webmaster

Description

Webmasters deploy, maintain, monitor and support a web server to meet service requirements. They ensure optimum system integrity, security, backup and performance. They coordinate the content, quality and style of websites, execute the website strategy and update and add new features to websites.

Theoretical Knowledge

ESSENTIALTheoretical knowledge required

authoring software web based collaborative platforms proxy servers digital systems web programming quality assurance methodologies domain name service graphics editor software style sheet languages

OPTIONALAdjacent knowledge that strengthens fit

Practical Skills

ESSENTIALApplied skills & competences

apply tools for content development troubleshoot website develop digital content maintain responsive design maintain ICT server use ICT ticketing system digital communication and collaboration implement front-end website design use software libraries apply ICT system usage policies problem-solving with digital tools use scripting programming study website behaviour patterns use markup languages

OPTIONALOptional competences

manage online content use an application-specific interface use spreadsheets software implement a virtual private network implement ICT security policies manage changes in ICT system conduct search engine optimisation use databases enhance website visibility