TUT: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment

TUT: Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment Stay up to date with our interactive page for current and prospective students—featuring timetables, job opportunities, and the latest faculty updates.

This is an interactive page that will keep students and future students up to date on the activities & events which will take place with in the Faculty. Please visit our website for more information about the different departments within the faculty, the admission requirements and other important information.

05/06/2026

Last Friday, after successfully hosting an international event, the team decided to have a bit of fun at Prof Nenzhelele’s expense.

Happy Friday, FEBE students. We hope exams are going well.



04/06/2026

Throwback to when final-year Mechanical Engineering students showcased their projects.

The challenge: Design and build an electric vehicle for children aged 4–6 years.

These projects serve not only as academic assessments but also as part of a community engagement initiative, as the completed vehicles will be donated to orphanages and underprivileged schools.





This week’s Tuesday spotlight features 20-year-old electrical engineering graduate Tshegofatso Morena.Having secured R10...
02/06/2026

This week’s Tuesday spotlight features 20-year-old electrical engineering graduate Tshegofatso Morena.

Having secured R100,000 in funding after winning the People’s Choice Award at the Huawei Code4Mzansi contest, Morena demonstrates that innovation is ageless.

He led his team in developing KasiBusket, a digital platform designed to empower spaza shops and strengthen township economies. His partners include Kgodiso Lebese, a Computer Systems student at TUT, and Tebogo Seopa, a BSc Honours student in Computer Engineering at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Morena exemplifies the innovation, leadership, and entrepreneurship spirit that characterises TUT and FEBE.

Congratulations to him and his team! FEBE is proud!

Follow the link in bio to read more about his story.





TUT SAICE Student Chapter recently visited Roadlab in Germiston, an independent materials testing and geotechnical labor...
01/06/2026

TUT SAICE Student Chapter recently visited Roadlab in Germiston, an independent materials testing and geotechnical laboratory across Africa.

The visit highlighted the importance of quality assurance, accuracy, and accountability in civil engineering. Students learned how the South African National Accreditation System (SANAS) accredits laboratories to ensure standards.

A calibration exercise with a vernier calliper emphasised precision and ownership. TUT SAICE appreciates Roadlab for hosting them and for connecting classroom learning with industry practice.





Members of the TUT SAICE and UJ SAICE Student Chapters recently visited Eskom’s Komati Power Station as part of a site v...
01/06/2026

Members of the TUT SAICE and UJ SAICE Student Chapters recently visited Eskom’s Komati Power Station as part of a site visit hosted by the Sustainable Energy and Environmental Development (SEED) Division of the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE).

The visit gave students first-hand insight into how a power generation facility operates, from coal handling and boiler systems to turbine operations, water treatment and electricity transmission. It also highlighted the important role engineering plays in powering communities and maintaining critical infrastructure.

Experiences like these help connect classroom learning with industry practice, giving students a deeper understanding of the energy sector and the multidisciplinary nature of engineering.





Today’s is inspired by second-year Materials Engineering students Shahadah Mbalati, Thato Maseko, Kgaogelo Mahloma and...
01/06/2026

Today’s is inspired by second-year Materials Engineering students Shahadah Mbalati, Thato Maseko, Kgaogelo Mahloma and Unity Sibiya.

When this photo was taken, they were preparing to present their project while balancing test week, assignments, presentations and exams. Sound familiar, FEBE students?

The semester may be challenging, but you have what it takes to get through it. Whether you’re writing an exam, preparing for a test, finalising a project or submitting an assignment, remember that FEBE students are resilient, hardworking and capable of achieving great things. Keep going. Every test, project and exam brings you one step closer to your goals.

Pictured here with their project, the team was tasked with designing a closed-loop recycling plant.




29/05/2026

All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy… although there was no afterparty 😭

A little fun after successfully hosting the inaugural Commuter and Regional Train Services (CRTS) Training, which sparked important conversations around improving commuter and regional rail services for communities across South Africa and the African Region.




Completing the programme at the inaugural Commuter and Regional Train Services (CRTS) Training was Kaparo Molefi, Execut...
28/05/2026

Completing the programme at the inaugural Commuter and Regional Train Services (CRTS) Training was Kaparo Molefi, Executive Manager for Engineering at PRASA, who focused on station improvements for commuter and regional travellers.

Molefi said commuters remain at the centre of PRASA’s planning, with the organisation prioritising safe, reliable and predictable rail services through improved infrastructure and customer-focused upgrades. He highlighted key areas of passenger experience, including service quality, safety, accessibility, affordability and customer satisfaction.

He also noted that while PRASA continues recovering from vandalism and theft, with 321 of 495 stations currently operational, several flagship stations across the country are undergoing modernisation as part of broader station improvement and precinct development programmes.


Masahiro Sawayanagi, Technical Director at the East Japan Railway Company Paris Office, shared insights on passenger exp...
28/05/2026

Masahiro Sawayanagi, Technical Director at the East Japan Railway Company Paris Office, shared insights on passenger experience and service reliability in Japan, with a focus on managing overcrowding at stations during peak hours.

He highlighted initiatives used in Tokyo to encourage commuters to travel outside rush hour, including discounted off-peak commuter passes and reward points that can be used for shopping.

He also spoke about direct train services introduced to reduce transfers and ease congestion. Sawayanagi further discussed specialised passenger services in Japan, including women-only trains, child-friendly travel support programmes and tourism-focused train experiences aimed at making rail travel safer, more comfortable and convenient for commuters.


Opening the programme on the third and final day of the inaugural Commuter and Regional Train Services (CRTS) Training i...
28/05/2026

Opening the programme on the third and final day of the inaugural Commuter and Regional Train Services (CRTS) Training in Africa was Maria Gusarova, Senior Advisor in the Passenger Department under the Station Managers Global Group at UIC.

Focusing on commuter railway stations, Gusarova highlighted how stations should be designed around commuter needs, with services such as security systems, retail spaces, coffee shops, medical facilities, and childcare centres. She shared examples from Paris, where childcare centres have been introduced at local stations to support working parents.

She emphasised that railway stations are not only transport hubs, but also community and economic spaces that should respond to passenger needs and improve the overall commuter experience.


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