Chief Engineer, Dceo

Amazon Data Services South Africa; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A global cloud computing leader is seeking a Technical Operations Manager in Cape Town to oversee data center infrastructure. This role involves managing maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems, leading technical responses, and driving innovation for operational efficiency. Ideal candidates possess a Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and proven leadership in technical environments. Strong knowledge of UPS and backup systems is required. Join a diverse team dedicated to excellence in cloud services.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Mentorship opportunities

Work-life balance initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Proven leadership experience in technical environments.
• Expertise in critical infrastructure systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day maintenance of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Lead the response for facility-related technical challenges.
• Develop new practices for operational efficiency.

Skills

Leadership experience in technical engineering environments

Knowledge of mission-critical infrastructure and equipment

Proficiency in electrical safety practices

Understanding of UPS and backup generator systems

Basic IT programs competence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Electrical engineering certifications

Job description

Transform critical data center infrastructure and become the technical guardian of Amazon Web Services' operational excellence in Cape Town.

You'll drive innovation, ensure peak performance of complex mechanical and electrical systems, and lead a team that keeps our global technology backbone running seamlessly.

Your leadership will directly impact the reliability and performance of our data center facilities, transforming technical challenges into seamless technological solutions.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Oversee Technical Operations: Manage day‑to‑day maintenance of mechanical, electrical, and life safety systems with precision and expertise.
• Lead Technical Response: Act as the primary escalation point for facility‑related technical challenges, implementing swift and effective solutions.
• Drive Innovation: Develop and deploy new standard practices for engineering operations and continuously improve operational efficiency.
• Training and Development: Provide comprehensive guidance and mentorship to Engineering Operations Technicians.
• Project Management: Coordinate large‑scale infrastructure projects from conception to completion, collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

A Day in the Life

You'll navigate through data center operations, troubleshoot sophisticated equipment, coordinate maintenance projects, and ensure our infrastructure remains resilient and efficient.

About the Team

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensures our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on.

We work on the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help. You'll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles.

You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

Diverse Experiences

AWS values diverse experiences. Even if you do not meet all of the qualifications and skills listed in the job description, we encourage candidates to apply. If your career is just starting, hasn’t followed a traditional path, or includes alternative experiences, don’t let it stop you from applying.

Why AWS?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the world’s most comprehensive and broadly adopted cloud platform. We pioneered cloud computing and never stopped innovating — that’s why customers from the most successful startups to global companies trust our robust suite of products and services to power their businesses.

Inclusive Team Culture

Here at AWS, it’s in our nature to learn and be curious. Our employee‑led affinity groups foster a culture of inclusion that empowers us to be proud of our differences. Ongoing events and learning experiences, including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and Amaze Con (gender diversity) conferences, inspire us to never stop embracing our uniqueness.

Mentorship & Career Growth

We’re continuously raising our performance bar as we strive to become Earth’s Best Employer. That’s why you’ll find endless knowledge‑sharing, mentorship and other career‑advancing resources here to help you develop into a better‑rounded professional.

Work / Life Balance

We value work‑life harmony. Achieving success at work should never come at the expense of sacrifices at home, which is why flexible work hours and arrangements are part of our culture. When we feel supported in the workplace and at home, there’s nothing we can’t achieve in the cloud.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering.
• Proven leadership experience in technical engineering environments.
• Expert knowledge of mission‑critical infrastructure and equipment.
• Proficiency in electrical safety practices.
• Strong understanding of UPS, backup generator systems, and mechanical infrastructure.
• Competence in basic IT programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced certifications in electrical engineering.
• Experience with complex project management.
• Demonstrated ability to lead tactical response teams.
• In‑depth knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Strong cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Experience in critical event response and management.

Equal Opportunity & Employment Equity

Amazon is an equal opportunities employer, and we value your passion to discover, invent, simplify and build. We welcome applications from all members of society irrespective of age, sex, disability, sexual orientation, race, religion or belief. Amazon is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from South African citizens who are members of designated groups who may contribute to Employment Equity within the workplace and the further diversification of ideas. In this regard, the relevant laws and principles associated with Employment Equity will be considered when appointing potential candidates. We are required by law to verify your ability to work lawfully in South Africa. Amazon requires that you submit a copy of either your identity document or your passport and any applicable work permit if you are a foreign national, along with an updated curriculum vitae. Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers.

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