Hydrology and Water Resources Management Central University of Technology, Free State

Overview

One of the major constraints in managing water resources in South Africa is the absence of well-structured education and training programmes suitably targeted to stakeholders in the water resources management fraternity. 

In this learning Hydrology and Water Resources Management programme from Central University of Technology, Free State, the learner is to develop holistically rather than gaining mere knowledge of theoretical principles; hence, the integration of theory, principles, proven techniques, practical experience and appropriate skills to the solution of broadly-defined and abstract problems in the selected fields of hydrology and water resources management. The learner will be able to become a reflective scientist and a life-long student in his/her profession, thereby benefiting both the community and society.

The successful completion of this programme will enable graduates to register with the South African Council for Natural Scientific Professions (SACNASP). Registration will be assurance to the community and society that scientists will adhere to professional conduct, ethics and practice as stipulated by this statutory body. Graduates from this programme will be able to work independently or in a supervisory capacity in various sub-fields, e.g., groundwater exploration and modelling, applied hydrology, engineering hydrology, water resources management, environmental sciences and engineering, and water services and demand management. 

Career Opportunities

Water management is classified as a scarce skill in South Africa. Graduates from this programme will have career opportunities in national and local government departments, municipalities and private companies involved in water management, water supply and distribution, water and wastewater treatments and environmental management.