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rudence Mabitsela, founder Web Services, Microsoft Azure and C#, Python, C++, SQL, and .NET.
and Managing Director of Google Cloud Platform will be highly It would also be beneficial to get
Dynamic DNA, a leading beneficial for your career. certifications in newer computer
Ptraining and skills development Other skills include upskilling on systems such as cybersecurity; cloud
company empowering Africa's version control tools such as Git and computing; platform optimisation;
Information and Communications SVN; containers and tools like Docker automation; deep learning; intuitive
Technology (ICT) generation, believes and Kubernetes; Des such as VSCode application development; and big data.
that critical skills are needed to build and, for Java Programmers, Eclipse,
the economy of South Africa and close NetBeans, and IntelliJ. If you only know ICT SECURITY SPECIALIST
the digital skills and gender divide in one database programming language, With the increasing rise of cybercrime,
the country. then adding a few more is critical in every ICT security specialist needs a
2022 because this will keep you ahead range of skills to ensure their company
As the Fourth Industrial Revolution of the competition. is secure from attack. Beyond the
(4IR) kicks into gear and more fundamental networking and security
companies speed up their digitisation COMPUTER NETWORK AND skills, the following are worth adding
strategies due to the global pandemic, SYSTEMS ENGINEER to your CV: Incident Detection and
now is the time to add these scarce In the interconnected world we find Response; Security Management
skills to your résumé to ensure ourselves in, computer networking Frameworks; common operating
employability and career advancement skills are increasingly in demand. If you systems and their vulnerabilities in
in the sector. are wanting to move your career forward, iOS, Microsoft Windows, and Linux;
the following skills will ensure you get understanding different Network
“There are many opportunities in there: Linux; Juniper; DOD; Windows; Infrastructures; Data Privacy; Data
a variety of industries, not just the Active Directory; Network Security; VoIP; Analysis; Network Monitoring systems
IT sector,” says Mabitsela. “Jobs System Center Configuration Manager; like Splunk, Solarwinds and Nagios; as
span across banking and financial Business Process; Configuration well as soft skills like problem-solving,
services, retail, Fintech, government, Management; OSPF; Domain Name teamwork and interpersonal skills.
legal, logistics and many more. It is Systems; Unix; and Architecture skills.
imperative that both learnerships, BUSINESS ANALYST
and upskilling or reskilling of existing ICT SYSTEMS ANALYST It is important as a business analyst
employees are prioritised so that we Due to digital disruption and advancing to stay up to date with industry
can close the digital divide.” technologies it is important for the developments and be able to analyse
systems analyst to get the skills the capabilities of the myriad tools out
One way that Mabitsela believes needed to deal with the technologies there. From a technical perspective,
individuals can take advantage of this that are reshaping businesses. depending on your current certifications,
skills demand is to take specialised, Advancing your skills in these it is worth updating these skills in 2022:
certified courses, which can range from technologies will definitely help you Data Analysis; Business Process Models;
one year to a few months in duration get there: AI (Artificial Intelligence); SQL Server; Microsoft Visio; Test Cases;
for one qualification and, depending on BI (Business Intelligence); Big Data; Test Plans; UAT; Data Warehouse;
the course, and with the advancement RPA (Robotic Process Automation); JAD; Application Development; User
of technology, many of these can be Blockchain; the Digital Economy; Acceptance; UML; Web; Activity
done online. Information Security; Cloud Computing; Diagrams; QA, SME and many more.
Software Development; Agile IT Project
“It is important to ensure that these Management; ML (Machine Learning); You also want to add non-technical
courses are aligned with the MICT SETA and DL (Deep Learning). skills like research, negotiation,
qualifications framework and provided communication, financial planning,
by an accredited training provider,” she PROGRAMMER ANALYST and decision-making to your CV if you
advises. “This ensures that you receive A programmer analyst usually has haven’t already.
quality education given by qualified a broad skillset ranging from vital IT
lecturers with a certificate that is technology skills to softer skills like These specialised skills will develop
internationally recognised.” communication, problem solving your career and set you apart from the
and even creativity. From a tech competition, not to mention securing
Here are the top six most in-demand IT perspective, these are the most your employability well into the future.
jobs in the country and the skills you sought-after skills: developing apps Take your future into your hands and
need to get ahead: in the .NET framework; database speak to your employer about how you
management; Microsoft SQL Server; can close the digital skills gap in your
SOFTWARE DEVELOPER managing and securing Windows- organisation.
There are key skills required in software based apps; developing web apps;
development today that are worth creating mobile apps with .NET; being
investing in to ensure that your career able to use a range of operating To find out more, go to
stays on track. Cloud computing is systems; advanced Java features;
one that everyone should add to their developing interactive client-side www.dynamicdna.co.za or
CV in 2022 as more companies move web pages; and using popular call 011 759 5940.
their environments into the Cloud. That coding languages, frameworks, and
means learning platforms like Amazon technologies like Java, Javascript, PHP,

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