Cloud Engineer

A Cloud Engineer is needed in Paarl. The role focuses on consistent delivery, accurate work and clear communication across the Western Cape operation.

Overview

This Cloud Engineer role sits within the it jobs function in Paarl. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Western Cape.

The organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Cloud Engineer taking on this position.

Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Cloud Engineer to step into the it jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Paarl.

What We Offer

Few roles let you see the impact of your work as quickly as this one. Every shift, project and decision in Paarl contributes to real outcomes for clients and colleagues across the it jobs space in Western Cape.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Paarl teams.

Where You’ll Work

Importantly, the environment is hybrid-friendly where the role allows, with collaborative tooling, modern source-control workflows and a strong emphasis on shared ownership of code and incidents.

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Paarl site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.

Core Functions

• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
• Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
• Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
• Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
• Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks

Minimum Requirements

• Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage

Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.