326 Data Center jobs in South Africa

Reboot Monkey is a global leader in IT solutions, specializing in data center management that simplifies your IT operations. We provide hosting space, future-proof upgrades, and 24/7 support through our smart or remote hands, ensuring seamless, secure, and sustainable service. Our fully remote, round-the-clock management frees businesses from supervision hassles, setting new benchmarks in data center solutions. We’re seeking skilled Freelance Data Center Technicians to join our growing team. If you have expertise in data center operations and want flexible work, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Overview:

As a Freelance Data Center Technician, you will play a key role in delivering on-demand support to our global data centers. Your responsibilities will include hardware installation, troubleshooting complex issues, and managing network operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. We’re looking for someone with deep expertise in data center equipment and software who can work independently while collaborating with remote teams. In this role, you’ll be essential to maintaining smooth, secure, and efficient data center operations, contributing to our high standards of service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, networking equipment, and other hardware to ensure optimal performance and maximum uptime, facilitating seamless operations within the data center.
  

• Monitor data center operations both remotely and on-site, quickly diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues to minimize downtime and maintain service reliability.

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot networking devices, including Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls, to ensure secure and efficient network operations that align with organizational standards.

• Manage and troubleshoot both Linux and Windows-based systems, performing essential updates, patches, and security enhancements to keep systems secure and up-to-date.

• Document all installations, repairs, maintenance tasks, and system performance , providing comprehensive reports to the remote management team to ensure transparency and accountability in operations.

• Implement and maintain security protocols to protect the integrity of the data center infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices for data security.

• Collaborate with remote IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to enhance data center operations, actively participating in the planning and execution of projects that drive efficiency and innovation.

What We Offer:

• Flexibility: Work around your existing freelance or permanent job. You choose the tickets you want to pick up, with no minimum hour commitment.

• Professional Environment: Join a professional work environment where you can reconnect with the practical side of IT.

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive rewards for your compensation and efforts.

• Growth Opportunities: Work with compelling clients and seize opportunities to grow in your field.

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Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on one of the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

Description

AWS Infrastructure Services owns the design, planning, delivery, and operation of all AWS global infrastructure. In other words, we’re the people who keep the cloud running. We support all AWS data centers and all of the servers, storage, networking, power, and cooling equipment that ensure our customers have continual access to the innovation they rely on. We work on one of the most challenging problems, with thousands of variables impacting the supply chain — and we’re looking for talented people who want to help.

You’ll join a diverse team of software, hardware, and network engineers, supply chain specialists, security experts, operations managers, and other vital roles. You’ll collaborate with people across AWS to help us deliver the highest standards for safety and security while providing seemingly infinite capacity at the lowest possible cost for our customers. And you’ll experience an inclusive culture that welcomes bold ideas and empowers you to own them to completion.

We are looking for a Data Center Operations Technician (Rack Decommissioning Data Technician) to join our growing team in South Africa, Cape Town. The Data Center Operations team that includes the rack decommissioning members are responsible for processing and facilitating large scale legacy Data Center equipment through a liquidation process to ensure that targeted equipment is ready to be removed from our facilities in South Africa. Team members will also process large volumes of media containing customer data to ensure that all customer data is sanitized and protected.

You will work in a team environment collaborating with other teams, which requires strong communication skills. Amazon Data Centers treat customer data with the utmost importance; selected candidates must be able to perform repetitive tasks without variance and adhere to strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that ensure customer data is protected and handled properly.

Key job responsibilities

• Execute data sanitization procedures following established protocols
• Collaborate with team members on equipment handling and processing
• Document and track hardware movement through digital systems
• Maintain accurate records of decommissioned equipment
• Support safe handling and transportation of data center equipment (up to 18kg and participate in team lifts of 23+ kg)
  
  

• 2+ years of computer hardware troubleshooting and repair experience
• 1+ years of computer networking experience
• High school or equivalent diploma
  
  

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

• Seniority level Not Applicable

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Information Technology, Consulting, and Engineering
• Industries IT Services and IT Consulting

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Reboot Monkey is a global leader in IT solutions, specializing in data center management that simplifies your IT operations. We provide hosting space, future-proof upgrades, and 24/7 support through our smart or remote hands, ensuring seamless, secure, and sustainable service. Our fully remote, round-the-clock management frees businesses from supervision hassles, setting new benchmarks in data center solutions. We’re seeking skilled Freelance Data Center Technicians to join our growing team. If you have expertise in data center operations and want flexible work, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Overview:

As a Freelance Data Center Technician, you will play a key role in delivering on-demand support to our global data centers. Your responsibilities will include hardware installation, troubleshooting complex issues, and managing network operations, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. We’re looking for someone with deep expertise in data center equipment and software who can work independently while collaborating with remote teams. In this role, you’ll be essential to maintaining smooth, secure, and efficient data center operations, contributing to our high standards of service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Install, configure, and maintain servers, networking equipment, and other hardware to ensure optimal performance and maximum uptime, facilitating seamless operations within the data center.
  

• Monitor data center operations both remotely and on-site, quickly diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and connectivity issues to minimize downtime and maintain service reliability.

• Configure, manage, and troubleshoot networking devices, including Cisco and Juniper routers, switches, and firewalls, to ensure secure and efficient network operations that align with organizational standards.

• Manage and troubleshoot both Linux and Windows-based systems, performing essential updates, patches, and security enhancements to keep systems secure and up-to-date.

• Document all installations, repairs, maintenance tasks, and system performance , providing comprehensive reports to the remote management team to ensure transparency and accountability in operations.

• Implement and maintain security protocols to protect the integrity of the data center infrastructure, ensuring compliance with industry standards and best practices for data security.

• Collaborate with remote IT teams, vendors, and stakeholders to enhance data center operations, actively participating in the planning and execution of projects that drive efficiency and innovation.

What We Offer:

• Flexibility: Work around your existing freelance or permanent job. You choose the tickets you want to pick up, with no minimum hour commitment.

• Professional Environment: Join a professional work environment where you can reconnect with the practical side of IT.

• Competitive Compensation: We offer competitive rewards for your compensation and efforts.

• Growth Opportunities: Work with compelling clients and seize opportunities to grow in your field.

We are seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of critical data center projects including construction, expansion, upgrades, and migrations.

This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of infrastructure transformation in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities :

Project Planning & Execution

• Develop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and timelines
• Oversee execution of data center builds, upgrades, and migrations
• Ensure alignment with business goals, IT strategy, and compliance standards
• Identify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure smooth project delivery
• Monitor progress and address potential delays with proactive solutions
• Lead communication with internal teams and external vendors
• Manage SLAs, vendor contracts, and procurement activities

Compliance & Documentation

• Ensure adherence to industry best practices and regulatory standards
• Maintain project documentation, quality assurance, and performance reports

Requirements :

Qualifications & Experience :

• Bachelor’s Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related field
• 5+ years' experience managing complex data center projects
• Deep understanding of power, cooling, networking, and security infrastructure

Preferred Certifications :

• CDCP, CDCS, PMP, ITIL
• Experience in cloud / hybrid infrastructure and automation tool
• May involve working in a 24 / 7 operational environment

Occasional travel and physical work (e.g., raised-floor equipment handling)

We are seeking a Data Center Project Manager to lead the planning, execution, and delivery of critical data center projects including construction, expansion, upgrades, and migrations.This is an exciting opportunity to work at the forefront of infrastructure transformation in a fast-paced, high-impact environment.

Key Responsibilities : Project Planning & ExecutionDevelop and manage detailed project plans, budgets, and timelinesOversee execution of data center builds, upgrades, and migrationsEnsure alignment with business goals, IT strategy, and compliance standardsRisk & Issue ManagementIdentify, assess, and mitigate risks to ensure smooth project deliveryMonitor progress and address potential delays with proactive solutionsStakeholder & Vendor CoordinationLead communication with internal teams and external vendorsManage SLAs, vendor contracts, and procurement activitiesCompliance & DocumentationEnsure adherence to industry best practices and regulatory standardsMaintain project documentation, quality assurance, and performance reportsRequirements : Qualifications & Experience : Bachelor's Degree / Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Project Management, or related field5+ years' experience managing complex data center projectsDeep understanding of power, cooling, networking, and security infrastructurePreferred Certifications : CDCP, CDCS, PMP, ITILExperience in cloud / hybrid infrastructure and automation toolMay involve working in a 24 / 7 operational environmentOccasional travel and physical work (e.g., raised-floor equipment handling)

• Deliver success through empowerment and accountability by modeling, coaching, and caring while promoting a positive and effective team culture.
• Be accountable for overall data center service compliance and quality.
• Provide guidance on and ensure team adherence to Data Center Services (DCS) business unit and service-level policies, procedures, deadlines, and service-change policies.
• Ensure technicians are trained on procedures for installation, deployment, replacement, and post-execution quality checks.
• Verify that post-execution quality checks are performed properly by technicians and take corrective actions when necessary.
• Escalate issues through appropriate channels and follow up on resolutions, sharing knowledge with relevant teams.
• Review process changes to assess their impact on service delivery and communicate relevant information to stakeholders.
• Lead team and triage meetings, prioritize work, and adjust priorities as needed.
• Complete required safety training, conduct daily safety briefings, and participate in safety committees.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures by technicians and vendors, including PPE usage, equipment handling, and hazard awareness.
• Promote a culture of safety, encouraging technicians to report concerns and incidents.
• Take pride and ownership in service quality, customer experience, and the maintenance of data center facilities.
• Embody company culture and values.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent, with basic knowledge of computer hardware and components, and 3+ years supporting IT equipment or related technology, or related experience with technical teams.
• At least 1 year of experience in supervising or managing teams.
• Ability to work shifts, including non-standard hours such as evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Ability to meet security screening requirements, including a Microsoft Cloud Background Check, upon hire and every two years.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Computer Science or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Over 4 years supporting IT equipment or related technology.
• Over 3 years working in a 24x7 mission-critical data center environment.
• Applicable certifications such as ITIL Foundation, ASICS/Inventory Control, CompTIA A+/Server+/Network+, Basic Structure Cabling, Certified Data Center Professional (CDCP), Microsoft Certified Professional (MCP), Six Sigma Green Belt.
• Over 2 years leading a diverse technical or IT team of up to ten employees.

Microsoft is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to various protected characteristics. For accommodations during the application process, please contact us.