Purpose and Rationale of Qualification:
Data Science Practitioners take custody of data and make the data available in a structured form for the Data Scientist to use. They support the data life cycle by collecting, transforming, and analysing data and communicating results to solve elementary business problems. They transform data into robust, comprehensive data sets, aligned with the problem identified in the statement of work and ready for storage. The Presidential Commission on 4IR (PC4IR) report states that the key drivers of change in Human Capital and the Future of Work will be ubiquitous high-speed mobile internet, artificial intelligence, widespread adoption of big data analytics and cloud technology. Thus, with the emergence of the ‘4IR’ and the need to properly manage ‘Big Data’.
Purpose and Rationale of Qualification:
Artificial Intelligence Software Developers build Artificial Intelligence (AI) functionality into software applications through integrating and implementing AI algorithms and logic into the deliverables of an Information Technology (IT) project. Developers teach the machine to solve problems the way a human would through the use of programming. They create, test and deploy code. The extent of 4IR today and its impact on businesses and the economy, is unparalleled. This implies that companies need to urgently prepare as AI will shape the future of our world more powerfully than any
other innovation this century.
Purpose and Rationale of Qualification:
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.
Purpose and Rationale of Qualification:
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. As Information and Communication Technology (ICT) adoption rates increase so does cybercrime and, in direct relation, the serious need for security and integrity of ICT systems is recognised as being of paramount importance.
