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How to become a DevOps Engineer in South Africa

Automates deployments, manages cloud infrastructure and improves software delivery reliability.

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 DevOps Engineer
    0–2 yrs
  3. STEP 3
    Mid-level growth
    Move into: DevOps Engineer
    3–6 yrs
  4. STEP 4
    Senior transition
    Reach: Senior DevOps 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
R75 000
/month
Year 10
R120 000
/month

Required skills by stage

FOUNDATIONAL
  • Cloud (AWS / Azure)High
  • Docker / KubernetesHigh
MID-CAREER
  • Docker / KubernetesHigh
  • LinuxHigh
SENIOR
  • LinuxHigh
  • CI/CDHigh

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