Diploma in Information Technology

Offered by Cape Peninsula University of Technology

Minimum APS

Qualification

diploma

Duration

3 years

Faculty

Faculty of Informatics and Design

Subject Prerequisites

Mathematics (recommended)

NSC Level 3+

Mathematics Literacy (recommended)

NSC Level 4+

English

NSC Level 3+

Career Paths

Tech skills are in extremely high demand in SA and globally. Software development, data science, and cybersecurity offer the highest starting salaries.

› Software Developer

› Data Scientist

› IT Consultant

› Systems Architect

› Cybersecurity Specialist

› Tech Entrepreneur

Salary Expectations (South Africa)

Starting Salary

R25,000 – R40,000

Mid-Career Salary

R55,000 – R120,000+

Salary estimates based on South African job market data (2024-2026). Actual salaries vary by employer, location, and experience.

Also Offered At

Diploma in Information and Communication Technology

MUT

APS 26