Infrastructure Delivery Installation Technician (Entry Level)

About the role

Join AWS Infrastructure Services as an Installation Technician at our Cape Town data‑center cluster. This entry‑level position focuses on the physical deployment of new infrastructure, including cabling and rack installation, while maintaining the highest safety and security standards.

Key responsibilities

• Adhere to security and safety best practices within the data centre.
• Install and test copper and fiber‑optic cabling.
• Perform basic build and troubleshooting of network devices.
• Create and attach labels and barcodes to equipment.
• Manage inventory of cabling, racks, and related materials.
• Follow defined escalation processes and standard operating procedures.
• Use internal workflow tools to track, update, and complete work requests.
• Work across multiple data‑centre sites when required.

Required profile

• Ability to perform repetitive tasks and follow standard processes.
• Effective communication and teamwork skills.
• Physical capability to work in cramped spaces, at heights, and lift equipment within regulatory limits.
• Comfort working in noisy environments with temperature variations.

Required skills

• Copper cabling installation
• Fiber‑optic cabling installation
• Basic network device build and troubleshooting
• Label and barcode creation
• Inventory management
• Use of workflow tracking tools
• Safety and security compliance