We live in a world that seems to thrive on technological advancements. That being said, the emphasis on IT jobs is greater than it has ever been, so isn\u2019t it time to rethink the future of your career? Adzuna did some research and uncovered some of the best entry-level jobs for tech pros of the future. From support to programming, these started careers can equip you with all the right skills you\u2019ll need to excel in our rapidly growing digital world. Read on to find out just how far you can leap!<\/p>\n
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Possible launch for these careers: <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Get started with:<\/strong><\/p>\n A good foundation to have for becoming a desktop support technician<\/a> is a bachelor\u2019s degree in Information Technology. You can also get in with a minimum of 5 C-grade GCSEs and a deep passion for solving problems within a fast-paced environment. It\u2019s good to equip yourself with certifications like a Microsoft Certified System Engineer (MCSE) and CompTIA A+ if you want to gain insights to the different facets of the business and take the leap to a role like a business analyst.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Average salary:<\/strong> R281,895 per year<\/p>\n Available jobs:<\/strong> 192<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Possible launch for these careers:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Get started with:<\/strong><\/p>\n A good start for a systems administrator<\/a> would be to have a bachelor\u2019s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or Electrical Engineering. You also need to show a keen interest in network technology and have a passion for keeping up to date with new tech trends. Your drive to figure things out will ensure that you keep learning from your mistakes to help you prepare for the challenges that lie ahead. Keep equipping yourself with skills like Cisco\u2019s CCNA and administrative languages like Python, Ruby, Windows PowerShell and Perl, and you\u2019ll be able to take the leap to Technical Lead Roles within IT management.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Average salary:<\/strong> R360,672 per year<\/p>\n Available jobs:<\/strong> 1,078<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Possible launch for these careers: <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Get started with:<\/strong><\/p>\n You\u2019ll need at least a Computer Science or Mathematics bachelor degree to get started as a software engineer<\/a>. You\u2019ll also need a great understanding of computer languages like Java, C++, Oracle, .NET and of course a passion for creating new technologies. The opportunities for growth here are endless as long as you\u2019re able to master a multitude of programming languages and get certified for it. Once you\u2019re into the swing of things and have a few years of experience, you can take the leap to bigger roles like that of an IT Architect or Java Developer.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Average salary:<\/strong> R330,285 per year<\/p>\n Available jobs:<\/strong> 759<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Possible launch for these careers:<\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Get started with: <\/strong><\/p>\n A bachelor\u2019s degree in Business Analysis, Business Management or Computer Science can help you get one foot in the door to become a business analyst<\/a>. You\u2019ll also need a varied set of skills like communication, problem-solving, negotiating skills and a hunger for accepting new challenges. Once you\u2019ve gained some experience and in-job training, you can take the leap and become a Business Architect or Business Analyst Consultant.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Average salary: <\/strong>R241,916 per year<\/p>\n Available jobs:<\/strong> 696<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" We live in a world that seems to thrive on technological advancements. That being said, the emphasis on IT jobs is greater than it has ever been, so isn\u2019t it time to rethink the future of your career? Adzuna did some research and uncovered some of the best entry-level jobs for tech pros of the Continued \u00bb<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":38,"featured_media":1759,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[393],"tags":[471],"class_list":["post-1889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dream-job","tag-featured"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1889","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/38"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1889"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1889\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1759"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1889"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1889"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.adzuna.co.za\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1889"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}\n
2. Junior Systems Administrator<\/h4>\n
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3. Junior Software Engineer<\/h4>\n
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4. Junior Business Analyst<\/h4>\n
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