career opportunities in ict

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CareerOpportunities

in

ICT


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FieldsGood job opportunities

Demand across the world

High economic benefits

Different career development paths

Traveling opportunities to othercountries


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The work of

an ICT

Professionals


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can be classified

in three broad areas:Information System

Computer System Engineering

Computer Science


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Information System

Graduates are concerned with

designing and implementing systemswhich collect information fromcustomers or other businesstransaction, validate the data foraccuracy, store the data in safe placeon a computer system, ensure thedata is protected from unauthorized

access or lost due to accident, andprovide reports to management at anytime when it is required.


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Computer System Engineering

Computer system of this type require

the design of special computerhardware from supplied componentsand the writing of specialized softwareto interact with the industrial controlsystem.

Graduates working in this area shouldhave a degree in computer systems

engineering.


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Computer Science

Graduates may undertake research

into the design of specializedhardware or software.

The objective is to develop techniqueswhich will enable the informationsystem specialist or the computersystems engineer to apply the

computer technology more effectively.


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People in ICT

ICT people work in all sort of

jobs for all sorts of employers

from retailers to banks and

building societies, to

universities, government and

construction companies.

ICT


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Business

Analysis

Career


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Job Titles

Business Analyst

Business Systems Analyst

Business Systems Planners

Principal Solutions Architect


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Duties


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Business Analyst

The role of Business Analyst is criticalin contemporary system development.

The Business Analyst is the key

partner with Project Managers andSystem Developers.


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Business Analyst

Depending on the level of responsibility and the particular

job role involved, duties may also include:

Evaluating customer business needs, thus contributing tostrategic planning of information system facilities andsoftware direction.

Liaising with major customer during preliminaryinstallation and testing of developed solution or products.

Designing and developing high quality business solutions

Assisting in determining the strategic direction of theorganization.


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Career Path


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Career Path

Analyst/Programmer

Business or management services areasAccounting

Administration


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Qualification/

Experience

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Qualification / Experience

Formal qualification for businessanalyst could include studies ofcomputing and management

information systems alongsidestudies typically found in aBachelor Degree of Business or

Commerce.


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Personal

Qualities

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Personal Qualities

A business outcome approach

An ability to conceptualize and thinkcreatively

A capability to articulate visions

Very good oral and written communication

skillsInterpersonal skills to evoke commitmentfrom the client

Effective selling and negotiation and

customer management skillsSound administrative skills and goodanalytical and reporting abilities

Effective time management and personal

organization skills


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Computer

Engineering

Career

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Job Titles

Computer Engineer Repair/ Service Engineer

Electronics Engineer

Costumer Engineer

Hardware Design Engineer

Technical Support Engineer

Computer Systems Engineer

Computer Service Engineer


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Duties

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Computer Engineer

Computer engineers are involved in design,installation, repair and service of computersand associate equipment.

Senior engineers are responsible for totalsystem performance, which can require theuse of project control techniques and thesupervision of other staff. Senior engineer canbe required to design the more complex

hardware equipment required to operate thesystem.

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Computer engineer

Depending on the level of responsibility and the particular

job role involved, duties may include:Conducting unit testing and participating in generalsystem testing

Assisting in the construction of equipment andmonitoring its development according to design

Supervising the activities of a team of assignedhardware engineers in order to provide effective analysis,design, programming and testing skills in the productionof hardware system

Carrying out patent searches for possible design

infringement and identifying areas of design that havepotential to be patented

Assisting the preparation of project proposal

Assisting construction staff in order to initiate andparticipate in long term planning


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Career Path

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Career Path

Hardware Design EngineerMinimum of 3 years experience

Repair Center EngineerAt least 3-5 years experience in

computer servicing/repair with soundtechnical and practical product repair

experience


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Qualification

/ Experience

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Qualification/ Experience

A computer Engineer will normallyhave a degree or diploma in

electronics, engineering(mechanical or electrical). A

computer repair engineer willnormally have a relevant trade

certificate or equivalent in

electronics.


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Personal

Qualities

Personal Qualities


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Personal Qualities

Depending on the level of responsibility andthe particular job role involved, personalqualities required include:

Very good oral and written communicationskills

Good process management skills

Ability to work within a team

Leadership and management skills


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