Cloud Engineer

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

Overview

An experienced Cloud Engineer is needed to support operations in Polokwane. The role forms part of how the business keeps its it jobs portfolio strong in Limpopo.

The successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Polokwane team on trust, and the Cloud Engineer role will feel that from week one.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the it jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Polokwane much easier.

Our Commitment to Transformation

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Limpopo, 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 Polokwane.

About Polokwane

Working in Polokwane means a place near the Polokwane regional hub, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Limpopo region, and the Polokwane office benefits from those long-standing connections.

Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Polokwane.

Many candidates already living within reach of Polokwane cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Limpopo economy.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The it jobs space in Polokwane offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Limpopo.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Polokwane team member.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
• Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
• Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
• Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
• Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
• Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3

Who We’re Looking For

• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
• Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems

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