Database Administrator (DBA)

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and performance  in

Comprehensive medical aid and退休benefit

Hybrid work model

Opportunities for professional develop

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 in Mahikeng seeks a skilled Database Administrator to oversee the database infrastructure. You will install, configure, maintain, backup, and recover databases while monitoring performance and ensuring security and integrity.

This hybrid role balances in-office presence with remote work, offering opportunities to optimize systems and collaborate with development teams on design and query tuning. Candidates should have 3+ years of DBA experience and a bachelor\'s degree.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Strong proficiency with SQL and relational databases (MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
• Knowledge of database security best practices and data backup/recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and tuning tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database servers.
• Monitor database performance and tune for efficiency.
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
• Ensure security and integrity through access control, encryption, and audits.
• Perform routine maintenance including patching and data archiving.
• Collaborate with development teams to assist with design and query optimization.

Skills

SQL

Database performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Security best practices

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science/Information Systems

Tools

MS SQL Server

Oracle

MySQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is looking for a skilled and meticulous Database Administrator (DBA) to oversee their database infrastructure in Mahikeng . This role is vital for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of all company databases. You will be responsible for installation, configuration, maintenance, backup, and recovery operations, as well as performance tuning and monitoring. This hybrid position allows for a balance of in-office presence and remote work, offering a great opportunity for a DBA who is passionate about data management and wants to contribute to a stable and growing enterprise.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, upgrade, and maintain database servers (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement tuning strategies to optimize efficiency.
• Implement and manage robust database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery plans.
• Ensure the security and integrity of databases through access control, encryption, and regular audits.
• Perform routine database maintenance tasks, including patching and data archiving.
• Collaborate with development teams to assist with database design and query optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator .
• Strong proficiency with SQL and experience managing relational database systems (e.g., MS SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL).
• Knowledge of database security best practices and data backup/recovery strategies.
• Familiarity with performance monitoring and tuning tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance incentives.
• Comprehensive medical aid and retirement benefits.
• A hybrid work model offering flexibility.
• Opportunities for professional development and database certifications.
• A stable work environment with opportunities for growth.