Data Center Technician Intern - Cloud Infrastructure

Amazon Web Services (AWS); Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

AWS Data Center Technician Internship in Cape Town offers hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing data center infrastructure. You will work within the Operations team, handling hardware and network diagnostics and learning from experienced AWS technicians on real-world problems.

The six-month, full-time internship runs March/April 2027 and requires on-site presence; successful interns may be considered for a full-time Data Center Technician role depending on business needs and

Qualifications

• Completed or due to complete before internship end date in a related field.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Ability to work well in a team with strong time management.

Responsibilities

• Provide infra support, resolve hardware and networking tickets.
• Learn to install equipment and document solutions.
• Shadow AWS technicians and perform routine server hardware repairs.

Skills

English proficiency

Teamwork

Time management

Education

Higher education qualification (NQF 4-6)

Bachelor's degree in IT or related field

Tools

Linux basics

Networking basics

Ticketing system

Job description

AWS Data Center Technician Internship in Cape Town offers hands-on experience in maintaining and repairing data center infrastructure. You will work within the Operations team, handling hardware and network diagnostics and learning from experienced AWS technicians on real-world problems.

The six-month, full-time internship runs March/April 2027 and requires on-site presence; successful interns may be considered for a full-time Data Center Technician role depending on business needs and