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How to become a Cloud Engineer in South Africa

Designs, operates and secures cloud infrastructure for scalable digital systems.

Step-by-step path

  1. STEP 1
    Education
    IT, Computer Science or cloud certification route
    1–6 yrs
  2. STEP 2
    Entry job
    First role: Junior Cloud Engineer
    0–2 yrs
  3. STEP 3
    Mid-level growth
    Move into: Cloud Engineer
    3–6 yrs
  4. STEP 4
    Senior transition
    Reach: Senior Cloud Engineer
    7+ yrs

Time estimate

Total typical time to senior level
~ 7–10 years
Education it, computer science or cloud certification route, then practical experience.

Salary growth timeline

Year 1
R40 000
/month
Year 5
R78 000
/month
Year 10
R125 000
/month

Required skills by stage

FOUNDATIONAL
  • AWS / AzureHigh
  • TerraformHigh
MID-CAREER
  • TerraformHigh
  • NetworkingHigh
SENIOR
  • NetworkingHigh
  • LinuxMedium

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