Data Center Technician Intern: Fast-Track to Full-Time

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

Job summary

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Cape Town is offering a Data Center Technician Intern role designed as a potential pathway to full-time employment. You will work with the Operations team maintaining data center infrastructure and diagnosing hardware and network issues.

The internship runs for six months full-time (40 hours/week), starting in March/April 2027, with on-site work and day schedules Monday to Friday. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Completed — or due to complete before the internship end date — a higher education qualification (NQF level 4 to 6) or a Bachelor's degree in a relevant technical field such as Information Technology, Computer Hardware Repair, or similar
• Professional English proficiency, both written and verbal
• Ability to work well with others in a team environment, with strong time management skills

Responsibilities

• Troubleshooting server hardware alongside experienced AWS technicians
• Meeting SLAs against assigned trouble tickets
• Shadowing AWS technicians during network troubleshooting to build diagnostic skills
• Replacing media (SSDs and HDDs) in accordance with AWS Data Tech guidance
• Performing regular server hardware repairs under guidance of experienced technicians
• Interacting with third-party vendors and contractors on site
• Day-in-the-life look: watch a day in the life of a Data Center Technician

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

English proficiency

Linux basics

Networking basics

Hardware basics

Education

Higher education qualification (NQF 4-6) or Bachelor's in a technical field

Job description

Amazon Web Services (AWS) in Cape Town is offering a Data Center Technician Intern role designed as a potential pathway to full-time employment. You will work with the Operations team maintaining data center infrastructure and diagnosing hardware and network issues.

The internship runs for six months full-time (40 hours/week), starting in March/April 2027, with on-site work and day schedules Monday to Friday. Strong teamwork and communication are essential.