Database Administrator - Hybrid, Performance & Security

SpesNet Group; Centurion; Hybrid; ZAR 350,000 - 550,000; Full time

Job summary

SpesNet Group is seeking a Database Administrator to join our Software Development team. You will design, develop, optimise, and support database solutions to ensure reliable, secure, and accessible business data.

You will optimise performance, implement data security measures, review queries and schemas, and collaborate with developers. The role requires 3–5 years of SQL experience and a relevant IT degree or diploma, with a focus on continuous improvement and data quality.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years’ practical experience in SQL database development, support, or a similar role.
• Strong SQL development skills (tables, views, stored procedures, queries, data fixes).
• Experience with reporting, dashboards, and operational database outputs.
• Understanding of data integrity, validation, cleansing, and quality standards.
• Ability to review schemas, pull requests, and queries against best practices.
• Awareness of data security, confidentiality, and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain database objects to meet business needs and performance expectations.
• Provide operational support for tickets, reports, dashboards, and other database‑related requirements.
• Maintain high database availability by monitoring uptime and resolving issues promptly.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency through validation and cleansing.
• Optimise database performance by tuning parameters and indexing.
• Support database planning and contribute to efficient future workflows.
• Provide technical support and guidance to developers on database issues.
• Review developer pull requests, schemas, and queries for accuracy and compliance.
• Implement and maintain data security measures to ensure confidentiality and compliance with privacy regulations.
• Collaborate with developers and stakeholders through clear communication and documentation.
• Automate repetitive or critical database tasks to improve productivity.
• Continuously improve technical skills through courses or self-learning.
• Build tools to monitor and report on database health, escalating issues as needed.
• Contribute to projects that advance the maturity of our database environment (e.g., Encryption at Rest, Data Lakes, POPI compliance).
• Provide standby support outside of normal working hours.

Skills

SQL development

Data analysis

Documentation

Communication

Troubleshooting

Education

Diploma or Degree in IT/CS/IS/Software Development

Job description

SpesNet Group is seeking a Database Administrator to join our Software Development team. You will design, develop, optimise, and support database solutions to ensure reliable, secure, and accessible business data.

You will optimise performance, implement data security measures, review queries and schemas, and collaborate with developers. The role requires 3–5 years of SQL experience and a relevant IT degree or diploma, with a focus on continuous improvement and data quality.