Database Administrator

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Híbrido; ZAR 700.000 - 1.100.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Annual bonus

Hybrid work

Medical aid

Certifications support

Modern infrastructure

Supportive work environment

Descripción de la vacante

Placements24 in Stellenbosch is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to maintain critical database systems, ensuring performance, integrity, and security across SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, and PostgreSQL.

The role offers a hybrid work model with office presence in Stellenbosch and remote flexibility, focusing on backups, high availability, security, and documentation.

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of DBA experience.
• Proficient with at least one major RDBMS (SQL Server/Oracle/MySQL/PostgreSQL).
• Strong backups, recovery, and high-availability knowledge.
• Experience with performance monitoring and tuning tools.

Responsabilidades

• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade database systems.
• Monitor performance and optimize bottlenecks.
• Perform regular backups and ensure disaster recovery plans.
• Manage security, including user access and permissions.
• Develop and maintain DB documentation.

Conocimientos

Database administration

Performance monitoring

Backup & recovery

Security best practices

Troubleshooting

Educación

Bachelor's degree in CS/IT or related field

Herramientas

SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Descripción del empleo

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Database Administrator to manage and maintain their critical database systems in Stellenbosch . This role is essential for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of all databases. You will be responsible for installation, configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting of database servers. The position offers a hybrid work model, combining collaborative work at our Stellenbosch office with remote flexibility, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and a positive work-life balance for our team members.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, patch, and upgrade database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Monitor database performance, identify performance bottlenecks, and implement optimization strategies.
• Perform regular database backups and ensure effective disaster recovery plans are in place.
• Manage database security, including user access control, roles, and permissions.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain documentation for database standards, procedures, and configurations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Proficiency in administering and tuning at least one major RDBMS (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Strong understanding of database backup, recovery, and high availability solutions.
• Experience with performance monitoring and tuning tools.
• Knowledge of database security best practices and compliance requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement fund benefits.
• Support for professional development and certifications.
• Access to modern infrastructure and tools in Stellenbosch.
• A stable and supportive work environment.