10 Infrastructure Management jobs in South Africa

Company:

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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

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.

Contract

5 to 25 years

Negotiable

08 October 2025

PBT Group has an exciting opportunity for a Cloud and Infrastructure Automation Engineer. This role will be responsible for managing and optimising server and storage infrastructure across both on-premise and AWS environments, with a strong focus on automation and reliability.

The ideal candidate is hands-on, proactive, and passionate about using automation to streamline infrastructure management — not just maintain it. You'll play a key role in ensuring performance, scalability, and stability across our systems, while collaborating closely with cross-functional engineering and DevOps teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and maintain server and storage infrastructure across on-prem and cloud (AWS) environments.
• Design, implement, and optimise infrastructure automation using Ansible and Terraform.
• Build and manage EC2 instances and related AWS resources.
• Enhance system efficiency, performance, and reliability through continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with development and DevOps teams to integrate infrastructure-as-code principles.
• Support CI/CD pipelines and maintain Git-based workflows for configuration management.
• Monitor system performance and proactively identify potential issues or improvements.
• Ensure compliance with security and operational standards.
• Provide technical guidance, documentation, and mentorship where required.

Key Skills & Experience

• 3–5+ years' experience in cloud and infrastructure engineering or related roles.
• Proven experience with AWS (EC2, IAM, networking, storage, etc.).
• Strong proficiency in Linux administration.
• Advanced experience in Ansible and Terraform for automation and configuration management.
• Working knowledge of DevOps tools such as Git, Jenkins, or GitLab CI/CD.
• Familiarity with monitoring tools and performance optimisation.
• Experience managing hybrid environments (on-prem + cloud).
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.

Desirable / Advantageous

• Certifications in AWS, Linux, or Terraform/Ansible.
• Exposure to containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) or Infrastructure as Code (IaC) best practices.
• Experience within a high-availability or large-scale enterprise environment.

Personal Attributes

• Ownership-driven, proactive, and solution-oriented.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on automation and efficiency.
• Adaptable in dynamic environments with shifting priorities.

• Passionate about continuous learning and staying updated with emerging technologies.

• In order to comply with the POPI Act, for future career opportunities, we require your permission to maintain your personal details on our database. By completing and returning this form you give PBT your consent

• If you have not received any feedback after 2 weeks, please consider you application as unsuccessful.

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ELIGIBILITY

Suitably Qualified

Candidates

CLOSING DATE

REFERENCE NUMBER

UMO 59/25 Ext

SALARY

R R p a

DEPARTMENT

Roads Infrastructure

Management

DIRECTORATE

URBAN MOBILITY SPO Informal Network Management (3 Year Fixed

Term Contract)

Requirements

• A relevant B Tech degree in Civil Engineering

Professional registration or eligible for registration with

the Engineering Council of South Africa (Pr Tech Eng)

• At least five to eight (5-8) years (post first relevant tertiary

qualification) appropriate technical and managerial experience

in the management of roads and stormwater infrastructure as

well as managing professional staff

• A valid driver's license

Special Conditions:

• Willingness to work after hours, including weekends and

on cell phone contact 24/7

• Must be fit and able-bodied to do, inter alia, site inspections

Key Performance Areas

• Manage a team of professionals and operations
• Manages the compilation of schedules of candidate projects

and needs-based budgets for the maintenance and rehabilitation

of access tracks and stormwater in informal settlements

• Manage, administer and review of the full lifecycle of contracts and

projects

• Manage the implementation of capital projects
• Coordinate the maintenance and management of the

informal settlements tracks and stormwater network

• Implementing projects for the provision of new and/or

upgraded infrastructure for access and stormwater

• Provides roads & stormwater input and guidance into

informal settlement related development approvals

• Liaise with depots, contractors and professionals to ensure

maintenance programmes and technical standards are complied

with Management of transversal contracts used or used by

other departments

How to Apply

Job Purpose
To apply professional principles and controls technical procedures and processes to address the specific engineering requirements of internal/external clients.

Job Description
Hello Future Head- Network Management (CIB Foreign Banks)

RMB is a place where exceptional people create their own opportunities by challenging the conventional and driving sustainable impact.

United by our proud heritage, strong ethics and philosophy of traditional values. Innovative ideas, it's the magic of our people and culture that sets us apart.

Now is the time to imagine your next move with South Africa's number one employer in Financial Services for 2025, where you can embrace the power of collective thinking to unlock unique opportunities for our clients and society.

Are you a strategic operator with deep expertise in SWIFT networks, international payment routing, and settlement via nostro accounts? Do you understand the intricacies of Rand clearing via vostro accounts for foreign banks and thrive in high-stakes environments where diplomacy and delivery go hand in hand?

We're looking for a seasoned professional to lead our Foreign Banks Network Management function. This is a mission-critical role enabling the bank to make and receive foreign payments, maintain global banking relationships, and navigate complex regulatory and operational landscapes.

What You Will Do

• Manage and optimize our global custody, cash, and clearing network.
• Lead onboarding of Financial Institutions: KYC, T&Cs, SLAs.
• Drive service excellence and resolve bottlenecks through strategic KPIs.
• Navigate internal capacity constraints and lobby for execution support.
• Stay ahead of industry reforms, SWIFT updates, and AML/CFT standards.
• Create solutions to meet customer demands.
• Deliver internal and external customer service excellence through adherence to quality service standards.
• Ensure compliance with relevant statutory, legislative, policy and governance requirements in area of accountability.
• Provide input into the development of the tactical strategy and develop and implement a supporting operational strategy.
• Oversee the operational processes in the African subsidiaries and represent business interests with the foreign banking institutions.
• Manage third party Financial Market Infrastructures with a primary focus on Cash, Custody and Triparty Agent Bank providers.
• Track adherence to existing and emerging regulatory obligations and pay particular attention to Client Money and Client Asset protection, data privacy and Sanctions.
• Support Regulatory and Market Change projects and initiatives to ensure adherence and delivery within mandated timelines.
• Pursue internal and external commercial opportunities to optimise Business Unit cost of income including conducting fee negotiations and identifying operational efficiencies.
• Manage control environment associated with these third-Party Suppliers to ensure adherence to policy, contractual obligations, and general risk oversight/issue resolution.
• Drive agreed Firm-wide strategy regarding provision of post-trade services from external suppliers, including leading on New Market Entries, executing Request for Proposals etc.
• Communicate Financial Market Infrastructure performance to senior and middle management and where required instigate action plans to remedy underperformance.
• Engage in effective documentation management in terms of accessibility and security. Improved process / system efficiencies.
• Ensure all intrinsic documentation is filed in the safe.
• Box and send non-intrinsic documentation to Metrofile.
• Identify process and system inefficiencies/issues and liaise with BT to take remedial action.
• Diarise international insurance premium payment dates in Task View and remind Transaction Manager to ensure payment is made.
• Perform ad hoc administrative functions as required (e.g. submitting matured Promissory Notes / bank cheques to Transaction Managers for processing).
• Field ad-hoc report requests and assist with data enquiries from various areas of the business within SSD Help maintain and document a reporting calendar of operational and MI activities through the year.
• Ensure that the organisation, SSD and Service Management procedures, processes, policies and guidelines are adhered to.
• Actively participate in the SSD Service Management projects through contributing innovative ideas regarding service enhancements.

You'll Be The Ideal Candidate If You Have

• 5 to 8 years' experience in a similar environment, of which 2 to 3 years are at management level
• Deep understanding of SWIFT, SADC payment flows, and settlement mechanics.
• Strong grasp of regulatory and operational requirements for FI onboarding.
• Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
• Strategic mindset with operational execution capability.
• Political acumen and diplomatic finesse to manage sensitive issues.
• Bachelors/Post Graduate Degree in Finance or Commerce or International Affairs or Economics; Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) -
• Registered Stockbroker - Member of the Institute of South African Stockbrokers - Registered Persons Exams RPE

You Will Have Access To

• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Opportunities to innovate

Are you interested to take the step? We look forward to engaging with you further. Apply now
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