Database Administrator

Hire Resolve – Top Recruitment Agency; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Johannesburg seeks a Database Administrator to manage database performance, security, and availability of enterprise systems. The ideal candidate holds a degree in IT, has 3–5 years of DBA experience, and is proficient in major RDBMS like PostgreSQL or SQL Server. Responsibilities include optimizing database performance and ensuring data security. Regular travel may be required for client support.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ DBA experience, ideally in software or IT services.
• Strong grasp of database design, optimization, and normalization.
• Cloud DB experience, e.g., AWS RDS or Azure SQL is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Install and manage on-premises/cloud database servers.
• Monitor performance and optimize queries, schema, and indexes.
• Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery testing.
• Troubleshoot database issues and perform root cause analysis.

Skills

Database design

Performance optimization

Security best practices

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science

Tools

PostgreSQL

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

We’re looking for a Database Administrator to manage the performance, security, and availability of database systems supporting enterprise software and client environments. You’ll work with cross-functional teams to design and maintain scalable, high-performing databases and provide on-site support for implementations, upgrades, and troubleshooting. Periodic travel required.

Responsibilities:

• Install and manage on-premises/cloud database servers
• Monitor performance and optimize queries, schema, and indexes
• Ensure database security, access control, and auditing
• Manage backups, restores, and disaster recovery testing
• Develop and maintain data models, procedures, views, and triggers
• Support development teams with data issues and test data
• Assist in deployment planning and post-release support
• Troubleshoot database issues and perform root cause analysis
• Document configurations and best practices
• Stay updated on new DB technologies and suggest improvements
• Travel as needed for client support and implementations

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, or related field
• 3–5 years’ DBA experience, ideally in software or IT services
• Proficient in at least one major RDBMS (PostgreSQL, SQL Server, Oracle, or MySQL)
• Strong grasp of database design, optimization, and normalization
• Knowledge of security, compliance, and data privacy best practices
• Familiar with replication, high availability, and disaster recovery
• Cloud DB experience (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL) is a plus
• Skilled in scripting/automation (SQL, Bash, PowerShell)
• Open to regular travel for client and project support

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

Apply for this role today, contact Sune Pienaar at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.