Is a COMPTIA certification worth it? IT Salaries in South Africa I DevOps Engineer Salary S02 EP05

Is getting a Comptia certification worth it in South Africa? How much do DevOps engineers earn? How much can I earn as a systems administrator with an A+ and N+ Certifications? Is it difficult to get a job in tech without a degree? That's what we are discussing in this video with Julian Kriel, who is a DevOps Engineer with over 10 years of experience in the IT industry. He's been a DevOps for 6 years and started off as a systems administrator.

He also shares how much he is earning per month as DevOps, we also touch on white privilege and how you can develop yourself within the IT space!

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*Disclaimer *
Julian is sharing his personal experience and does not represent the entire IT industry.

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Time Stamp:
00:00 What is a DevOps Engineer?
02:52 Is coding required in DevOps?
04:41 Why not a Comp Science degree?
06:44 CompTIA cortication costs and duration
08:13 Working in cloud engineering and security engineering.
10:35 Are CompTIA certifications worth it in south Africa?
11:16 Finding his first job as a system administrator.
13:41 Getting certified advantages and thoughts on degrees.
16:54 Systems Administrator Salary
17:14 How long did it take him to get certified and costs
22:19 Getting into tech with Maths Lit
25:16 Dev Ops Engineer Salary
26:39 IT Industry Career tips
32:08 A platform to look for IT jobs you look for jobs

[liferesetwithboni]

Hi guys! Thanks for stopping by, I encourage you to watch most of the video to get the tea but here is your time stamp:

Please like and share the video if you found value!

00:00 What is a DevOps Engineer?
02:52 Is coding required in DevOps?
04:41 Why not a Comp Science degree?
06:44 CompTIA cortication costs and duration
08:13 Working in cloud engineering and security engineering.
10:35 Are CompTIA certifications worth it in south Africa?
11:16 Finding his first job as a system administrator.
13:41 Getting certified advantages and thoughts on degrees.
16:54 Systems Administrator Salary
17:14 How long did it take him to get certified and costs
22:19 Getting into tech with Maths Lit
25:16 Dev Ops Engineer Salary
26:39 IT Industry Career tips
32:08 A platform to look for IT jobs you look for jobs

*Disclaimer * Julian is sharing his personal journey and does not represent the entire IT industry.

[uyandasila]

great content Boni. 7 years ago I was a cleaner...now I am finishing my software development diploma in June and today I started my cyber security certification classes on the side.

[blessingmakgate]

Hi Boni, lovely episode.
Julian is 100% correct, a large majority of IT professionals don’t end up working as what they studied for, our realm is forever evolving and we adapt and find ourselves in other amazing spheres within the IT realm.

I started out with my CompTia A+ N+ Security+ Server+ and I’ve worked as Helpdesk to IT Procurement to Server admin to network engineer and now currently working as a IT Manager

[alexjoecobra]

IT’S FINALLY HERE!! 🔥🔥🔥DevOps is the Future!!!

[EarthSettler]

I enjoy more of this type of content because it gives us an actual insight into one's career, giving us guidance in the process, thanks!

[alphieshikwambana]

I really liked the interview and I can share Julian's sentiments. I am also a software engineer but I don't have a degree however, my journey was slightly different.

I am actually a self taught web developer. I used to study computer enginerring at Tuks but got dismissed but by then I had started a web development business, leaving Tuks meant I didnt have acccess to clientelle anymore but what it meant was that when an opportunity came to interview for an internship at an IT company, I already had a proven body of work.

That is how I got my first job. Its been six years now and thinks can only get better

[thabisomkosi]

Great content, wishing you a million subscribers soon!

[nqobilenhlapo]

This interview has had a huge impact in my career decision because im currently looking for a career to take on as i just matriculated this year...hopefully I'll be sending my payslip soon😅

[velaphinkosi]

Guys all sectors are outsouced to IT companies only few internal IT are left, IT companies doesn't care about your degree they need u to fix problem and know certain application or skills set that will help them to deliver a solution to those contracted clients remember IT companies have tender and to keep this tenders rolling they have to persue people who will hit ground running ask me will tell u more

[motheolebelo]

Very informative video Boni.
Thumbs up Julian for sharing.

[Shammahtextiles]

Julian is a great and calm guys! Thank you a million Julian. 😊

[selaikhuele]

Wow, this was so informative, you asked excellent questions and Julian’s insights in the IT space and his journey was insightful. You both rock ❤

[mrmanq]

Really great of Julian to give of his time, god bless his career man

IT seems like its the ONE ...🙌

[abgailkweyama]

Wow what an interview thank you Boni and Julian 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[jameskamonga]

very great video. watching all the way from namibia. this video gave me that push i needed to stay focused and finish my certifications

[thabo_sithole]

boni and julian, the growth i received from this. thank you

[Southy_SAn_]

This is was educational as always. Thank you Boni and Julian.

The comptia certifications exams start from +R1200

[lorainevorster]

Hello Boni great interview and content. I am from CompTIA South Africa and i am going to share your YT channel with our training partners and students studying with us. This is excellent career information!

[ndiboe_m]

Sis Boni, your content is really informative. You are changing lives, we love you and we will keep supporting you❤. Wishing that one day you reach a million subscribers and this channel becomes the career hub of Africa💯

[carterpaul]

Listen to this guy. His advice is the real deal. Thank you Boni and Julian