Data Center Tech Intern: Hardware & Networking

Amazon Inc.; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Cape Town offers a six-month Data Center Technician Intern role designed as a potential pathway to full-time employment. Based at a data center facility, the internship requires on-site work with no public transport access and a valid driving license.

You will join the Operations team to maintain hardware and network infrastructure, perform diagnostics and repairs, and learn documentation and installation procedures while collaborating with experienced technicians.

Qualifications

• Completed - or due to complete before internship end date - a higher education qualification (NQF level 4-6) or a Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Hardware Repair, or similar
• Strong technical foundation in IT hardware and networking concepts is required
• Ability to learn and apply new procedures and documentation quickly

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair server hardware and network components
• Assist with installation of equipment and documentation
• Collaborate with AWS technicians to meet SLAs
• Shadow technicians to build diagnostic skills
• Replace drives and failed components following AWS guidance
• Interact with third-party vendors and contractors on site

Skills

Hardware repair

Networking

Troubleshooting

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT

NQF 4-6 qualification

Tools

Linux basics

Ticketing system

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Cape Town offers a six-month Data Center Technician Intern role designed as a potential pathway to full-time employment. Based at a data center facility, the internship requires on-site work with no public transport access and a valid driving license.

You will join the Operations team to maintain hardware and network infrastructure, perform diagnostics and repairs, and learn documentation and installation procedures while collaborating with experienced technicians.