Cloud Support Associate Internship - April 2027 start, Support Engineering

Amazon Inc.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 100,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Mentorship and career development

Networking opportunities with fellow (

Job summary

Amazon is offering a 6‑month internship starting in April 2027 in Cape Town, providing hands-on experience with AWS Cloud Support. Interns will gain exposure to cloud services, hands-on training, and mentorship while working on real customer cases and collaborating with global teams.

Ideal candidates are currently enrolled or graduated in a tech field, with basic scripting and networking knowledge, and a willingness to learn in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of at least one functional scripting language.
• Basic knowledge of Networking and Databases.
• Basic knowledge of Operation Systems Windows and/or Linux.

Responsibilities

• Learn and use ground-breaking technologies.
• Complete AWS certifications.
• Work on projects that improve support-related processes with fellow interns in other locations.
• Design, build and deploy tools/applications for AWS Support Engineers.
• Interact with leading engineers around the world.

Skills

Basic scripting knowledge

Networking knowledge

OS knowledge (Windows/Linux)

Education

Higher education qualification in Tech field (NQF level 6)

Job description

**This is a 6 month internship starting in April 2027**

We’re on the lookout for the curious, those who think big and want to define the world of tomorrow. At Amazon, you will grow into the high impact, visionary person you know you’re ready to be. Every day will be filled with exciting new challenges, developing new skills, and achieving personal growth.

How often can you say that your work changes the world? At Amazon, you’ll say it often. Join us and define tomorrow.

Would you like to use the latest cloud computing technologies? Do you have an interest in helping customers understand application architectures and integration approaches? Are you familiar with best practices for applications, servers, and networks? Do you want to be part of a customer facing technology team helping to ensure the success of AWS as a leading technology organization? Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the market leader and technology forerunner in the cloud business. As a member of the AWS support team you will be at the forefront of this transformational technology, assisting a global list of companies and developers that are taking advantage of a growing set of services and features to run their mission‑critical applications.

As an Amazon intern, you will be interacting with your peers and the AWS global team of full‑time professionals as part of our AWS Cloud Support team. You will benefit from the opportunity to gain experience on our cloud services, hands on training, and learning as you go.

If you fit the description, you could be the person we are looking for. We are a group of smart people, passionate about cloud computing, and believe that world‑class support is critical to customer success.

Come build the future with us.

• AWS Certification (Cloud Practitioner or Solutions Architect - Associate) is preferred
• Unemployed before joining the internship program.
• Under 35 years old at the time of application.
• Qualification must be from an accredited institution of higher education. Must have completed a higher education qualification in a related field (Minimum NQF level 6 qualification).
• In line with applicable legislation, preference will be given to eligible applicants from designated groups (that is, Black people (used as a collective term for Africans, Coloureds, Indians and Chinese) women, and persons with disabilities who are citizens of South Africa). Appointments will be made on merit and in accordance with organisational requirements).

Key job responsibilities

Each day will bring new and exciting challenges on the job while you:

• Learn and use ground‑breaking technologies.
• Complete AWS certifications.
• Work on projects that improve support‑related processes with fellow interns in other locations.
• Design, build and deploy tools/applications for AWS Support Engineers.
• Interact with leading engineers around the world.
• Partner with AWS teams.

A day in the life

Why us?

• The Cloud Support Associate Internship Program provides interns with the technical and functional skills training based on Cloud Support Builder standards.
• On a typical day, a Cloud Support Builder will be primarily responsible for solving customer’s cases through customer contact channels (e.g., telephone, email, and web/live chat). They apply troubleshooting techniques to provide solutions for our customers by thoughtfully working with customers to dive deep into the root cause of an issue.
• A Cloud Support Builder may also develop, train, partner with development teams on complex issues or contact deflection initiatives, participate in new hiring, write tools/script to help the team, or work with leadership on process improvement and strategic initiatives.

About the team

If you’re insatiably curious and always want to learn more, then you’ve come to the right place. Depending on your location, country, job status and other requirements, some or all of the following benefits may be available to you as an intern.

• Competitive pay
• Impactful project and internship/role deliverables
• Networking opportunities with fellow interns
• Internships events such as speaker series, intern panels, Leadership Principles sessions, Amazon writing skills sessions.
• Mentorship and career development

This is an on‑site role located in Cape Town. The internship is a fixed term program, the start date will be April 2027 for a duration of 6 months.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, and leveraging our unique perspectives to scale our impact and grow. Amazon has 13 affinity groups (https://www.aboutamazon.com/affinity-groups), sometimes known as employee resource groups, which bring employees together across businesses and locations around the world. With executive and company sponsorship, these groups play an important role in building internal networks for creating a community, advising Amazon business units, leading in service projects, and reaching out to communities where Amazonians live and work.

If you have a disability and need an adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please contact the Applicant‑Candidate Accommodation Team (ACAT): https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/uk

Basic Qualifications

• Currently enrolled or graduated from a higher education qualification in Tech field (Minimum NQF level 6 qualification). Qualification must be from an accredited institution of higher education.
• Basic knowledge of at least one functional scripting language (e.g., Perl, Python, Ruby, shell scripting).
• Basic knowledge of Networking and Databases.
• Basic knowledge of Operation Systems Windows and/or Linux.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of internet fundamentals and cloud computing concepts.
• Familiarity with Database, Storage, & Big Data concepts.
• Knowledge of Networking fundamentals like CIDR notations, OSI model, DNS, HTTP, TCP/UDP, DHCP, routing, switching, subnets, NAT.
• Comfortable working in a Linux/Unix environment.
• Customer facing work experience.

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.