Is information technology a good career in South Africa?

The survey, which is based on respondents from companies in the ICT sector, shows that there is still strong demand for IT jobs in the field, despite the impact of the Covid-19 lockdown.

Are IT technicians in demand in South Africa?

Demand for tech-related skills continues to grow in South Africa, which has ranked as high as sixth globally for hiring data scientists just prior to Covid-19, according to Kavi Pather, head of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Advanced Analytics at EY.

What careers go with information technology?

Top careers in IT

  • Computer and information systems managers.
  • Computer and information research scientists.
  • Computer network architects.
  • Software developers.
  • Software quality assurance analysts and testers.
  • Information security analysts.
  • Database administrators.
  • Computer systems analysts.

What are five careers in information technology?

Data Scientist.

  • Software Developer.
  • Information Security Analyst.
  • Computer Systems Analyst.
  • Web Developer.
  • Sales Engineer.
  • Information Technology Manager.
  • Computer Research Scientist.

    • What is the highest paying IT job in South Africa?

    A cybersecurity engineer with 10 to 19 years of experience earns an average of 646,000 Rands per year. These are the top ten highest paying professions in South Africa in 2022.

    Is there a demand for IT jobs?

    Employment in computer and information technology occupations is projected to grow 13 percent from 2020 to 2030, faster than the average for all occupations. These occupations are projected to add about 667,600 new jobs.

    Which IT sector is in demand?

    AI/ML or IoT engineer As the world is making a shift towards automation, the demand for the Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning engineers is increasing. These engineers deal with the area of computer science and the creation of intelligent machines that work like humans.

    Which career is in demand in South Africa?

    Career prospects: Financial firms across South Africa are finally seeing a turnaround in business growth after critical market shifts in 2020. Resultingly, there is a boom in high finance jobs, specifically investment advisor roles that should remain in high demand well into 2021.