11 Cloud Manager jobs in South Africa

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Century City, Cape Town – Onsite

R720,000 – R960,000 CTC per annum

5+ years' experience

About the role

We're looking for an experienced Cloud Infrastructure Engineer to design, build, and manage private cloud environments that support high-performance systems. This role will suit someone with strong Kubernetes expertise, a solid grasp of automation, and an interest in working with modern infrastructure technologies.

Key responsibilities

• Build, configure, and manage Kubernetes clusters in private cloud environments.
• Automate deployments and infrastructure using Infrastructure as Code (OpenTofu/Terraform) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Manage secrets securely across environments.
• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting with tools like Prometheus and Grafana.
• Troubleshoot cluster and infrastructure issues.
• Work closely with development, DevOps, and security teams to align systems with business needs.

Requirements

• 5+ years' experience in infrastructure engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Kubernetes.
• Strong skills in Kubernetes, Proxmox, OpenTofu/Terraform, and CI/CD (GitLab).
• Experience with secrets management tools such as OpenBao.
• Good knowledge of networking, containers, and private cloud environments.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Relevant degree or equivalent qualification.

What's on offer

• R720k – R960k annual CTC
• Medical aid contribution
• In-office role, Century City

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: R720 000,00 - R960 000,00 per year

Application Question(s):

• Do you have strong skills in Kubernetes, Proxmox, OpenTofu/Terraform, and CI/CD (GitLab)?
• Do you have good knowledge of networking, containers, and private cloud environments?

Education:

• Bachelors (Required)

Experience:

• Infrastructure Engineering: 5 years (Required)
• Kubernetes: 3 years (Required)
• Cloud Engineering: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

MagicOrange is a globally recognized leader in the IT Financial Management Software market, as acknowledged by Gartner. With customers and a strong presence on four continents, we are a Software as a Service (SaaS) provider in a high-growth phase. Our mission is to empower individuals and organizations, enhancing their value through our innovative software solutions

Location: Durban - KwaZulu Natal, South Africa

Position Summary:

Execute tasks related to MagicOrange's IT infrastructure, assist in the operational layer of our SaaS platform estate, and ensure security governance. Provide operational resilience, secure cloud usage, and consistent IT support across a globally distributed, hybrid workforce.

Key Responsibilities

Cloud Infrastructure & SaaS Operations

• Oversee and optimize the suite of SaaS platforms and operational tools used across the business to ensure seamless day-to-day functionality, efficiency, and support for all users.
• Maintain end-user computing, network operations, and endpoint protection to ensure operational continuity and user satisfaction.
• Implement tooling, automation, and remote support models for globally distributed and hybrid workforces.
• Administer Microsoft Entra ID, including provisioning, monitoring, and performance optimization.

Azure Governance & Compliance

• Configure and maintain Azure Policy, Blueprints, and Compliance Manager to align with ISO 27001, GDPR, POPIA, SOC II, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Create dashboards and evidence packs for auditors, executives, and clients, automating compliance reporting and remediation tasks.

ISMS & Security Framework Ownership

• Collaborate with the CISO Office on maintaining and enhancing the ISO 27001 ISMS, including contributing technical input for the Statement of Applicability and participating in internal/external audits as needed.
• Ensure IT infrastructure and cloud tooling align with the compliance goals set for ISO 27001, SOC 2, POPIA, and GDPR.
• Support the CISO in conducting risk assessments related to infrastructure and SaaS operations and contribute to the IT-specific entries in the centralized risk register.

Identity & Access Management

• Implement and maintain identity services and access controls (e.g. RBAC, MFA, PIM) in accordance with IAM policies and governance.
• Enforce least-privilege access via automated policy enforcement and periodic reviews.

SaaS Licensing & Software Asset Management

• Manage Microsoft EA/CSP and other enterprise SaaS subscriptions.
• Develop and maintain a licensing compliance framework and optimize cost forecasting.

Incident Response & Resilience

• Execute incident response procedures under the direction of the CISO Office, coordinate with partners on infrastructure-related aspects, and implement technical corrective actions post-incident.
• Conduct post-incident investigations and implement corrective actions.

People & Vendor Management

• Collaborate with MSPs, security partners, and SaaS vendors.
• Ensure cost-efficiency across infrastructure and tooling.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work with Product, Finance, HR, and Engineering teams to align IT operations with strategic business goals.
• Present technical KPIs, risks, and compliance status to non-technical executives and client stakeholders.

IT Operations & Support Responsibilities

• Handle issues with screens, docking stations, laptops, and printers, as well as provide necessary cords.
• Set up workstations, perform hardware upgrades (RAM, batteries), and manage cables.
• Manage the employee onboarding process, conduct access audits, and update general user information in systems like Microsoft Teams and email.

Required Skills & Experience

• 6–8 years in IT infrastructure, SaaS operations, or IT security.
• Diploma/Degree in IT.
• 3+ years working with Microsoft Azure environments.
• Proven experience with distributed teams, SaaS platforms, and remote support operations.
• Demonstrated involvement in ISO 27001, SOC 2, or GDPR/POPIA compliance programs.
• Strong knowledge of firewall/router technologies and network security concepts
• Proficiency with administrating Windows OS and Servers.
• Experience with Active Directory (Entra ID), DNS/DHCP
• Microsoft Exchange, Office365, Microsoft Intune, Microsoft Defender365 experience is desired.
• Hands-on experience with monitoring and diagnostic tools
• Experience supporting on-prem and Azure-hosted environments
• Ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure issues independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Relevant IT certifications (e.g., CompTIA, Microsoft, Cisco).
• Familiarity with ITSM and ISMS platforms.
• Multi-cloud awareness (Azure, AWS, GCP).

Join us at MagicOrange and help shape the future of IT Financial Management and FinOps Software by ensuring our customers achieve the highest levels of satisfaction and success.

MagicOrange is an equal opportunity employer, committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We value and appreciate the diverse contributions and perspectives of all our employees.

Senior Cloud Infrastructure Specialist – Azure

Location: Remote

Job Summary:

• We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Cloud Infrastructure Specialist with a focus on Microsoft Azure to join our IT team.
• The ideal candidate will have a solid technical background in designing, implementing, and managing Azure cloud infrastructure.
• With over 7 years of experience and a degree in Information Technology or a related field, you will be responsible for driving cloud infrastructure strategies, ensuring optimal performance, scalability, and security of our cloud environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Cloud Infrastructure Design and Implementation:

• Lead the design, implementation, and management of scalable and secure Azure cloud infrastructure solutions.
• Collaborate with architects, developers, and other IT teams to design cloud-based solutions that meet business requirements.
• Oversee the deployment of Azure IaaS and PaaS services, including virtual machines, storage accounts, and networking components.

Cloud Management and Optimization:

• Monitor and manage cloud infrastructure to ensure high availability, performance, and security.
• Implement and maintain Azure governance frameworks, including policies, role-based access control (RBAC), and resource tagging.
• Optimize cloud resources for cost efficiency and operational effectiveness, including regular assessments and right-sizing of resources.

Security and Compliance:

• Ensure cloud infrastructure is secure and compliant with industry standards and regulations.
• Implement security best practices, including identity and access management, encryption, network security groups, and security monitoring.
• Conduct regular security assessments and audits to identify and mitigate potential risks.

Automation and Scripting:

• Develop and maintain automation scripts using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or other scripting languages to automate cloud operations and deployments.
• Implement Infrastructure as Code (IaC) practices using tools like ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure DevOps.
• Continuously improve cloud automation processes to enhance efficiency and reduce manual intervention.

Disaster Recovery and Backup:

• Design and implement disaster recovery (DR) solutions and backup strategies to ensure business continuity.
• Regularly test and validate DR plans to ensure they meet organizational requirements and recovery objectives.
• Manage data protection services, including Azure Backup and Site Recovery, to safeguard critical data and workloads.

Collaboration and Support:

• Provide expert guidance and support to development teams, IT operations, and business units regarding Azure cloud infrastructure.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to troubleshoot and resolve cloud infrastructure issues.
• Lead cloud infrastructure-related projects and initiatives, ensuring they are delivered on time and within budget.

Documentation and Reporting:

• Create and maintain comprehensive documentation for cloud infrastructure designs, configurations, and processes.
• Generate regular reports on cloud usage, performance, and cost, providing insights and recommendations to management.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of Azure services, features, and best practices.

Educational Background:

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Azure certifications (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Azure Administrator Associate).

Experience:

• Minimum of 10+ years of experience in IT infrastructure, with at least 5 years focused on cloud infrastructure.
• Extensive experience with Microsoft Azure, including design, implementation, and management of cloud solutions.
• Strong background in networking, virtualization, storage, and security within cloud environments.
• Expertise in Azure services such as Virtual Machines, Azure Active Directory, Virtual Networks, Storage Accounts, and Azure Security Center.
• Proficiency in scripting and automation using PowerShell, Azure CLI, or similar tools.
• Experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using ARM templates, Terraform, or Azure DevOps.
• Experience with multi-cloud environments, particularly AWS or Google Cloud, is a plus.
• Familiarity with DevOps practices and tools, including CI/CD pipelines and containerization.

Software Engineer (Cloud Infrastructure)
Job Title: Software Engineer – Cloud Infrastructure
Location: Johannesburg
Job Level: Software Engineer
Experience Required: 5+ years
Job Description
The Credit Risk Team at KPMG is looking for a
Software Engineer
with a strong background in
cloud infrastructure
to help implement and maintain the technical architecture for the productionalisation of credit risk models and applications onto cloud platforms. This role will involve designing scalable and secure systems to host the credit risk solutions, ensuring seamless integration with various systems, and optimizing performance for real-time access to financial risk models.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement cloud-based solutions to host financial risk models and applications.
• Ensure the scalability, security, and reliability of cloud-hosted solutions (AWS, Azure, or GCP).
• Collaborate with Python model developers to integrate the credit risk models with cloud infrastructure and client ERP systems.
• Work with the development team to build APIs and backend services to expose model outputs to UI components and visualization tools (e.g., Power BI).
• Automate deployment and monitoring processes using cloud-native tools and DevOps practices.
• Provide ongoing support and enhancements to the cloud infrastructure as required.
• Work closely with the IT team to ensure that the hosting environment adheres to company security policies and compliance standards.

Skills & Qualifications

• A degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience in software engineering and cloud infrastructure development.
• Proficiency in cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP) and knowledge of related services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS, etc.
• Experience with containerization technologies (Docker, Kubernetes) and CI/CD pipelines.
• Strong knowledge of programming languages (Python, Java, , etc.) and frameworks.
• Familiarity with database technologies (SQL, NoSQL).
• Experience integrating APIs and managing data flow between different systems.
• Solid understanding of cloud security best practices and compliance standards.
• Ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and provide technical leadership where necessary.

South African Technology & Innovation Centre (
SATIC
) is the latest part of PwC, a global brand delivering services for the biggest clients in the world. PwC leads the way in human led, technology enabled professional services, working with clients to transform their business and make it fit for the future.

We are looking for candidates who bring in-depth market experience, who see technology as a way to enable and drive human innovation and who want to be a part of a community of solvers, to tackle the biggest challenges in society.

If you are looking for a career where every day is different, where challenges are complex and where you can make a real difference, then we want to hear from you. By choosing to join SATIC, you are choosing to work with teams all over the world, harnessing the power of world leading tech and making a difference to real people's lives.

Role overview:

We are seeking a skilled and forward-thinking
Salesforce Data Cloud Developer
at Senior Associate grade, to join our growing Salesforce team, to either be based in
Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban
or
*Gqeberha
. In this role, you will be responsible for designing, developing, and optimizing solutions using
Salesforce Data Cloud *
to unify customer data, enable real-time engagement, and power intelligent, data-driven business decisions.

You will work closely with architects, analysts, and other Salesforce professionals to implement and extend Data Cloud capabilities — including data ingestion, identity resolution, harmonization, and activation across channels. Your role is pivotal in enabling a single source of truth and helping the business leverage real-time data to enhance customer experiences and operational insights.

Requirements:

Qualifications / Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Data Engineering, Information Systems, or related field
• Salesforce
  Platform Developer I
  (required) and
  Platform Developer II
  certifications (preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Salesforce certifications such as:

- Salesforce Data Cloud Consultant
(preferred or in progress)

- Salesforce Platform Developer I / II

- Salesforce Integration Architecture Designer

• Experience with
  Marketing Cloud
  ,
  CDP competitors
  (e.g., Segment, Adobe RTCDP), or
  data lakes
  .
• Knowledge of
  privacy frameworks
  and
  consent management
  in CDP contexts

Experience & Skills:

• 5+ years of Salesforce development experience with at least
  1+ year in Salesforce Data Cloud
  or similar Customer Data Platforms (CDPs).
• Strong understanding of data management concepts, identity resolution, and customer 360 strategies.
• Hands-on experience with
  data modeling
  ,
  transformation
  , and
  segmentation
  in Salesforce Data Cloud.
• Familiarity with
  APIs
  ,
  ETL pipelines
  ,
  CDP connectors
  , and
  real-time data processing
  .
• Proficiency in
  SQL
  ,
  JSON
  , and working with structured and semi-structured data.
• Experience integrating Salesforce Data Cloud with other Salesforce clouds or external systems.

Responsibilities:

• Design and implement
  Salesforce Data Cloud
  solutions, including
  data ingestion
  ,
  data modeling
  ,
  identity resolution
  , and
  segmentation
  .
• Develop and manage
  data streams
  from internal and external systems into Data Cloud using connectors, APIs, and ETL tools.
• Define and configure
  data model objects (DMOs)
  ,
  calculated insights
  , and
  unified profiles
  to enable customer 360 views.
• Work with stakeholders to understand data sources, transformation logic, and activation requirements.
• Build and deploy
  data transformations
  ,
  harmonization rules
  , and
  real-time segmentations
  using Data Cloud tools.
• Integrate Data Cloud with
  Salesforce Marketing Cloud
  ,
  Service Cloud
  , and other platforms to enable personalized engagement.
• Monitor data pipeline performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize for scalability and efficiency.
• Collaborate with the data governance and compliance teams to ensure
  data security
  ,
  privacy
  , and
  regulatory alignment
  (e.g., GDPR).
• Stay current with Salesforce Data Cloud product updates, best practices, and release features

Job Title:
IT Cloud Services Account Manager / Sales Executive

Location:
Fully Remote (Must Work Eastern Standard Time)

Employment Type:
Full-Time

About the Company

We are a U.S.-based provider of
high-touch managed IT and cloud services
, delivering far more than standard AWS or Azure offerings. Our expertise lies in
comprehensive IT management
— integrating cloud infrastructure, virtualization, server management, database interoperability, reporting services, and cybersecurity.

Our clients are
technically sophisticated organizations
that value deep expertise, hands-on support, and a true partnership approach.

About the Role

We're seeking an experienced
IT Cloud Services Account Manager / Sales Executive
to join our remote team. This individual will be responsible for developing new client relationships, managing key accounts, and driving growth across our cloud and managed IT services portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong understanding of
cloud migrations
,
hybrid environments
, and
managed service delivery
, along with an established network within the cloud and IT services ecosystem.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with enterprise and mid-market clients across the U.S.
• Identify opportunities for
  cloud migrations
  ,
  performance optimization
  , and
  reliability improvements
  in clients' existing cloud environments.
• Articulate and position the value of high-touch, fully managed IT services — beyond standard AWS or Azure offerings.
• Leverage existing industry contacts to open doors and build a sustainable sales pipeline.
• Collaborate with technical and delivery teams to design and present tailored cloud and IT management solutions.
• Drive the full sales cycle: prospecting, needs assessment, proposal, negotiation, and closing.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and client records using CRM tools.

Requirements

• Proven experience in
  cloud services or managed IT services sales
  (AWS, Azure, or hybrid environments).
• Strong understanding of
  cloud migration strategies
  ,
  virtualization
  , and
  managed service delivery models
  .
• Established
  industry network
  or client base preferred.
• Excellent communication and consultative selling skills; able to engage technical and executive-level stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Must be available to work
  Eastern Standard Time (EST)
  hours.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling high-value or consultative IT services to enterprise clients.
• Familiarity with cloud cost optimization, performance tuning, and cybersecurity within cloud environments.
• Technical fluency to collaborate effectively with solution architects and engineers.

What We Offer

• Fully remote position aligned to U.S. Eastern Time.
• Competitive base salary with uncapped commission structure.
• Opportunity to represent a company known for
  expert-level, hands-on IT and cloud management
  .
• Collaborative, supportive team environment focused on growth and innovation.