Junior Cloud Engineer Apprentice

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid apprenticeship program

Hybrid work model

Mentorship from cloud engineers

Opportunities for cloud certifications

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Cloud Engineer Apprentice in Bloemfontein to join our IT team. The role blends hands-on cloud work with training across AWS, Azure, and GCP in a hybrid setting.

You will learn to deploy, monitor, and optimize cloud environments while gaining exposure to security best practices and automation. You will work alongside experienced cloud engineers, participate in critical infrastructure projects, and pursue cloud certifications to advance your career in cloud

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, or operating systems.
• Willingness to learn and pursue cloud certifications (AWS, Azure or GCP).
• Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication and teamwork for a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Learn to monitor cloud infrastructure performance, identify issues, and implement solutions.
• Support automation of infrastructure tasks using scripting and configuration management tools.
• Participate in cloud security best practices and implement necessary controls.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams in a hybrid setting to ensure smooth service delivery.

Skills

Foundational IT

Eagerness to learn

Basic scripting

Analytical thinking

Communication

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for an ambitious Junior Cloud Engineer Apprentice to join their innovative IT team in Bloemfontein. This hybrid role is perfect for someone with a foundational understanding of IT infrastructure and a strong desire to specialize in cloud technologies like AWS, Azure, or GCP. You will be trained to manage, deploy, and optimize cloud environments, ensuring reliability, scalability, and security. Working alongside experienced cloud engineers, you will gain practical, hands‑on experience in a collaborative, hybrid setting, contributing to critical infrastructure projects and developing essential skills for a career in cloud computing.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in deploying and managing applications on cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP).
• Learn to monitor cloud infrastructure performance, identify issues, and implement solutions.
• Support the automation of infrastructure tasks using scripting and configuration management tools.
• Participate in cloud security best practices and implement necessary controls.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams in a hybrid work model to ensure smooth service delivery.

Requirements

• A foundational understanding of IT infrastructure, networking, or operating systems.
• Eagerness to learn and gain certifications in major cloud platforms.
• Basic scripting skills (e.g., Python, Bash) are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities for effective collaboration in a hybrid environment.

Benefits

• Paid apprenticeship program with comprehensive training in cloud computing.
• Exposure to cutting-edge cloud technologies and infrastructure.
• Mentorship from seasoned cloud engineers.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between office and remote work.
• Opportunities for professional development and cloud certifications.