A logistics qualification at TUT requires a National Senior Certificate with the endorsement matching the qualification level, the compulsory subjects published for the programme, and the minimum Admission Point Score TUT sets for it.
Logistics at TUT sits within the Faculty of Management Sciences and is offered mainly at diploma level, which makes it more accessible than the engineering programmes while still requiring a mathematics subject.
Entry Requirements at a Glance
Applications are generally assessed on the following.
- A National Senior Certificate with a diploma pass or better for diploma study
- The minimum APS published for the logistics programme
- A mathematics subject at the stated minimum level
- English at the level required
- The campus at which the programme runs
- The closing date for the programme
Academic and Minimum Admission Requirements
The diploma typically runs three years and includes work-integrated learning in industry, which is a requirement for completion. Employers in logistics recruit heavily from placements, which makes that component particularly valuable in this field.
TUT excludes Life Orientation from the Admission Point Score calculation entirely, and excludes any subject in which you achieved an achievement level of 1. Applications for the 2027 academic year opened on 1 April 2026, with closing dates per programme at 15 June, 31 July or 30 September. TUT warns that a programme may close once it is full even if the deadline has not passed.
Subjects, APS and Qualification Requirements
A mathematics subject is required because the discipline involves inventory calculations, costing, forecasting and route planning. Management sciences programmes at TUT are more likely to accept Mathematical Literacy than engineering programmes are.
Accounting, Business Studies and Economics at school are useful preparation for the costing and planning content but are rarely compulsory.
Documents and Application Requirements
Applications normally require the following.
- Proof of payment of the R240 application fee
- A certified copy of your identity document or card
- A certified copy of your National Senior Certificate, or final Grade 11 results if you are in Grade 12
- A SAQA evaluation certificate, if you hold a foreign qualification
Selection, Intake and Eligibility Considerations
Apply as soon as applications open on 1 April, since logistics is a popular programme and places fill before published closing dates.
The diploma articulates into an advanced diploma and then into postgraduate study, so entering at diploma level is a route into further qualifications rather than a limit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does TUT logistics accept Mathematical Literacy?
Management sciences programmes are more likely to than engineering programmes. Confirm the compulsory subject for the specific programme.
Is work placement included?
Yes, work-integrated learning is a requirement for completion, and employers in logistics recruit heavily from placements.
Can I study further afterwards?
Yes. The diploma articulates into an advanced diploma and then into postgraduate study.
When do applications open?
1 April for the following academic year, with closing dates per programme.
Source: TUT 2027 First Year Course Information, checked August 2026. Confirm requirements against the current TUT prospectus. See TUT courses and requirements. See admission requirements and browse all education requirements.