What does a cloud engineer earn in SA?

Cloud engineers usually earn R30 000-R125 000/month, with architects and leads earning more.

Is cloud engineering in demand?

Yes. Cloud migration, fintech growth and enterprise modernisation keep demand high.

AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Kubernetes and Terraform certifications can improve progression.

It is challenging because it combines infrastructure, security, networking and automation.

Cape Town and Johannesburg generally lead for cloud engineering salaries.

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