Cloud Operations Trainee: Mentored & Hybrid Work

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Mentorship

Exposure to AWS/Azure/GCP

Certifications opportunity

Competitive stipend

Remote/hybrid flexibility

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Cloud Operations Trainee in Bloemfontein, offering a structured learning path in cloud infra, deployment, monitoring, and security. You will work with seasoned cloud engineers and contribute to real projects while developing practical skills in leading platforms.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic IT knowledge, and a strong desire to learn. The role blends remote work with in-office presence and provides mentorship, training, and a competitive

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• IT qualification or certifications (e.g., AWS Cloud Practitioner, Azure Fundamentals) advantageous.
• Basic understanding of IT infrastructure concepts and operating systems (Linux/Windows).
• Familiarity with cloud computing concepts (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Hybrid work capability and commute to Bloemfontein for in-office requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring cloud infrastructure performance and availability.
• Learn to deploy and manage cloud resources using infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Support troubleshooting of cloud-related incidents and issues.
• Gain exposure to cloud security best practices.
• Help automate routine operational tasks.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams.
• Document cloud configurations and operational procedures.
• Participate in team meetings and training sessions.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Eagerness to learn

Hybrid collaboration

Education

High school diploma

IT qualification or certifications

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Cloud Operations Trainee in Bloemfontein, offering a structured learning path in cloud infra, deployment, monitoring, and security. You will work with seasoned cloud engineers and contribute to real projects while developing practical skills in leading platforms.

Ideal candidates have a high school diploma, basic IT knowledge, and a strong desire to learn. The role blends remote work with in-office presence and provides mentorship, training, and a competitive