Courses required to become a Systems Administrator in South Africa

Poster listing courses to become a Systems Administrator in South Africa, offered at Boland TVET College, Boston City Campus and Buffalo City TVET College, with a link to studies.mycourses.co.za

This site currently lists 61 courses across 60 South African institutions (5 public universities, 5 private institutions and 50 TVET colleges) that lead to becoming a Systems Administrator: 50 National Certificate (Vocational)s, 7 Diplomas, 1 Higher Certificate, 1 Bachelor Honours Degree and 2 Bachelor's Degrees. Entry requirements, subject choices and admission scores differ by institution and by qualification type, so it is worth comparing more than one route below before deciding where to apply. This career falls under our Information & Communication Technology course category.

Where to study to become a Systems Administrator in South Africa

The 5 public universities, 5 private institutions and 50 TVET colleges listed below each offer at least one course that leads toward a career as a Systems Administrator. Admission requirements differ by institution, so check the Grade 12 subjects and admission score on each course page before applying.

Universities that Offer Courses for Systems Administrators (5)

6 courses across 5 universities lead toward a career as a Systems Administrator, including the Diploma in Information Technology (Support Services) and Dip (Computer Systems Engineering). Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Private Colleges that Offer Courses for Systems Administrators (5)

5 courses across 5 private colleges lead toward a career as a Systems Administrator, including the Diploma in Network Systems and Higher Certificate in Computing. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

TVET Colleges that Offer Courses for Systems Administrators (50)

50 courses across 50 tvet colleges lead toward a career as a Systems Administrator, including the National Certificate (Vocational): Information Technology and Computer Science. Compare each one's admission requirements and APS score in the course list below before applying.

Available courses to study towards becoming a Systems Administrator

61 courses

Universities (6)

Nelson Mandela University logoSee requirements
University of the Witwatersrand logo

Bachelor of Arts in Digital Arts

Wits · Bachelor's Degree · 4 years
APS 36+
University of Zululand logo28 points

Private Colleges (5)

Boston City Campus logoSee requirements
Eduvos logo

Higher Certificate in Computing

Eduvos · Higher Certificate · 1 year
See requirements
IIE MSA logo

IIE Bachelor of Computer and Information Sciences Honours

IIE MSA · Bachelor Honours Degree · 1 year full-time
See requirements
TSIBA Education logoSee requirements

TVET Colleges (50)

Boland TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Information Technology and Computer Science

Boland TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Buffalo City TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Information Technology and Computer Science

Buffalo City TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Capricorn TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Information Technology and Computer Science

Capricorn TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Central Johannesburg TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Information Technology and Computer Science

Central Johannesburg TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Coastal KZN TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Information Technology and Computer Science

Coastal KZN TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
College of Cape Town logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Information Technology and Computer Science

College of Cape Town · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
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Eastcape Midlands TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Information Technology and Computer Science

Eastcape Midlands TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Ehlanzeni TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Information Technology and Computer Science

Ehlanzeni TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Ekurhuleni East TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Information Technology and Computer Science

Ekurhuleni East TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements
Ekurhuleni West TVET College logo

National Certificate (Vocational): Information Technology and Computer Science

Ekurhuleni West TVET College · National Certificate (Vocational) · 3 years (NQF 2 to NQF 4, one level per year)
See requirements