Cybersecurity Analysts apply the practice of protecting assets such as networks, computer systems and information assets from malicious attacks and threats. They assess and mitigate risks and potential intrusions and identify risks and vulnerabilities. They study existing techniques for managing security issues and maintaining the security of information and systems in the working environment ensuring legal compliance.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity concepts and investigate how
cybersecurity affects legal compliance and solidarity in companies and communities.
Assess risk to assets and evaluate current cybersecurity protection measures.
Implement detection, protection and prevention systems and respond to breaches or incidences.
- Administrator: Tracy Chilenje
- Administrator: Tshidi Motloung
- Facilitator: System Administrator
- Facilitator: Shana Mbomvu
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Robotic Process Automation
(RPA) Developer. The Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Developer works with other developers and
solution architects to develop robotic processing automation software to emulate the business
process defined by the process owner and documented by the business analysts. They configure
software RPA solutions to perform automated business processes that typically interact with multiple
applications and data.
A qualified learner will be able to:
• Develop RPA solutions which emulate human actions during the project development stage using
platform knowledge and data analysis capabilities.
• Execute test procedures for evaluating the performance of the RPA solution through test cases and
decide whether it passes or fails.
• Modify and improve existing RPA solutions and build reusable components (post-production)
- Administrator: System Administrator
- Administrator: Tracy Chilenje
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to operate as a Design Thinking Innovation Lead.
A Design Thinking Innovation Lead coaches' teams to apply a design thinking approach and methodologies to understand and address complex challenges to create innovative solutions for problem solving and addressing needs. They guide teams to and immerse themselves in the environment and context of the problem or need and guide teams to approach it from multiple perspectives and collaboratively apply analysis and synthesis of data from multiple sources in a coherent way and in a manner that is relevant to solution.
A qualified learner will be able to:
- Lead teams to conduct applied ethnographic research and immerse self in the environment and context to augment engagement and empathy with stakeholders and to conduct problem analysis.
- Be a conduit for and lead teams to understand problems and achieve the creation of innovative solutions using design thinking methodologies.
- Apply the design thinking process and methodology to stimulate creativity and innovation for the design and creation of innovative solutions to solve a problem.
- Administrator: System Administrator
- Administrator: Tracy Chilenje
A Software Developer analyses a set of requirements, translates these into a working software solution using
a programming language. They test, implement and maintain software applications to meet client
specifications as well as functional and technical requirements
- Administrator: System Administrator
- Administrator: Tracy Chilenje
- Facilitator: Tshidi Motloung
This qualification readies individuals for roles in telecom’s Network Operations, managing ICT networks, TCP/IP operations, customer equipment, telecom transport systems, and network elements, crucial for efficient operations.
- Facilitator: System Administrator
- Facilitator: Shana Mbomvu
The purpose of this qualification is to prepare a learner to function as a Marketing Coordinator.
A Marketing Coordinator provides a support role to marketing team members and managers by undertaking administrative tasks and coordinating key deliverables to ensure that a company meets its strategic marketing objectives.
A qualified learner will be able to:
· Coordinate key deliverables of products and services to (a) target market(s).
· Support the deliverables across the full spectrum of the communication activities and channels.
· Coordinate marketing and sales activities across the marketing mix.
· Coordinate Customer Relationship Management (CRM) activities.
· Undertake administrative tasks related to marketing metrics for the processing of payments.
The Marketing Coordinator is an entry level occupation for learners seeking a career in the marketing environment. This qualification will provide learners with competencies to confidently support the marketing activities in both small and large organizations that must maintain a competitive edge against their competitors. The present pandemic highlighted the vulnerability of companies to competitive disruption, and the importance of continuing to invest in maintaining their market share.
- Administrator: System Administrator
- Administrator: Thokamele Mahlati
- Facilitator: Azile Ngxito
The purpose of this qualification is to build a foundational entry into the field of Computer Sciences and Information Technology, specifically into the field of Systems Support, covering basic knowledge needed for further study in the field of Systems Support at Higher Education Levels.
The qualification can be acquired in the traditional way of formal study as well as in the workplace, through learnerships. Acquiring the qualification through learnerships has the potential of addressing the problems of the past, where newly qualified people getting into the industry struggled to get employment, because they were required to have practical experience. The workplace experience can now be gained while acquiring the qualification through the various learnership schemes that are planning to use this qualification.
- Administrator: System Administrator
- Administrator: Thokamele Mahlati
The purpose of the qualification is to build the knowledge and skills required by learners in End User Computing. It is intended to empower learners to acquire knowledge, skills, attitudes and values required to operate confidently in the End User Computing environment in the South African community and to respond to the challenges of the economic environment.
The qualification addresses the need in the workplace for nationally recognised qualifications, based on unit standards, which will allow learners with workplace experience in End User Computing to obtain recognition for prior learning.
The qualification provides a framework for learners to develop skills that will enable them to become competent in End User Computing. It introduces theoretical concepts of End User Computing and requires the application thereof, to develop a range of skills that will enable learners to be better-informed workers in their chosen industry. It provides a balanced learning experience that lays the foundation for access to further education, life long learning and to productive employment.
- Administrator: System Administrator
- Administrator: Thokamele Mahlati
- Administrator: Shana Mbomvu