RIAZ Moola, CEO at HyperionDev, says that thanks to the rapid digitisation of almost all aspects of our lives, tech-based careers offer the students of today lucrative opportunities for tomorrow. “Currently there is a skills gap in the technology sector in South Africa, which is reflected in research by PWC which reveals that 87% of local CEOs are most concerned about this shortage.”
As the school year draws to a close, many matriculants are wondering what to study next year. With this in mind, Moola lists his top five tech careers for matriculants to consider pursuing studying for in 2022:
- Java developer
Average annual salary according to Payscale: R375 315
- Software engineer
Average annual salary according to Payscale: R371 699
- Data Scientist / Data Engineer
Average annual salary according to Payscale: from R428 554 to R449 030
- Enterprise Architect
Average annual salary according to Payscale: R867 986
- Full-stack web developer
Average annual salary according to SalaryExpert: R730 841
From student to job-ready in a matter of months
Today, students can take advantage of online coding bootcamps which can be viewed as alternative credentials, says Moola. “They are a fast-paced career accelerator that can quickly land participants a job as a software engineer or data scientist, rather than a traditional university degree which takes years to complete.”
The courses teach students all the skills they need to enter any of the top tech careers in South Africa and globally. Their intensive coding bootcamps combine personalised support from expert code reviewers with industry-aligned practical training to give students exactly what they need to start building software, applications and websites.
