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Computer Network and Systems Engineer
OFO Code: 252301
Last checked 3 October 2026
1. Occupation identity
- OFO code
- 252301
- Occupation
- Computer Network and Systems Engineer
- Classification
- OFO 2021
- Major group
- PROFESSIONALS
- Unit group
- 2523 · Computer Network Professionals
Official description
Computer network professionals research, analyze and recommend strategies for network architecture and development, implement, manage, maintain and configure network hardware and software, and monitor, troubleshoot and optimise performance.
More official OFO detail
Specialisations: Computer Network Engineer, Network Engineer, Computer Systems / Service Engineer, Network Support Engineer, Computer Systems Integrator, ICT Customer Support Officer, Systems Engineer, Systems Integrator, Communications Analyst (Computers), Network Programmer / Analyst
- Researching, analyzing, evaluating and monitoring network infrastructure to ensure networks are configured to operate at optimal performance
- Analyzing, developing, interpreting and evaluating complex system design and architecture specifications, data models and diagrams in the development, configuration and integration of computer systems
- Providing specialist skills in supporting and troubleshooting network problems and emergencies
- Assessing and recommending improvements to network operations and integrated hardware, software, communications and operating systems
- Preparing and maintaining procedures and documentation for network inventory, and recording diagnosis and resolution of network faults, enhancements and modifications to networks, and maintenance instructions
- Monitoring network traffic, and activity, capacity and usage to ensure continued integrity and optimal network performance
- Installing, configuring, testing, maintaining and administering new and upgraded networks, software database applications, servers and workstations
2. Demand status
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10. Sources for this page
- DHET Organising Framework for Occupations (OFO 2021) · Planned
- DHET Occupations in High Demand · Planned
- Critical Skills List · Planned
- QCTO qualifications and occupational certificates · Planned
- Stats SA Quarterly Labour Force Survey · Planned
- SETA Sector Skills Plans / hard-to-fill vacancy tables · Planned