A job as an IT professional will require you to help organisations maintain their digital infrastructure by providing troubleshooting assistance to technology consumers.
Different universities might have different requirements, so keep in mind that one institution may ask a number of different things from you.
When pursuing IT, you could work towards a certificate, diploma, undergraduate degree or postgraduate degree (Masters, Honours, etc.).
The minimum requirement for admission to undergraduate diploma study is a National Senior Certificate (NSC) with an achievement rating of 3 (Moderate Achievement, 40-49%) or better in 4 recognised NSC 20-credit subjects.
The minimum degree that most IT jobs require is a Bachelor's degree, which most universities have on offer. Depending on the institution, you can also study further by doing a postgraduate qualification as well, after completing your Bachelor's degree.
To become eligible to study towards a Bachelor's degree, applicants holding a South African National Senior Certificate (NSC) need to pass a minimum of 4 subjects at a rating of 4 (Adequate Achievement, 50-59%) or better in any four 20-credit NSC subjects.
With most applications, you'll need to submit certain documents as well. These include:
- Completed and signed application form.
- Proof of payment of the application fee, if applicable.
- A high school diploma/matric certificate (if you apply for a Bachelor’s).
- A Bachelor’s or Master’s diploma (if you apply for a Master’s or PhD respectively).
- Transcript of records.
- Passport-size photographs, if applicable.
If you study in South Africa, it will usually take three years of full-time study to complete a Bachelor’s degree in IT, and one or two years to complete a Master’s degree.
Areas of study for this field include computer science, information technology, information technology management and computer engineering.
