Amazon Web Services

Data Center Engineering Operations Internship 2027 - Cape Town

InternshipsPosted 21 Oct 2026

Requirements

South African citizen, valid ID, below 35 and unemployed before joining. Relevant accredited NQF 4–6 higher-education qualification or bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical or Electronic Engineering or similar. Basic qualifications allow completion before internship end but the equity section asks for completed qualifications: confirm with recruitment if still studying. Professional English, teamwork and time management. Preferred: project/programme experience, HVAC/mechanical systems knowledge and reliable transport. Updated CV and identity/right-to-work documents per portal.

About this role

Job ID 10566414. Cape Town. Six months, onsite daily, 40 hours weekly, starting March/April 2027. Assist with electrical and mechanical infrastructure, operational readings, maintenance, fault investigations, workflow records and contractor coordination at AWS data centres. No exact closing date or remuneration amount is stated. Public transport may be limited; reliable transport is listed as preferred. Full-time roles after an internship may involve rotating shifts, nights, weekends and public holidays, and are not guaranteed. Immigration sponsorship is unavailable for this role.