Database Administrator (DBA)

Placements24; Free State; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health insurance

Training opportunities

PTO

Retirement plan

Job summary

Placements24 in Upington, South Africa, is seeking a highly skilled Database Administrator to own installation, configuration, and maintenance of critical databases.

The successful candidate will optimize performance, ensure data security and integrity, manage backups and recovery, and contribute to data-driven strategies within a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Strong expertise in SQL and RDBMS such as SQL Server, Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of performance tuning, backup, and recovery techniques.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade database software.
• Design, implement, and maintain database schemas, tables, and views.
• Monitor performance and tune queries for efficiency.
• Maintain database security, including user access and permissions.
• Perform regular backups and recovery operations.
• Troubleshoot database issues and maintain documentation.

Skills

SQL

Relational DBMS

Database security

Backup and recovery

Performance tuning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/IT

Tools

SQL Server

Oracle

PostgreSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly proficient Database Administrator (DBA) to join their data management team in Upington . This role is pivotal in ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of our databases. You will be responsible for the installation, configuration, upgrading, administration, monitoring, and maintenance of databases. This position offers a challenging and rewarding environment for a skilled DBA to manage critical data assets and contribute to data-driven strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade database software and related products.
• Design, implement, and maintain database schemas, tables, and views.
• Monitor database performance and tune queries for optimal efficiency.
• Implement and maintain database security, including user access and permissions.
• Perform regular database backups and recovery operations to ensure data integrity and availability.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues in a timely manner.
• Develop and maintain documentation for database standards and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator .
• Strong expertise in SQL and experience with relational database management systems such as Microsoft SQL Server , Oracle, or PostgreSQL.
• Knowledge of database performance tuning, backup, and recovery techniques.

  Benefits

  • Competitive salary and annual bonus structure.
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • Opportunities for advanced training and certifications in database technologies.
  • A stable and professional work environment.
  • Generous paid time off and retirement savings plan.