Database Administrator (DBA)

Placements24; Soweto; Hybrid; ZAR 520,000 - 820,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement fund

Certifications

Hybrid work

Paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a meticulous and experienced Database Administrator to manage and maintain our critical database systems in Soweto. You will ensure performance, integrity, and security, handling installation, configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting while implementing robust backup and recovery strategies.

Join a dedicated IT team in Gauteng focused on delivering reliable data management solutions, contributing to the smooth operation of our business-critical applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Proficiency in managing SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of database security, performance tuning, and high availability.
• Experience with backup and recovery tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Monitor database performance and optimize for speed and efficiency.
• Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure database security through access control and audits.
• Perform maintenance tasks including patching and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues for development and operations teams.

Skills

Database admin

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Performance tuning

Backup & recovery

Database security

High availability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a meticulous and experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain their critical database systems in Soweto . This role is essential for ensuring the performance, integrity, and security of our data. You will be responsible for database installation, configuration, upgrading, and troubleshooting, as well as implementing backup and recovery strategies. Join a dedicated IT team in Gauteng focused on delivering reliable and efficient data management solutions, contributing to the smooth operation of our business-critical applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Monitor database performance, identify bottlenecks, and implement optimizations for speed and efficiency.
• Implement and manage robust backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure database security through access control, user management, and regular audits.
• Perform regular database maintenance tasks, including patching and upgrades.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database-related issues, providing timely support to development and operations teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as a Database Administrator .
• Proficiency in managing relational databases such as SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL.
• Strong understanding of database security , performance tuning, and high availability concepts.
• Experience with backup and recovery tools and methodologies.
• Good problem-solving skills and ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive health insurance and retirement fund benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and certifications in database technologies.
• A stable and supportive work environment with hybrid work options.
• Generous paid time off and company holidays.