Hybrid Database Administrator: Performance, Security & Recovery

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 480,000 - 780,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Competitive salary

Health and retirement benefits

Training and development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain critical database systems in a hybrid work setup. You will monitor performance, implement backup and recovery strategies, ensure security, and collaborate with development teams to support schema changes.

The role requires 3+ years of DBA experience and proficiency with SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL. Hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, IT, or related field or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of experience as a Database Administrator.
• Proficiency with relational database management systems such as SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL and backup/recovery techniques.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade database software.
• Monitor database performance and tune for optimal efficiency.
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, and disaster recovery strategies.
• Ensure database security and integrity through access controls and regular audits.
• Troubleshoot database issues and provide timely resolutions.
• Collaborate with development teams to support database design and schema changes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Automation scripting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT or related field

Tools

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Backup & Recovery

Job description

Placements24 in Benoni is seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to manage and maintain critical database systems in a hybrid work setup. You will monitor performance, implement backup and recovery strategies, ensure security, and collaborate with development teams to support schema changes.

The role requires 3+ years of DBA experience and proficiency with SQL Server, MySQL, or PostgreSQL. Hybrid work model and comprehensive benefits are offered.