Network Technician

Installs, maintains and troubleshoots computer networks, connectivity equipment and related systems for organisations and users. Explore current demand, important skills and estimated junior, mid-level and senior salaries, plus 1 linked programme across 1 university. Enter your subjects and marks to discover which linked programmes you may qualify for.

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Career overview

What does a Network Technician do?

Installs, maintains and troubleshoots computer networks, connectivity equipment and related systems for organisations and users.

Demand level: Very High

Earning potential

Estimated annual salaries

JuniorR220 000 p.a.Mid-levelR380 000 p.a.SeniorR600 000 p.a.

Salary figures are estimates and may vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

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Skills linked to this career

Network configuration · EssentialTroubleshooting · EssentialCybersecurity awareness · ImportantHardware support · ImportantTechnical documentation · Important
Study routes

Programmes linked to this career

These are some of the programmes currently connected to this career in VX Course Match.

Higher Certificate in ICT — Cape Peninsula University of Technology

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What does a Network Technician do?

Installs, maintains and troubleshoots computer networks, connectivity equipment and related systems for organisations and users.

What skills are important for this career?

Important skills include Network configuration, Troubleshooting, Cybersecurity awareness, Hardware support, Technical documentation.

What salary can I expect?

VX provides junior, mid-level and senior annual salary estimates. Actual earnings vary by employer, experience, qualifications, location and economic conditions.

Which programmes can lead to this career?

1 linked programme is currently available in the VX database. Use Course Match to see which ones fit your subjects and marks.