Have you ever considered a career in IT? If you haven’t, perhaps it’s time to start contemplating where IR4 is heading, how it might affect your job, and how you can future-proof your income.
South Africa is a leader among African countries as far as technological advancements are considered. Our Information Technology sector is crammed full of innovations and advancements even though our digital economy is still considered to be in its infancy stage.
South Africa’s tech sector is a great starting point for those just entering the workforce, and it’s also an attractive option for those considering a career change. Here at Adzuna, we’re a little obsessed with all things tech, so we thought we’d give you a few reasons why you should consider a career in IT this year.
A career in IT might be your perfect fit because…
#1 – The industry offers generous salaries
IT and tech jobs on Adzuna have an average annual salary of R530,188, which compared to the national average, is pretty darn impressive. Gauteng is currently the best-paid province for a career in IT with an average salary of R577,079 with Johannesburg offering an even higher average annual pay of R585,951.
#2 – It’s one of the fastest-growing sectors
Back in 1995, SA implemented the South African Information Technology Industry Strategy (SAITIS). And since then, the tech sector has really boomed. The number of jobs created, and the number of companies founded since then has been nothing but impressive. We’ve currently got more than 12,000 active IT jobs listed on Adzuna, with more than 5,200 of them listed within the Gauteng province.
#3 – The world’s big tech players are getting their fingers into the South African pie
A lot of international tech companies have their African bases set up in South Africa. Oracle and Microsoft are just two of the heavyweights that have invested in SA. With great training and mentoring offered at big companies like these, it’s the ideal way to start or expand your industry experience.
#4 – Start-ups make it easy to get one foot in the door
If you’re not keen on working for a big technology company, start-ups are the ideal place to enter the scene. Heck, even perhaps settle down for good. Cape Town is currently the start-up hub of SA. The area offers a plethora of opportunities for talented techies to join the workforce.
#5 – You’ll never have a boring 9-5 job
A career in IT will generally mean that you’re in control of creating your own role and job description. If you’ve got the savvy to turn your role into something you really love, you’ll never dread the idea of heading into the office.
Wrapping Up
We’ve just given you 5 excellent reasons to consider a career in IT this year. And that isn’t enough, we don’t know what is. Head on over to the listings today and start browsing Adzuna’s job posts. The job of your dreams might be just one click away!