Key details
Quick facts about this role
Location
Cape Town, Western Cape
Work mode
On-site
Compensation
R 25 000 - R 30 000 per month
Posted
07 Jul 2026
Closes
07 Aug 2026
Cloud Recruit
Cloud Engineer
About the Role
We are looking for a skilled Cloud Engineer to design, implement, and maintain secure, scalable cloud infrastructure. You will work closely with development and IT teams to optimise cloud environments, improve system performance, and support the deployment of modern applications.
What You'll Do
- Design, deploy, and maintain cloud-based infrastructure and services
- Manage cloud environments across platforms such as AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- Monitor system performance, availability, and security
- Automate infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
- Implement backup, disaster recovery, and security best practices
- Troubleshoot cloud infrastructure and application issues
- Collaborate with DevOps, software development, and IT teams to support deployments
- Optimise cloud resources for performance and cost efficiency
Requirements
- Degree or Diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field
- Experience with AWS, Microsoft Azure, or Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
- Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Experience with Linux, networking, and cloud security principles
- Familiarity with container technologies such as Docker and Kubernetes (advantageous)
- Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills
Key Skills
✔ Cloud Infrastructure Management
✔ AWS, Azure & Google Cloud
✔ Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
✔ Cloud Security
✔ Automation & Scripting
✔ Docker & Kubernetes
✔ System Monitoring & Performance Optimisation