Database Administrator

60 Degrees; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic IT firm in Centurion, South Africa, is seeking a hands-on IT professional for a mid-senior level position in database administration. The role involves deploying and managing enterprise-grade database platforms, automating administration tasks, and ensuring data security and integrity. Ideal candidates should have 4-8 years of experience and a tertiary qualification in IT. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from R500K to R700K per annum.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in database administration and system support.
• Minimum 4 to 8 years' experience in database administration and IT systems support.

Responsibilities

• Deploy, configure, and administer enterprise-grade database platforms.
• Diagnose and enhance query performance.
• Automate routine database administration tasks.
• Manage patching and version upgrades across all database systems.
• Perform scheduled data integrity audits.

Skills

Database administration

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

System support

Networking

Firewalls

System security

Education

Tertiary qualification in IT or related field

Job description

Are you a hands‑on IT professional with a knack for keeping systems running smoothly and data secure? Join a dynamic team where your problem‑solving skills and technical expertise will make a real impact.

YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Deploy, configure, and administer enterprise‑grade database platforms (including MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL) to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and robust security across environments.
• Diagnose and enhance query performance, implement strategic indexing solutions, and proactively manage storage utilization to support scalable operations.
• Automate routine database administration tasks using scripts and toolsets to streamline monitoring, deployment, and reporting functions.
• Manage patching and version upgrades across all database systems, ensuring compliance with security standards and operational continuity.
• Perform scheduled data integrity audits and validation checks to maintain consistency, accuracy, and reliability of critical business information.

OUR REQUIRED EXPERTISE

• A tertiary qualification in IT or related field.
• Proven experience in database administration and system support.
• Strong problem‑solving mindset and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly.
• Familiarity with networking, firewalls, and system security.
• Minimum 4 to 8 years’ experience in database administration and IT systems support.
• Strong problem‑solving ability – quick thinker who thrives under pressure.

Compensation: R500K – R700K per annum

Job Details

• Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level
• Employment type: Full‑time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Telecommunications