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Key Performance Indicators
2022
Performance
2023
Performance
Reason/s for Deviation
Target
Achieved (Audited)
Target
Achieved
Headcount enrolments total postgraduate (PG)
3 693
2 579
69.83%
3 604
2 907
80.66%
The PG headcount for 2023 did show a 11% increase (328 students) against the 2022 target, however overall, the shortfall of 697 students remains a concern.
This decline could be attributed to the delays by the CHE in approving new postgraduate qualifications to allow for PG enrolment targets being met.
PG up to Masters (PG Dip and Hons)
1 869
767
41.04%
1778
1 055
59.34%
Despite the positive shift in enrolment from 2022 to 2023 (18%), there is still a 40.7% shortfall in enrolment intake. This can be attributed to three main factors:
i) PG Dip and Advanced Diploma programs are not very popular with students, as they are seen as longer paths to a master’s degree.
ii) The lack of funding from NSFAS and NRF for PG Dip and Honours acerbated the low intake.
iii) Several programmes were delayed in their degree offerings, preventing sequential and timely intake to boost enrolment.
A review of funding for these qualifications is necessary. The recent introduction of Honours degrees in several programmes will help increase enrolment numbers and improve articulation to Master’s and Doctoral levels.
PG (Masters and Doctorate)
1 824
1 812
99.34%

1 826
1 852
101.42%
Target has been achieved with a 2% increase from 2022.
ENROLMENT BY MAJOR FIELD OF STUDY
Science, Engineering, Technology
13755.000
12614.750
91.71%
12786.000
12698.083
99.31%

There is a demonstrable effectiveness in the recruitment strategies to target SET and reverse downward trends.
In particular, special SET capacity development programmes in DUT feeder schools will be strengthened and extended to other schools.
% Science, Engineering, Technology
44.179%
39.312%
88.98%
41.617%
38.998%
93.71%
The overall increase of 4.7% from 2022 falls within DHET norms, demonstrating the effectiveness of current recruitment strategies in targeting SET and reversing the downward trend. To address the 6.3% deficit, the following interventions will be implemented:
i) SET capacity development programmes in DUT feeder schools will be strengthened and extended to other schools;
ii) ensure accreditation by the respective health professional council for affected programmes; and
iii) infrastructure projects to be completed to allow for engineering students to register into respective programmes.
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