CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

The advances in technology not only call for people who can work with the hardware and software (Information Technology Specialists), but also those individuals who have a sound understanding of how organisations make use of computers to function effectively and efficiently. The ability to be able to understand the various business processes, and create a link between the users or customers and the technology is the primary role of the Information Systems Specialist. Every single industry on this planet today will potentially make use of computers in their day to day operations at some point or another, so possessing the basic skills needed to analyse systems is critcal.

There is no one career, that you are heading for with this choice of discipline, and therefore, it will allow a learner, to find that area, which interests them, and pursue it further. Our past graduates have ended up in various roles in organisations, such as Business Analysts, Systems Analysts, SQL Specialists, to name but a few. Some have found employment at local companies such as Business Connexion, East London Computer Burea (ELCB), Real People, and national and international companies such as BSG, Microsoft, and T-Systems. There are also numerous opportunities to be found in Government Departments or parastatels, such as Telkom and Eskom. For an a better idea of the jobs available and the potential salaries click here to see the IT Salary Survey of 2008.

Although the career opportunities are numerous, each one requires that a graduate possesses the following basic skills:

• Analytical Skills
• Interpersonal Skills
• Presentation Skills
• Problem Identification Skills
• Report Writing Skills
• Self-development skills
• Time Management Skills

The Department will assist all Information Systems Graduants as far as possible to secure employment opportunities, by arranging internships, which could lead to permanent employment, and working towards hosting a Graduant placement week where employers can come and conduct interviews.

The level of success that a learner will achieve will greatly rest with the level to which they have mastered the basic skills listed above. To ensure that you have the best opportunity to find employment - make use of: