Remote Cloud Operations Apprentice — Training & Mentorship

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 123,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive cloud training

Mentorship from engineers

Remote work flexibility

Opportunity to earn cloud certs

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Cloud Operations Apprentice in Nelspruit to build a career in cloud computing and infrastructure management. You will gain hands-on experience with cloud platforms, supporting deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud-based services under experienced engineers.

The program offers mentorship, comprehensive cloud training, and opportunities to earn cloud certifications, with remote work flexibility and occasional team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Interest in cloud computing and IT operations.
• Basic understanding of cloud concepts and platforms.
• Familiarity with Linux and Windows operating systems.
• Knowledge of scripting languages (Python, Bash) is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and proactive approach.
• Good communication and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing and monitoring cloud infrastructure (AWS/Azure/GCP).
• Help deploy and configure cloud services and applications.
• Participate in troubleshooting cloud-related issues.
• Learn and apply automation scripts for operational tasks.
• Monitor performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Support security and compliance in cloud environments.
• Document cloud configurations and procedures.
• Collaborate with development and operations teams.
• Stay current with cloud technologies and best practices.

Skills

Cloud curiosity

Cloud concepts

OS familiarity

Scripting skills

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Matric/IT-focused qualification

Tools

AWS

Azure

GCP

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Junior Cloud Operations Apprentice in Nelspruit to build a career in cloud computing and infrastructure management. You will gain hands-on experience with cloud platforms, supporting deployment, monitoring, and maintenance of cloud-based services under experienced engineers.

The program offers mentorship, comprehensive cloud training, and opportunities to earn cloud certifications, with remote work flexibility and occasional team collaboration.