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SOUTH AFRICAN QUALIFICATIONS AUTHORITY

REGISTERED QUALIFICATION:

Doctor of Engineering

SAQA QUAL ID	QUALIFICATION TITLE
19644	Doctor of Engineering
ORIGINATOR
Stellenbosch University
PRIMARY OR DELEGATED QUALITY ASSURANCE FUNCTIONARY			NQF SUB-FRAMEWORK
CHE - Council on Higher Education			HEQSF - Higher Education Qualifications Sub-framework
QUALIFICATION TYPE	FIELD		SUBFIELD
Doctoral Degree	Field 06 - Manufacturing, Engineering and Technology		Engineering and Related Design
ABET BAND	MINIMUM CREDITS	PRE-2009 NQF LEVEL	NQF LEVEL	QUAL CLASS
Undefined	360	Level 8 and above	NQF Level 10	Regular-Provider-ELOAC
REGISTRATION STATUS		SAQA DECISION NUMBER	REGISTRATION START DATE	REGISTRATION END DATE
Registered-data under construction		EXCO 0324/24	2024-07-01	2027-06-30
LAST DATE FOR ENROLMENT		LAST DATE FOR ACHIEVEMENT
2028-06-30		2031-06-30

Registered-data under construction

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In all of the tables in this document, both the pre-2009 NQF Level and the NQF Level is shown. In the text (purpose statements, qualification rules, etc), any references to NQF Levels are to the pre-2009 levels unless specifically stated otherwise.

PURPOSE AND RATIONALE OF THE QUALIFICATION

This qualification includes the various specialisations in Engineering. Please refer to "Notes" for details on the specialisations.

To recognise critical insigth, maturity of judgement, technical expertise and outstanding schorlarly contribution in a specialised field of engineering.

To enable students, as members of the international community of scholars, to participate in and contribute to universal pursuit of knowledge and by doing so, advance the frontiers of science.

LEARNING ASSUMED TO BE IN PLACE AND RECOGNITION OF PRIOR LEARNING

Senior Certificate with Mtriculation Exemption or equivalent university admission qualification.

First degree: BEng and 9 years applicable experience OR

Masters degree: MEng or MScEng and 5 years applicable experience OR

Doctoral degree: PhD and 2 year applicable experience OR

Having in some other manner attained in his particular field of study a standard of competence deemed adequate by the Senate.

Additional requirements:

The candidate must have attained a high academic profile through previously published scholarly work

RECOGNISE PREVIOUS LEARNING?

EXIT LEVEL OUTCOMES

The DEng graduate:

1. Is a leading expert in the chosen field of study

2. Has an in depth understanding of the complexity of the problems involved, cognisance of the latest developments on the international research scene as far as the specific subjects is concerned

3. Has an expert understanding of the relevance and applicability of proposed solutions

4. Has contributed extensively to original knowledge in engineering field

5. Has a proven ability to deal with complexity, lacunae and or contradictions in the knowledge base, select appropriate tools and research methods with confidence

6. Has a proven ability to synthesise and evaluate information autonomously

7. Has a proven ability to make sound evaluations on the basis of independently generated criteria

8. Has a proven ability to design and manage complex systems effectively

9. Has a proven ability to work constructively in a group and assume leadership when needed

10. Has a proven ability to communicate fully and professionally with other colleagues working in the field

The DEng graduate will demonstrate:

1. Intellectual independence

2. Mature and sound judgement, accountable and accurate assessment of the views of others

3. Transcendence of personal prejudice and or parochial views

4. High levels of self reflexivity and adaptability

5. An enquiring mind and an innovative spirit

6. The ability to manage risk taking ventures

7. Adherence to professional or self defined ethics, academic integrity

8. Dedication to the ideals of scholarship

ASSOCIATED ASSESSMENT CRITERIA

1. The assessment used for this qualification ensures that the purpose of the qualification is achieved.

2. A dissertation of previously published scholarly work is used. The assessment ensures that the required outcomes have been satisfied.

3. The assessment used meets the standard and level of achievement for NQF level 8

INTEGRATED ASSESSMENT

Candidates must submit a dissertation of previously published scholarly work based on their research. The dissertation has to meet all the standards and requirements of a doctoral dissertation - which includes proof of a successful integration of all the elements required to substantiate the central thesis and contribution of the study.

ARTICULATION OPTIONS

None

MODERATION OPTIONS

The university of Stellenbosch has a system of external peer review and evaluation of departments. One of the aspects of the system is an evaluation of the standards and assessment practices of the department.

In addition to two or more internal examiners (which will usually be staff members of the university of Stellenbosch) standard university regulations require that one or more external examiners of international scholarly repute have to assess doctoral dissertations. The reports on the doctoral dissertation submitted by the internal and external examiners are considered by the Faculty Board (acting on the advice of an expert departmental committee specially constituted for each individual doctoral dissertation) and approved by the Senate

CRITERIA FOR THE REGISTRATION OF ASSESSORS

The academic staff of the university of Stellenbosch will be used in a manner whic fits into the quality assurance system of the University.

In addition to two or more internal examiners (which will usually be staff members of the university of Stellenbosch) standard University regulations require that one or more external examiners of international scholarly repute have to assess doctoral dissertations in terms of a list of standard criteria and submit written reports.

REREGISTRATION HISTORY

As per the SAQA Board decision/s at that time, this qualification was Reregistered in 2006; 2009; 2012; 2015.

NOTES

This qualification includes the following specialisations:

Doctor of Engineering in Chemical Engineering

Doctor of Engineering in Civil Engineering

Doctor of Engineering in Electrical Engineering

Doctor of Engineering in Electronic Engineering

Doctor of Engineering in Extractive Metallurgical Engineering

Doctor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering

Doctor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering

Doctor of Engineering in Mechatronic Engineering

LEARNING PROGRAMMES RECORDED AGAINST THIS QUALIFICATION:

NONE

PROVIDERS CURRENTLY ACCREDITED TO OFFER THIS QUALIFICATION:

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1.	Stellenbosch University