Database Administrator
Location: Johannesburg
Closing Date: 11 February 2026
Job Description
To design, test, implement, maintain, and manage complex, integrated database systems while ensuring accurate installation and configuration of database software. The job focuses on building a secure, scalable, and client-focused data environment that supports efficient data management and drives overall organisational performance.
Responsibilities
- Database Architecture and Design
- Performance Monitoring and Tuning
- Preventive Maintenance and Health Checks
- Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning
- Security and Data Protection
- Managing Database Availability and Replication
- Routine Maintenance and Upkeep
- Collaboration with Development Teams
- Troubleshooting and Incident Resolution
- Storage and Tablespace Management
- Automation and Scripting
- Data Integrity and Validation
- Deployment and Configuration Management
- Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning
- Security and Access Management
- Troubleshooting and Incident Management
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You will have access to:
- Opportunities to network and collaborate.
- Work that is challenging
- Opportunities to be innovative.
- Resources to help you with your professional development.
We can be a match if you are:
- Curious & courageous – you’re driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you’re brave enough to
- Obsessed with mastery – you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
- A team player – you believe in the power of teams so you’re always part of one, building and leveraging your networks.
- Think outside the box – have the ability to not be limited by your surroundings, problem solving is one of the key features that drive you.
Requirements
- BSc Eng, BSc Informatics degree or any other related qualification
- 5+ years’ solid experience in Database Administration
- Proficient on Linux, RHCSA will be beneficial
- Knowledge on DevOps Principles
- Knowledge on scripting and Automation, Ansible as an example
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