A supply chain management 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.
Supply chain management at TUT sits within the Faculty of Management Sciences alongside logistics, and the two overlap substantially. Supply chain covers the wider network including procurement and supplier relationships, where logistics emphasises movement and storage.
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 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 programme is applied in focus and commonly includes work-integrated learning in industry as a requirement for completion, which is where employers in the sector recruit from.
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, reflecting the costing, forecasting and inventory content. Management sciences programmes are more likely to accept Mathematical Literacy than engineering programmes.
Professional body certifications in supply chain are well regarded in the sector and can be taken alongside work after qualifying, which makes this a field where you can qualify upward from an operational role.
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. Supply chain and logistics programmes are consistently popular and fill before their published closing dates.
The diploma articulates into an advanced diploma and postgraduate study. If your longer-term goal is management, plan that articulation route from the outset.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference from logistics?
They overlap heavily. Supply chain covers the wider network including procurement and supplier relationships; logistics emphasises movement and storage.
Does it accept Mathematical Literacy?
Management sciences programmes are more likely to. Confirm the compulsory subject for the specific programme.
Is work placement included?
Commonly yes, as a requirement for completion, and the sector recruits heavily from placements.
Are professional certifications useful?
Sector body certifications are well regarded and can be taken alongside work after qualifying.
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.