8 Cloud Strategy jobs in South Africa
AWS Cloud Solutions Architect
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MAIN PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
The AWS Cloud Solutions Architect will partner with the AWS brand and sales teams to design, architect, and, where feasible, assist in implementing AWS services and solutions for business partners and their clients. This role provides technical guidance, showcases the value of AWS solutions, and supports partners throughout their AWS journey, helping them grow their AWS business.
The role requires solving complex business challenges using AWS services, managing the technical sales cycle, conducting technical demonstrations, delivering enablement workshops, and engaging with partners and clients as a trusted technical advisor.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Engage weekly with AWS vendor technical counterparts to stay aligned on solutions, updates, and technical support.
- Conduct at least four proactive technical engagements per month with business partners to provide guidance and solution recommendations.
- Collaborate with sales teams to participate in at least four partner engagements per month, supporting technical sales initiatives.
- Deliver all technical pre- and post-sales activities as required by the AWS brand, ensuring timely and accurate execution.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance to partners and clients, assisting them in understanding and leveraging AWS services and solutions.
- Conduct technical demonstrations, workshops, and enablement sessions to showcase AWS value propositions and solutions.
- Support partners in progressing through the AWS Partner Journey and expanding their AWS business footprint.
- Maintain comprehensive communication with all stakeholders regarding project updates, technical recommendations, and solution delivery.
REQUIREMENTS:
Internal training associated with competencies:
- During the first week of your employment, you'll be presented with a meticulously crafted learning map designed to guide you through your on-the-job training experience seamlessly.
- Must obtain and maintain relevant AWS certifications to stay current with cloud technology and remain effective in the role.
REQUIREMENTS:
- BSc in Computer Science or related tertiary education qualification in IT.
- AWS Solutions Architect Professional. (Essential)
- AWS DevOps Engineer Professional, AWS Specialty Certifications. (Preferred)
- Willing to obtain and maintain relevant AWS certifications to stay current with cloud technology and remain effective in the role as outlined by the employer.
SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Technical Skills
- In-depth knowledge of AWS services, cloud architecture, and technical protocols.
- Strong understanding of networking (TCP/IP, DNS, HTTP, IP addressing).
- Experience with scripting languages, relational databases, and NoSQL technologies.
- Solid experience in using AWS CloudFormation and deep knowledge and understanding of infrastructure as code (YAML or JSON).
- Expertise in cloud security concepts.
- Knowledge of AWS Organizations, Control Tower, Landing Zones, and cost optimization strategies.
- Familiarity with AWS Partner Network (APN) programs, offerings, competencies, and specialities is advantageous.
Interpersonal & Communication Skills:
- Strong consultative approach with proven relationship-building skills.
- Ability to establish trust and become a technical advisor to partners and clients.
- Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills to convey complex technical concepts clearly.
ABILITY TO MEET JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- 3-5 years of technical experience in a cloud solutions architecture position.
- Experience with cloud computing technologies, enterprise architecture, and enterprise application integration.
- Hands-on experience with servers, storage, networking, and cloud infrastructure management.
- Experience with Linux, Unix, Solaris, Ubuntu, and Windows operating systems.
OFFICE REQUIREMENTS:
- Office-based working environment.
- Semi-formal dress code.
- 08:00 – 17:00
- Excellent international business language skills (English), both written and verbal.
- Excellent presentation skills.
- Reliable transport to and from the office.
NOTE:
- This is a permanent position subject to a successful three-month probationary period.
- You will be required to perform such duties as reasonably required by the business.
- Your job description may be amended from time to time if it is valid and reasonable.
- You will serve the Company or any Associated Entity in such capacity as management may reasonably require.
- Duties must be performed` faithfully, diligently, and to the best of your abilities.
- You agree to use your best endeavors to promote the best interests of the Company and any Associated Entity.
- You may be required, within reason, to work outside of set duties and/or perform
Assistant Vice President-Architecture-Cloud Architecture
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Job Description: We are seeking a skilled Multi-Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This role focuses on delivering highly available, secure, and scalable solutions while driving automation and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong operational acumen, automation skills, and the ability to collaborate across global teams.
Responsibilities: Cloud Infrastructure & Operations
Design, deploy, monitor, and manage multi-cloud solutions across AWS, Azure, and GCP.
Manage networking components such as VNETs, subnets, NSGs, load balancers, and gateways.
Perform storage management (blobs, files, queues, tables) and backup policy enhancements.
Ensure compliance for new regions and cloud policies.
Monitor alerts, activity logs, and log analytics workspaces.
Conduct vulnerability management and troubleshooting across cloud environments.
Maintain golden images and implement CI/CD pipelines for deployments.
Infrastructure as Code & Automation
Design, implement, and maintain IaC workflows using Terraform and Ansible.
Develop automation scripts (Python, Bash, etc.) to optimize cloud operations.
Integrate GenAI service catalog models and AIOps tools for enhanced operational efficiency.
Research and implement emerging tools and frameworks to improve cloud management.
Cloud Governance & Collaboration
Apply ITIL best practices for cloud operations and incident management.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams for cloud automation, optimization, and project reviews.
Capture and measure cloud quality metrics to ensure operational excellence.
Propose best-fit cloud solutions based on new requirements and business needs.
Qualifications:
• Deep knowledge of AWS, Azure, and GCP tools and best practices.Strong networking knowledge (DNS, DHCP, HTTP, IP addressing, LAN/WAN, TCP/IP, switches, routers, firewalls).
Experience with cloud solutions: IaaS, PaaS, BCDR, OSS, Infra.
Hands-on experience with Terraform, Ansible, CI/CD pipelines, and automation scripting.
Familiarity with Azure Security Center, Azure Monitor, and cloud compliance standards.
Exposure to GenAI/AIOps integration and AI-driven cloud operations is a plus.
Excellent problem-solving, collaboration, and communication skills.
In alignment with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to applicants from historically underrepresented groups/ aligned with our EE targets
Assistant Vice President-Architecture-Cloud Architecture
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Job Description: We are seeking a forward-thinking Enterprise Cloud Contact Center Architect to lead implementation of innovative, cloud-based contact center solutions. This role will be pivotal in shaping the future of customer experience by leveraging cloud platforms, AI/ML technologies, and multi-channel capabilities to deliver scalable, seamless, and customer-centric solutions
Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities
- Lead the implementation, and operationalization of cloud contact center architectures using platforms such as Amazon Connect, Genesys PureCloud, and NICE CXone .
- Architect and deploy microservices-based solutions that support scalability, resilience, and high performance.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives by incorporating AI/ML technologies (chatbots, voice bots, sentiment analysis, etc.) into the contact center ecosystem.
- Enable multi-channel engagement (voice, chat, video, social media) to enhance customer experiences.
- Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams ( engineering, product, operations ) to integrate CCaS solutions with enterprise systems.
- Provide thought leadership in contact center transformation, including process optimization, workforce management, and customer journey mapping.
- Define and contribute to best practices, governance, and standards for CCaS architecture and delivery.
- Stay current on emerging technologies and industry trends, translating them into actionable strategies.
Qualifications: Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's/Master's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field .
- Proven expertise in implementing, and managing contact center architectures at enterprise scale.
- Strong understanding of AI/ML technologies and their application within the contact center domain.
- Hands-on experience with Amazon Connect, Genesys PureCloud, and NICE CXone .
- Industry experience in insurance, utilities, healthcare, or related domains is a plus.
- Relevant certifications (e.g., AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Contact Center, Genesys, NICE CXone) preferred.
- Contributions to open-source projects, publications, or thought leadership in contact center technologies would be advantageous.
In alignment with the Employment Equity Act, preference will be given to applicants from historically underrepresented groups/ aligned with our EE targets
Assistant Vice President-Architecture-Cloud Architecture
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We are seeking a skilled Multi-Cloud Engineer to design, deploy, and manage cloud infrastructure across AWS, Azure, and GCP. This role focuses on delivering highly available, secure, and scalable solutions while driving automation and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate combines technical expertise with strong operational acumen, automation skills, and the ability to collaborate across global teams.
Domain Advisor Senior Specialist - Cloud Architecture & Advisory (CAA)
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At SAP, we enable you to bring out your best. Our company culture is focused on collaboration and a shared passion to help the world run better. How? We focus every day on building the foundation for tomorrow and creating a workplace that embraces differences, values flexibility, and is aligned to our purpose-driven and future-focused work. We offer a highly collaborative, caring team environment with a strong focus on learning and development, recognition for your individual contributions, and a variety of benefit options for you to choose from.
**PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES**
Change has always been part of business, but today's environment forces us to deal with change - both good and bad - faster than ever before. New technologies are changing how we live and work, and COVID, climate change and geopolitical tensions expose how fragile our world is. Only companies that can adapt quickly will thrive. You need to work more agile, more intelligently, more efficiently to point out new ways. And doing so takes more than just a technical migration to the cloud.
RISE with SAP brings together everything you need to transform your business in the way that works best for you - regardless of your point of departure or how fast you want to move. And because we know that transformation is a journey, not a destination, RISE with SAP allows you to change not only once, but to continually transform - and we are with you during every step of the way. One of the key deployment options for our customers is a Private Cloud environment. SAP provides comprehensive cloud infrastructure and managed service offerings for the private cloud and therefore acting as an essential part of the overall Cloud Strategy of SAP. RISE with SAP, private edition enables you to safeguard your existing SAP ERP investment while benefiting from a new level of flexibility. Tailor the software to meet your specific needs, retain the company-specific configurations and customizations of your SAP ERP system, and access the latest capabilities that give your company a competitive advantage.
SAP allows customers to run their SAP S/4 HANA, and HANA applications, including SAP® Business Suite powered by SAP HANA and SAP NetWeaver® Business Warehouse powered by SAP HANA, in a managed private cloud environment either in SAP's own datacenters, IaaS Hyperscalers and in customers' existing datacenters with our RISE with SAP, Private Cloud, Customer Datacenter option. SAP has established strategic partnerships with the major public cloud providers, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP), to offer customers choice for their SAP private cloud deployment.
Being part of SAP's Customer Success organization, we are looking for highly motivated and customer-focused team members to strengthen the Cloud Architecture & Advisory team (CAA). The Cloud Architect acts as a primary point of contact for all technical topics from customer perspective and is working closely with all the other internal teams.
**EXPECTATIONS AND TASKS**
This is a customer facing role where you will support the sales teams during the entire cycle of a Cloud deal. Following are the key tasks that this role will perform:
+ Present in detail technical and operational aspects of the RISE with SAP Private Cloud.
+ Present the requirements and value proposition for SAP private cloud on hyperscalers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
+ Conduct technical assessment workshops with customers to define the future cloud architecture and plan the migration roadmap together with partners, System Integrators, and or SAP Professional Services.
+ Guide customers on non-functional capabilities such Business Continuity, Cybersecurity & Compliance, Networking, Technical Operations, and service consumption.
+ Work with other teams within the Customer success board area to generate pricing and provide ongoing deal support to sales teams.
+ Own the technical discussions with the customer and act as the orchestrator of experts to obtain expertise from the SAP delivery organization as required.
**EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS / SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES**
+ Bachelor's / Master's degree in Engineering or Computer Science, Business Administration required from an accredited university.
+ High proficiency in customer communications and presentations is required.
+ High proficiency in the SAP product portfolio, offerings, and industry solutions.
+ Good understanding of SAP solutions (releases, platform interdependencies etc.).
+ Good understanding of operational aspects (Application and Technical) of SAP solutions in a cloud environment.
+ Good understanding of capabilities of at least one Hyperscaler (AWS; MS Azure or GCP).
+ Ability and willingness to be part of a global team of Cloud Architects.
+ Willingness to undertake customer related travel on short notice.
+ Fluency in English is a MUST, other language(s) will be an asset.
**WORK EXPERIENCE**
+ 8 years of customer facing SAP Consulting experience.
+ 8 years of solution design, enterprise architecture and or SAP implementation.
+ Experience in a customer facing pre-sales role is an advantage.
+ Experience and/or certification(s) with IaaS Providers (AWS, MS Azure or GCP) and data centres is a big advantage.
+ Cybersecurity & Compliance expertise.
+ SAP Application Lifecycle Management and or SAP Operations.
+ ITSM, Service Design & Delivery.
+ SAP HANA and S/4 HANA skills would be very helpful.
**Bring out your best**
SAP innovations help more than four hundred thousand customers worldwide work together more efficiently and use business insight more effectively. Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end business application software and related services for database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. As a cloud company with two hundred million users and more than one hundred thousand employees worldwide, we are purpose-driven and future-focused, with a highly collaborative team ethic and commitment to personal development. Whether connecting global industries, people, or platforms, we help ensure every challenge gets the solution it deserves. At SAP, you can bring out your best.
**We win with inclusion**
SAP's culture of inclusion, focus on health and well-being, and flexible working models help ensure that everyone - regardless of background - feels included and can run at their best. At SAP, we believe we are made stronger by the unique capabilities and qualities that each person brings to our company, and we invest in our employees to inspire confidence and help everyone realize their full potential. We ultimately believe in unleashing all talent and creating a better and more equitable world.
SAP is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to the values of Equal Employment Opportunity and provide accessibility accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAP and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to Recruiting Operations Team:
For SAP employees: Only permanent roles are eligible for the SAP Employee Referral Program, according to the eligibility rules set in the SAP Referral Policy ( . Specific conditions may apply for roles in Vocational Training.
**EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability:**
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.
Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.
Requisition ID: | Work Area: Sales Support | Expected Travel: 0 - 10% | Career Status: Professional | Employment Type: Regular Full Time | Additional Locations: #LI-Hybrid.
Cloud Computing Robot
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Cloud Platform Integration: Certified proficiency in AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
Containerization & Orchestration: Kubernetes, Docker, and Terraform-based deployment
AI/ML Operationalization: Experience deploying and managing machine learning models at scale
Security Protocols: Knowledge of Zero-Trust frameworks, encryption, and compliance standards (GDPR, HIPAA)
Fault Tolerance: Automated backup, disaster recovery, and high-availability design
Qualification:
Tertiary is preferred
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Digital Cloud Solution Architecture IC5
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Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Date posted
Oct 03, 2025
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3 days / week in-office
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0-25%
Role type
Individual Contributor
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Digital Sales and Solutions
Discipline
Digital Cloud Solution Architecture
Employment type
Full-Time
OverviewAt Small Medium Enterprises and Channel (SME&C), we are leading a high-growth, AI-powered global sales team—one that is deeply connected to our partners and driven by customer success. By uniting our Small Medium Business, Corporate, Strategy, and Partner teams, we are unlocking the largest customer opportunity, backed by the industry's most significant investments. Leveraging the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and our extensive partner ecosystem, we are redefining how businesses of all sizes adopt technology to drive growth and innovation. SME&C is more than a sales organization—it's a culture of innovation, opportunity, and inclusivity. Here, you'll be part of a diverse, high-performing, and customer-obsessed team where collaboration, connection, and continuous learning fuel everything we do. If you thrive in a fast-paced, digital-first environment and are eager to make a meaningful impact, explore how SME&C can be the next step in your career. Together, we are shaping the future of business.
As a Principal Digital Cloud Solution Architect (DCSA), you will become part of the next generation of technical sales leaders at Microsoft. With the aid of sales processes, techniques, and technologies, you will be empowered to shape customer relationships for a strategic set of Microsoft's customers. These customers are adopting industry-leading products and services for their businesses, education or government systems. You will serve as the central point of contact for the customer across engagements helping to drive Microsoft's existing cloud & enterprise consumption through developing and managing customer relationships.
Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
QualificationsRequired/Minimum Qualifications
Numerous years experience in technical architect, technical consulting, design and implementation, and/or technical sales
OR Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND several years experience in technical architect, technical consulting, design and implementation, and/or technical sales
- OR Relevant certifications from Microsoft or competitive platforms AND a number of years experience in technical architect, technical consulting, design and implementation, and/or technical sales
OR equivalent experience.
Number of years of experience with cloud solution sales
Additional or Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Engineering, or related field AND Numerous years experience in technical architect, consulting, design and implementation, and/or sales
OR equivalent experience.
A Number of years experience with cloud-based solution designs, migrations and management of technology.
Certain roles may be eligible for benefits and other compensation. Find additional benefits and pay information here:
Microsoft will accept applications and processes offers for these roles on an ongoing basis.
SMEC26Responsibilities
- You will end up leveraging your skills either in AI, Infrastructure or Cloud.
- You will lead, drive, and manage engagementsY for repeatable achievement of revenue and consumption targets.
- You will leverage practices to guide customer strategy and future growth to expand the use of Azure by cultivating customer affinity with Microsoft programs/solutions that drive impact for the customer and establishing Microsoft as a leader. Provide feedback to Microsoft on customer development needs, customer blockers, or mitigation strategies.
- You will conduct analyses into what customers are using versus needs. Drive consumption (cloud and support) with customers based on analysis of both usage and needs. Leverages insights to provide guidance and recommendations to customers that expands, retains, and/or optimizes the customer's Azure consumption.
- You will run Architectural Design Session(s) to build plans for implementing solutions which align to customer business goals and technical environments.
- You will collaborate and orchestrate with other Digital Cloud Solution Architects and the Microsoft ecosystem to ensure properly deployed cloud solutions on Azure.
- Through close engagement with the customers the DCSA will work to meet or exceed monthly, quarterly, and annual team targets and accurately manage their customer progress in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) to forecast, assess risk, and identify performance plans in weekly deal and pipeline reviews with their manager.
- Other: Embody our Culture and Values
Benefits/perks listed below may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Microsoft and the country where you work.
Industry leading healthcare
Educational resources
Discounts on products and services
Savings and investments
Maternity and paternity leave
Generous time away
Giving programs
Opportunities to network and connect
Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, citizenship, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, immigration status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran or military status, race, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable local laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application process, read more about requesting accommodations.
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Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager – Lead cloud identity & enterprise access strategy for...
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This is a fantastic opportunity for an Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager to own & lead the cloud identity & enterprise access strategy for South Africa's leading financial services company.
Cape Town based, this Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager role is hybrid-working (3x a week in office) with a CTC of R1,3 million per year.
THE COMPANY
One of SA's biggest financial services & investment managers that offers client-focused investment solutions to individuals, intermediaries, and larger institutional investors alike. Being client-centric requires adaptability and dynamism of IT processes and solutions, they require IT Resources who can take initiative and drive deliverables in a high-pressure setting.
They are dedicated to empowering clients with the tools needed for lifetime of financial wellness, this financial services company has been the industry leader for over 100 years.
THE ROLE
As Identity & Access Management (IAM) Manager, you'll oversee the people, processes, and technologies that drive the company's Directory and Logical Access Platforms. You'll lead the design and operation of secure access controls across AWS, Azure, and on-prem environments, ensuring users have the right access at the right time.
Working closely with architects and security teams, you'll modernise the identity landscape through automation, Zero-Trust principles, and integration with DevOps pipelines. This role blends strategic influence with hands-on leadership, guiding IAM engineers and shaping enterprise-wide standards for provisioning, authentication, and governance.
REQUIREMENTS
5+ years' IT leadership experience focusing on IAM/governance/security architecture.
Strong background in solution design/systems architecture, ideally across hybrid/multi-cloud environments.
Cloud certification (AWS preferred; Azure beneficial) with hands-on understanding of IAM, automation, and security controls.
Proven experience delivering or managing Directory & Access Platforms (e.g. AD, Azure AD, LDAP, SSO, MFA, RBAC).
Experience working within Agile and DevOps delivery environments, including use of IaC tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation.
Solid understanding of Zero-Trust principles, cloud security best practices, and regulatory frameworks (POPIA, ISO