Cloud Engineer (AWS) – Permanent

How2Apply Talent Network
Mamelodi, Gauteng
Contract
Posted 1 day ago
Contract IT & Software
R50 000 – R70 500/month
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Job Description

When the network goes down at this internet service provider in Mamelodi, you're the one who brings it back. Good for someone who wants to build a solid track record they can put on their CV.

You'll be based at an internet service provider in Mamelodi. Living nearby, or on a taxi route to it, really helps. The first two weeks are spent shadowing someone experienced.

The work, day to day

  • Manage users, groups and conditional access in Entra ID
  • Document network diagrams and change records
  • Run and test backups, and do regular restore drills
  • Troubleshoot load-shedding related outages and UPS failures
  • Configure switches, VLANs, VPNs and firewall rules

Must-haves

  • At least 3 years in systems, network or cloud administration
  • Scripting in PowerShell, Bash or Python
  • Solid TCP/IP, routing, switching and firewall knowledge
  • Strong Windows Server, Active Directory and Microsoft 365 skills, or Linux for Linux posts
  • Clear change management and documentation habits

Extra points for

  • Experience with SIEM tools such as Microsoft Sentinel or Wazuh
  • Infrastructure-as-code with Terraform or Ansible
  • Azure Administrator (AZ-104) or AWS Solutions Architect Associate

What's in it for you

  • Standby allowance and overtime for maintenance windows
  • Funded certification path
  • Medical aid and provident fund
  • Company laptop, phone and home internet allowance

How to apply

  1. Check you meet the must-haves first; recruiters filter on those before anything else.
  2. Get these ready, because shortlisted people are asked for them straight away: short summary of one infrastructure project you led, IT degree or diploma plus certification transcript from Microsoft, Cisco or AWS.
  3. Use the form on this page. It takes about two minutes and you don't need to upload anything yet.
  4. Keep your phone on. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by call, SMS or WhatsApp within 7 working days.

Your application joins the How2Apply talent pool for this role, and we put shortlisted people forward to employers hiring in and around Mamelodi.

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Tips to get shortlisted

  • Mention the environment size, such as "120 VMs, 14 sites, 900 users", as it tells recruiters your level.
  • Include your certification verification links, since many employers check them before the interview.

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Job details
SalaryR50 000 – R70 500/month
Job TypeContract
LocationMamelodi, Gauteng
CategoryIT & Software
Experience9+ years
Posted22 October 2026
Closing Date19 November 2026
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