Remote Cloud Operations Apprentice — Mentored Training

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary for apprenticeship

Mentorship from industry experts

Remote work environment

Job summary

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking motivated individuals for a Junior Cloud Operations Apprenticeship. This fully remote, entry-level program offers hands-on exposure to cloud platforms and infrastructure management, with mentorship from experienced engineers and a clear path into a tech career.

You’ll learn monitoring, deployment, security practices, and automation basics while contributing to real projects.

Qualifications

• Interest in cloud computing and IT infrastructure
• Familiarity with operating systems (Linux/Windows)
• Basic networking concepts understood
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills
• Good communication for remote collaboration
• Willingness to participate in a structured apprenticeship
• Must be legally eligible to work in South Africa
• Experience with scripting is a plus

Responsibilities

• Assist in monitoring and maintaining cloud infrastructure (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Troubleshoot basic technical issues related to cloud services
• Learn and implement cloud security best practices under supervision
• Support deployment and management of applications in cloud environments
• Participate in team meetings and contribute to project discussions
• Document operational procedures and system configurations
• Learn to automate routine tasks using scripting languages (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Respond to system alerts and incidents in a timely manner
• Collaborate with senior engineers on infrastructure improvement initiatives
• Engage in continuous learning and professional development related to cloud technologies

Skills

Cloud interest

Linux/Windows basics

Networking basics

Problem-solving

Remote collaboration

Proactive learner

Job description

Placements24 in South Africa is seeking motivated individuals for a Junior Cloud Operations Apprenticeship. This fully remote, entry-level program offers hands-on exposure to cloud platforms and infrastructure management, with mentorship from experienced engineers and a clear path into a tech career.

You’ll learn monitoring, deployment, security practices, and automation basics while contributing to real projects.