14 Cloud Operations jobs in South Africa

Cost tracking and budget management

Monitor cloud usage and generate cost analysis reports

Implement cost-saving strategies

Collaborate with Finance & Technical Teams

Identify and mitigate financial risks in cloud services

Matric / Grade 12

Tertiary Qualification - Diploma / Degree in Information Systems or similar

Certifications - Microsoft / AWS / Oracle

Min 2 - 5 years experience within a similar role

Between 3 - 5 Years

About AnywhereNow

Founded in 2010 in the Netherlands,
AnywhereNow
is a global leader in
Enterprise Dialogue Management
. Our vision is simple: to ensure every employee and customer feels heard, understood, and valued.

Today, we're a team of 240 people working remotely across 22 countries, partnering with over 2,000 leading organisations including Mazda, the UN International Organization for Migration, Adecco Group, and the University of Cape Town. Powered by Microsoft Teams and AI-driven insights, we help businesses deliver exceptional customer experiences.

Our culture is rooted in innovation, customer focus, and accountability.

The Opportunity

AnywhereNow is looking for a Head of Cloud Operations who thrives in complexity, leads with clarity, and brings a strategic yet hands-on approach to cloud infrastructure. In this role, you'll be responsible for defining and executing our global cloud operations strategy, ensuring high availability, security, and performance across our Microsoft Azure environments.

You'll lead and mentor the cloud operations team, foster a culture of continuous improvement, and drive operational excellence through automation and data-driven decision-making. Your ability to think systemically, anticipate future needs, and communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders will be key to your success.

As the Head of Cloud Operations, you will play a critical role in ensuring the smooth operation and growth of our SaaS business on the Microsoft Azure platform. You'll be responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of our cloud infrastructure, optimizing performance, and driving operational excellence. If you're passionate about cloud technologies, strategic planning, and leading high-performing teams, this role is for you

This is a global role and you will report into the COO and will work closely with the Global Support Manager, Manager Professional Services, your own Cloud Ops team and other operational departments (Cloud Infra, Product, Sales and Development).

What You'll be Doing

• Provide (technical) leadership and mentorship to cloud engineering teams: lead by example;
• Responsible for defining the cloud operations strategy and collaborate with cross-functional teams to define cloud strategy, architecture and best practices;
• Continuously monitor system performance, identify bottlenecks and optimize resource utilization, all while implementing cost-effective solutions that maintain high availability;
• Ensuring the design, development and implementation of highly available, multi-region solutions within Microsoft Azure;
• Work closely with Azure service providers and vendors to negotiate contracts, manage relationships, and ensure service-level agreements(SLAs) are met;
• Optimize performance and drive operational excellence by identifying areas for process improvement and automation within cloud operations;
• Responsible for overseeing, managing, and administering Microsoft Azure cloud environment at AnywhereNow and for implementing security measures within Azure in order to comply with industry standards, data privacy regulations, and security protocols.
• Be overall responsible for the customer experience and sentiment related to the provision of cloud services. Focus on prevention where possible and fast high quality reactive services where not.
• Co-manage Azure FinOps with Cloud Infrastructure and DevOps teams.

What we're looking for

We hire for
competency
as much as experience. You'll thrive here if you demonstrate:

• Leadership:
  The ability to inspire and motivate others, foster a sense of shared purpose, and lead by example;
• Coaching and mentoring
  : The ability to coach and mentor team members to help them learn and grow in their roles, and to create a culture of continuous learning and improvement;
• Systems thinking:
  The ability to understand the interdependencies and complexities of a business or project, and to develop integrated solutions that are scalable and adaptable to future changes;
• Future oriented:
  The ability to think and plan ahead, anticipate emerging trends, and adapt strategies and actions to align with future possibilities and opportunities;
• Helicopter vision:
  The ability to taking a broader perspective, seeing the big picture rather than concentrating on the detail;
• Customer centricity
  :
  the ability to provide high-quality service (to customers), including understanding their needs, solving problems, and responding to feedback;
• Data Driven Decision Making
  : The ability to conceptualize data models that you can use analyze to assess performance and opportunities, making informed evidence based decisions

You'll need to bring:

• Proven experience with managing, motivating, mentoring, and guiding technical staff to ensure professionalizing within a fast growing company;
• Cloud strategy alignment: has aligned cloud adaptation with business goals previously, and is able to articulate to (non-technical) stakeholders how cloud technologies contribute to organizational success;
• Proven experience in effectively communicating with business leaders, cross-functional teams, external partners and customers;
• Expert in ITIL process management and has proven experience in identifying and defining global uniform process, while being responsible for continuous improvement;
• Understanding of tools like Terraform, ARM templates, or Azure Pipelines for managing infrastructure. Understanding of networking (Azure networking services, incl. virtual networks, subnets, load balancers and DNS configurations);
• Azure cloud expertise: understands how to create, manage, and optimize Azure resources using tools like Azure CLI, Azure Portal, and Azure Resource Management (ARM) templates and has knowledge of Azure security practices, including identity and access management, encryption, and compliance;
• Previously optimized resource usage while managing costs and ensuring high availability with cloud.

Some last notes

AnywhereNow is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We accept difference and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our community.

Please note that we have a background check policy. The background check differs per country and position. If you would like to know more, the recruiters are happy to answer any questions

Company:

We're building the future with robotics. Our work is in integrating robotics and automation into industries like construction and mining.

If you're passionate about cutting-edge technology, solving complex problems, and building systems that push the limits of what is possible in robotics and automation, here is where your skills can make a global impact.

We are a US based company with strong South African roots. Our business started in Joburg in 2005 and later moved to the USA. We are now building out our engineering office's in Cape Town (Century City) and Joburg (Greenstone Hill) to support our US operations and customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Kubernetes Cluster Management:
• Design, deploy, and manage Kubernetes clusters in private cloud environments, ensuring high availability, scalability, and performance.
• Configure and optimize cluster components, including control plane, worker nodes, and networking with Antrea as the CNI plugin and Project Contour for ingress management.
• Implement and maintain Kubernetes RBAC, network policies, and resource quotas to ensure security and efficiency.
• Deployment Automation:
• Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using OpenTofu, integrated with GitLab CI/CD pipelines, to automate the provisioning and management of Kubernetes clusters and related infrastructure.
• Create reusable OpenTofu modules to streamline deployment processes across multiple environments (dev, staging, production).
• Leverage GitLab CI/CD to enable automated, repeatable, and auditable infrastructure deployments.
• Maintain the OpenTofu repository responsible for managing Proxmox hosts and virtual machines (VMs) that host the Kubernetes nodes, ensuring consistent and automated provisioning of underlying infrastructure.
• Secrets Management:
• Implement and manage secure secrets storage and access using OpenBao.
• Configure OpenBao policies, roles, and dynamic secrets for secure integration with Kubernetes workloads.

Monitoring and Troubleshooting:

• Set up monitoring, logging, and alerting for Kubernetes clusters using tools like Prometheus, and Grafana.
• Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to cluster performance, application deployments, and infrastructure automation.
• Collaboration and Documentation:
• Collaborate with development, DevOps, and security teams to align infrastructure with application requirements.
• Document infrastructure configurations, processes, and best practices to ensure knowledge sharing and maintainability.

Skills & Qualifications

• Experience:
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• 5+ years of experience in infrastructure engineering, with at least 3 years focused on Kubernetes deployment and management.
• Proven experience setting up and managing Kubernetes clusters in private cloud environments (e.g., bare-metal with Proxmox).
• Hands-on experience with OpenTofu (Terraform) for Infrastructure as Code
• Expertise in secrets management using OpenBao in production environments.
• Experience with other cloud-native tools like Helm, ArgoCD, or Flux for GitOps workflows.
• Knowledge of security frameworks and compliance standards
• Familiarity with hybrid or multi-cloud environments.
• Technical Skills:
• Deep understanding of Kubernetes architecture, including pods, services, ingress, and operators.
• Proficiency in container runtimes, specifically CRI-O, and orchestration.
• Strong experience with GitLab CI/CD for automating infrastructure and application deployments.
• Familiarity with networking concepts (e.g., VPCs, load balancers, DNS) and expertise in configuring Antrea as the Kubernetes CNI plugin and Project Contour for ingress management.
• Experience with Proxmox for virtual machine management in private cloud setups.
• General
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in cross-functional teams.
• Ability to document complex systems clearly and concisely.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Bachelors Degree or equivalent
• Certifications such as Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA) or Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to R80 000,00 per month

Work Location: In person

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

Job Purpose

This position will report into the BluNova AWS Service Manager and will support in the monitoring and management of BluNova's AWS and application environment including first line business support, in-line with Blue Label support policies and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Triaging emergent issues using a ticketing system.
• Researching, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and identifying solutions to resolve issues.
• Providing updates on the overall health of BluNova applications and systems
• Working with cross-functional teams – both internal and external.
• Following standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate teams.
• Adhering to SLAs for specific issues with respect to the severity of the issue.
• Providing prompt and accurate feedback to customers and stakeholders.
• Documenting knowledge and learnings for the benefit of colleagues and business continuity.
• Provide support and take accountability for enhancements and new developments, particularly focused on AWS cloud infrastructure and software development.

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability
• Optimises Work Processes
• Collaborates
• Adaptability
• Familiarity with AWS serverless infrastructure.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Proficient with scripting and APIs. Ability to work in a small, remote team; especially the ability to communicate clearly regarding any issues experienced on BluNova's Lambdas.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree (BSc.) or Diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent qualification

Experience

• Experience in dealing with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.
• Understanding of distributed and service-oriented architectures.
• Understanding of TCP/IP networking and troubleshooting.
• Proficiency with MS Office, SQL and CloudWatch.

Job Purpose

This position will support in the monitoring and management of BluNova's AWS and application environment including first line business support, in-line with Blue Label support policies and objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Triaging emergent issues using a ticketing system.

• Researching, diagnosing, troubleshooting, and identifying solutions to resolve issues.

• Providing updates on the overall health of BluNova applications and systems

• Working with cross-functional teams – both internal and external.

• Following standard procedures for proper escalation of unresolved issues to the appropriate teams.

• Adhering to SLAs for specific issues with respect to the severity of the issue.

• Providing prompt and accurate feedback to customers and stakeholders.

• Documenting knowledge and learnings for the benefit of colleagues and business continuity.

• Provide support and take accountability for enhancements and new developments, particularly focused on AWS cloud infrastructure and software development.

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability
• Optimises Work Processes
• Collaborates
• Adaptability
• Familiarity with AWS serverless infrastructure.
• Ability to diagnose and troubleshoot technical issues.
• Proficient with scripting and APIs. Ability to work in a small, remote team; especially the ability to communicate clearly regarding any issues experienced on BluNova's Lambdas.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree (BSc.) or Diploma in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology or equivalent qualification

Experience

• Experience in dealing with customers during problem resolution and operating efficiently under pressure.

• Understanding of distributed and service-oriented architectures.

• Understanding of TCP/IP networking and troubleshooting.

• Proficiency with MS Office, SQL and CloudWatch.

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.