Site Reliability Engineer

Sun International Sandton, Gauteng

Full-time Closes 04 Oct 2026 · 2 days left

Sandton, Gauteng Full-time Closes 04 Oct 2026

What the job is

This is a Site Reliability Engineer position at Sun International, based in Sandton, Gauteng. The role focuses on making sure the company’s technology services, platforms, and systems run smoothly and reliably. You will work closely with different teams to improve how these systems perform and to prevent problems before they affect the business.

What you will do

You will set up and manage tools for monitoring, alerting, and observing system performance to catch issues early. You will automate tasks and create solutions to fix problems automatically, reducing the need for manual intervention. You will analyze data to find the root causes of recurring failures and improve system reliability. You will also work with teams across software engineering, infrastructure, and service management to ensure everything runs efficiently. Additionally, you will help develop and follow best practices for security, reliability, and operational controls.

What you need

You must have a degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Information Technology, or a related field. Preferred certifications include cloud platform certifications like Azure Administrator Associate or AWS Certified SysOps Administrator, and ITIL Foundation Certification. You need 2 to 5 years of experience in infrastructure operations, cloud operations, monitoring platforms, or a related technology field. You should also have practical experience with cloud platforms (Azure, AWS, or GCP), containerization technologies like Docker and Kubernetes, scripting languages such as Python, Bash, or PowerShell, and tools like Prometheus, Grafana, and ELK.

What you will get

This is a permanent, full-time position offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment. You will be part of a team that values continuous improvement, knowledge sharing, and operational excellence.