and
what it means to “Pay it forward.” You will experience what it means to
make a positive difference in the lives of others – young and old.
The highlight of all the activities of Tuks Creative is going to both the
annual International Creative Thinking Conferences (one for educators
and another for business people). Exposure to these national and
international creative gurus is a mind-boggling experience. From 2000
onwards, Dr Kobus Neethling and the South African Creativity Foundation
sponsor thirty students to attend the Conference.
Feedback from enthusiastic BEd students

Sebastiaan
Boshoff
“Tuks Creative
is a place where
creativity is
nurtured and
over the past
19 months I
have blossomed
amongst these extraordinary people
who are brimming with positivity and
comradery. I have seen them create
paintings on walls that would rival
Dr Seuss, Emilie Boon and Jull Dubin.
Members excel in storytelling and art
and they have the most creative and
innovative approaches. Essentially as
humans we are the same, but what
makes life special is our connections to
each other. We all want to be loved. We
all want good friends and I love the fact
that being a member of Tuks Creative
team exposes me to so much love. We
care about one another.”
Annika van
Heerden
“Tuks Creative
means three
words to me:
Care, share and
motivate. Caring
for others is
important to
me. It is better to give than to receive.
Building into others generates positive
energy, it is fun and this motivates me.
Every involvement in Tuks Creative
projects has been a wonderful
adventure! I coordinated the Cansa
Relay. We took toiletries to the Tshwane
Welfare Project and I am always
touched by the impact we make in the
lives of those less fortunate. I have
always dreamed of becoming a teacher
and I also participate in hiking; I am a
netball umpire; a music coordinator
and a public speaking adjudicator.
I often say, “I teach. What is your
superpower?”
Burné Nel
“Tuks Creative
gives me a chance
to make a positive
difference in the
lives of others,
and I have grown
in ways I never
thought possible.
This is the best time of my life! I hope
to be a creative teacher one day and
inspire my students to be the best
version of themselves they can
possibly be.”
Chane Nel
“Ek kan nie in
woorde beskryf
wat Tuks Kreatief
vir my die afgelope
twee jaar beteken
het nie. Tuks
Kreatief bou my
as persoon en het
my laat besef waartoe ek in staat is. Ek
het ‘n passie vir kinders en sien uit om as
onderwyseres ‘n verskil in hul lewens te
maak, veral in terme van Kinderberading
en Spelterapie.”
Jeanelle du Preez
“For three years
I have been
part of the Tuks
Creative family
and this definitely
is one of the best
experiences I have
ever had, because
I am learning so many skills. I organised
the Gateway Presbyterian Church
paint project. I am keen to travel the
world, but if I am able to complete my
PhD in Education first, that would be
wonderful!”
Zimkhona
Mabena
“My involvement
in Tuks Creative
for the third year,
has given me skills
that is preparing
me for the work
environment. I
enjoyed donating learning material
to a school in Sunnyside. “Paying it
forward” has taught me to look beyond
myself and one day I hope to devote my
knowledge and passion in the youth in
communities all around the world.”
Lilize Wonigkeit
“Education is the
most powerful
weapon which
you can use to
change the world”
(Nelson Mandela).
These words at
the July seminar of
the Association for the Education and
Care of Young children (AECYC) made a
great impression on me and I am even
more excited about my future career
as an educator. My dream job is to be a
teacher and that’s that.”
(See page 50 for an article on Lilize)
Sonia Pereira
“What Tuks
Creative has done
for me, is broaden
my imagination
and creative
thinking. I hope
to run my own
school one day or
to be the principal
of a good school.”
Sharmila Pereira
“The friends I
have made at
Tuks Creative
have made my
life richer, fun and
interesting! I hope
to be the principal
of a school one
day.”
Miguel Da Silva
BCom
(Informatics)
“I have found that
Tuks Creative
provides amazing
opportunities
for students to
learn new ways of
dealing with obstacles. I participated in
the 2016 Cansa Walk, helped to paint
the wall of a church and learnt a lot
about how to plan an event well. After
graduating I hope to work as a systems
analyst.”
Mubeena
Dawood
“Being a member
of Tuks Creative
has really
moulded and
shaped the person
who I am today.
It’s a society that
overflows with warmth, inspiration
and motivation and encourages every
individual to unleash their inner
potential. Every event experienced is
valued and appreciated because the
phenomenal exposure will make me
the perfect teacher I ought to be.”
Contact information
Annalie Botha
Tel +27 (0)12 420 4424
Email ac.botha@up.ac.za
Education

André Vermeulen matriculated from
Hoërskool Overkruin. He admits that
he did not do well academically at high
school, but he did enjoy sport a lot
more than his studies.
From a very early age, however, he was
interested in computers – probably
also because his father worked in the
IT industry. He started programming
while at school and enjoyed Computer
Science as a subject, so choosing a
programme in the ICT field was a
natural outcome, but when he had to
choose between BCom (Informatics) or
BSC (Computer Science), André quickly
realised that Informatics would offer
far more opportunities in terms of his
ambitions towards business.
BCom (Informatics) included modules
in statistics, accounting sciences and
economics. André knew it would open
more doors for him in a rapidly evolving
industry.
Today André derives great satisfaction
in delivering world-class solutions and
making a global impact in the field
of ICT. He attributes his success to
the multidisciplinary foundation he
acquired at Tuks where he enrolled for
BCom (Informatics).
André excelled academically and
regularly featured as one of the top ten
Informatics students throughout his
undergraduate years. He also received
several awards and obtained his degree
cum laude. He received the award for
top third-year student and top student
over all three study years. He also won
the prize for the top project during his
final year practical.
Career trajectory
“After graduation I joined Iscor, who
had given me a bursary. I worked on
a classified project developing control
systems for a new steel-making
process. I was seconded to work on
a project in Perth, Australia, for AST
Consulting (Iscor’s IT Division). I then
joined Business Connexion UK. Later I
was appointed as a consultant at Lloyds
TSB in London, where I was a lead
developer and Java specialist. Over a
period of five years I worked on several
projects in the banking sector and my
responsibilities ranged from end-to-
end design to developing solutions to
integrate systems. I introduced new
ways of working to improve developers’
overall productivity.”
In 2006, André was appointed as
Business Unit Manager for Application
Development at Business Connexion
HQ, and he returned to South Africa.
Five years later he was promoted
to Managing Executive: Application
Services, and later to Group Innovation
Officer.
André joins Deloitte in 2015
as Associate Director: Human
Capital Technology
In this position André focuses on
providing human capital-related
technologies to clients across the
globe. With his strong development
background, he is living out his passion
for people by delivering world-class
solutions to top-level clients in the
human capital space.
He is also developing new offerings
for the company based on cloud
technologies related to new-generation
learning techniques in the field of digital
learning.
“I believe that my BCom (Informatics)
degree has made me a marketable
asset and the modules in this
programme have contributed to
accelerating my career path. This
degree has also enabled me to tackle
projects by thinking creatively. I am
passionate about people and diversity
on the African continent. Being in the
position of leveraging IT at Deloitte
and being a part of this fast-moving
industry on a rapidly growing continent,
is fantastic! I try to live a balanced life
despite the demands of the executive
corporate world. I make time for my
family. I have a wife and two daughters,
aged 11 and 13. I have completed
both the Ironman triathlon and the
Comrades ultra-marathon.
Ek dink dis deesdae uiters belangrik
om ŉ graad te hê wat ŉ wye gebied
in ons industrie en tegnologie dek.
Daar is talle voorbeelde van interaksie
tussen verskillende nywerhede en die
wedersydse deel van sterk punte wat
benut word om nuwe produkte aan
die mark bekend te stel. Om waarlik
ŉ impak te maak, moet tegnologie
korrek en ooreenkomstig sakebeginsels
aangewend word. My studie by Tukkies
het my blootgestel aan gevorderde
programmering en ekonomiese vakke
wat ek tot vandag toe in die sakewêreld
toepas. Dit het aan my ŉ wyehoeklens
gegee waardeur ek na probleme en
oplossings kan kyk.”
Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Commitment and hard work
are my recipe for success
André Vermeulen

What is a quantity surveyor?
It is a person who calculates the cost of building, engineering
or mining projects. Manages the costs and provides value for
money on these projects.
They compile estimates, manage contractual claims, do
payment valuations, and are involved with the procurement
processes of these projects and some play a role in dispute
resolution. It takes a highly-skilled individual to cost a project
accurately.
Consider the role that quantity surveyors play in building
malls like Woodlands, Menlyn and the Mall of Africa. They do
cost estimations, cost planning, cost control and also compile
the bills of quantities; and it does not stop there. Quantity
surveyors also assist with the selection of procurement
strategies, can compile and produce tender and contract
documents and they negotiate contracts on behalf of private
or public clients in building, civil engineering or mining
projects.
Good negotiation skills and the ability to network are two
very important attributes a quantity surveyor should have.
It is also important that you enjoy working with figures. The
ability to negotiate is beneficial and this calls for a degree of
confidence.
Tip: Make sure you choose to study at an institution that
is accredited by the South African Council for the Quantity
Surveying Profession.
“The profession is dominated by
males, but more and more females
are achieving great success in
this field – and the demand for
female quantity surveyors is high.
South Africa has just over 3 000
professional quantity surveyors.
If one considers that the SA
population is just over 54 million
people, this is very much a growing
profession.”
(Dr Stephan Ramabodu, Senior Lecturer in the Department
of Construction Economics and also the President of the
Association of SA Quantity Surveyors)
Contact information
Mr Danie Hoffman
(Programme Leader: Quantity Surveying)
Tel +27 (0)12 420 2551
Email danie.hoffman@up.ac.za
Websites www.up.ac.za/construction-economics
www.up.ac.za/ebit
Engineering, Built Environment and Information Technology
Think outside the box
= quantity surveyor
If you are an out-of-the-box thinker and have a passion for
numbers, read on, because quantity surveying might be the
perfect career choice for you!
Programme
Achievement level
APS
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Afrikaans or English Mathematics Physical Science
NSC/
IEB
HIGCSE
AS-
Level
A-
Level
NSC/
IEB
HIGCSE
AS-
Level
A-
Level
NSC/
IEB
HIGCSE
AS-
Level
A-
Level
BSc (Quantity Surveying)
[3 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 30 June
Non-SA – 30 June
5 3 C C 5 3 C C
or Accounting
30
4 3 D D
Selection programme
Careers: Quantity surveying is the science that delivers specialised financial and contractual services and advice to clients in the building and construction industry, as
well as related industries. The three-year undergraduate degree is the first step towards registration as quantity surveyors. The ensuing one-year honours programme
leads to registration as candidate professional quantity surveyors. Career opportunities, apart from those in the private, government or semi-government sectors,
also exist in the property, banking, mining and manufacturing industries. Some quantity surveyors work in government, others build houses, infrastructure, schools or
hospitals.
By Dr Stephan Ramabodu
Dr Stephan Ramabodu

“Sixty years after inception,
the Department of Nursing
Science at the University
of Pretoria (UP) maintains
its innovative approach to
education and its focus on
the rendering of exemplary
service. The Department
still distinguishes itself as a
leader in nursing education
in South Africa and is known
for its academic excellence,
sustainability and diversity.
The Department embraced
the African philosophy
of Ubuntu by building
communities through the
delivery of health care and
curative services.”
(Prof Fhumulani Mavis Mulaudzi)
The Ubuntu philosophy –
“I am because you are,
You are because I am”
‘Ubuntu’ refers to the connectedness
that exists or should exist between
people. I am because you are, you are
because I am. In this sense it means
that I can only be a person through
other persons. The Department
practise Ubuntu through teamwork,
collaboration, participatory decision-
making, sharing of responsibilities,
dialogue, and reconciliation through
consensus, honesty and appreciation
of each other’s strengths to benefit the
individual, UP and community at large.
Intrinsic values in nursing include
respect, caring, compassion, kindness,
warmth, understanding, sharing,
humanness, reaching out, wisdom,
and neighbourliness, which are
foundational in caring ethics. The
Department’s core functions include:
education, community engagement and
research.
The research focus areas are:
Woman and child health
HIV/AIDS – which incorporates
indigenous knowledge systems
Practice development
History
In 1955 the Director of Nursing of the
Transvaal Provincial Administration
asked Prof Charlotte Searle to offer a
nursing programme. On 1 Feb 1956 the
first group of 32 student nurses arrived
on campus.
On 18 Oct 1966 at the South
Africa Nursing Association (SANA)
Congress in Durban, the Association
urged the University to establish a
Chair in Nursing, which was headed by
Prof Searle. Approval was also granted
to transfer BA (Nursing) to the Faculty
of Health Sciences.
The Bachelor of Nursing Science (BCur)
was launched and on 1 Feb 1967
the first 32 students registered for BCur.
This qualification has led to registration
as a general nurse after three years.
In January 1970 Prof Searle informed
the first group of BCur students that
by extending their programme by six
months, they could also register as
midwives and psychiatric nurses.
The first group of BCur students
completed their degree in 1971. The
first graduate obtaining a Master’s
Degree was Ms WJ Kotzé (1969).
Ms Kotzé then completed a DCur
and succeeded Prof Searle as nursing
Head of Department in 1975 when
Prof Searle retired.
Prof WJ Kotzé was succeeded by
Prof JGP van Niekerk. Thereafter
Prof NC van Wyk was the Head
of the Nursing Department and from
2010 the Department has been led
by Prof FM Mulaudzi.
The Department of Nursing’s belief
is this:
Be that quality and
practice it. Wherever
you are, give back to
the community and
to the University.
For our 60th birthday we have adopted
this slogan: Leaders yesterday, today
and tomorrow!
Health Sciences
Celebrating 60 years
of excellence in nursing
Programme
Achievement level
APS
English Mathematics Physical Science
School of Healthcare Sciences
NSC/
IEB
HIGCSE
AS-
Level
A-
Level
NSC/
IEB
HIGCSE
AS-
Level
A-
Level
NSC/
IEB
HIGCSE
AS-
Level
A-
Level
BNurs – Bachelor of Nursing Science
[4 years]
Closing dates:
SA – 31 May
Non-SA – 31 May
4 3 D D - - 28
Selection is based on Grade 11 results, the NBT, the Value-added Questionnaire and an interview.English, Mathematics, Physical Science, Biology or Physiology are not
compulsory subjects, but they are recommended subjects. Careers: General nursing, psychiatric nursing, midwifery and community nursing

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