Transport takes the biggest share of the Department of Transport and Public Works 2020/21 R8.8 billion budget:
We deliver transport-related services to people in the Western Cape in a professional and efficient way, and recruit qualified professionals, including transport economists to make this happen. We plan and implement transport projects including:
If you’re interested in the “how” of transport and have problem-solving skills, you may find your niche as a transport economist. Transport economics is the study of the movement of people and goods over space and time. The aim is to work out the best ways of allocating resources so that the supply of transport services most effectively meets the demand.
Once you’re qualified, you can look forward to an interesting and challenging career in transport. These careers might interest you:
If you are keen on transport economics as a potential career, you should do high school subjects that will help you gain admission into this field of study. As an example, the matric result requirements for admission to the Stellenbosch University BCom Economics programme with Transport Economics as a focal area are:
A person who completes the three-year undergraduate degree at this university may study further by applying for admission to BComHons and MComHons in Transport Economics.
We offer bursaries to those studying towards this qualification through our Masakh’iSizwe bursary programme at one of these higher education institutions (HEIs):
The bursary covers tuition fees, all prescribed books and materials, and accommodation and meals (or transport costs). We also help students cope socially and academically at the HEI of their choice.
Read more about transport projects at the Department of Transport and Public Works:
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