For appointment to this grade, an officer must have;

• Cumulative service period of six (6) years’ relevant work experience three (3) years should have been in the grade of ICT Assistant II or in a comparable position.
• Diploma in any of the following fields: Computer Science, ICT, IT, ICT Systems Support, Computer Information Systems, Computer Engineering & Maintenance, Computer Networking, Software Development, Business Information Technology, Telecommunications Engineering or its equivalent qualification from a recognised institution; and
• Shown merit and ability as reflected in work performance and results.