Hybrid DB Admin Apprentice — Training & Growth Path

Placements24; Bloemfontein; Hybrid; ZAR 78,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Mentorship program

Career progression

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a motivated Junior Database Administrator Apprentice to join our data-driven team in Bloemfontein, Free State. This apprenticeship offers hands-on training in managing, securing, and maintaining databases while working under senior DBAs.

Hybrid work allows for in-office learning with remote flexibility. The role develops core skills in SQL, backup/recovery, performance monitoring, and data integrity, paving the way toward a professional career in database administration.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic understanding of database concepts and SQL.
• Familiarity with at least one DBMS (SQL Server/MySQL/PostgreSQL).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Eagerness to learn and work in a hybrid environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in installation, configuration, and maintenance of DB systems.
• Learn backup and recovery procedures.
• Monitor performance and identify optimization areas.
• Support database security and user access control.
• Assist in troubleshooting database issues.
• Learn SQL and write basic queries and scripts.
• Maintain database documentation and collaborate with development teams.
• Ensure data integrity and consistency.

Skills

SQL basics

Database concepts

Analytical thinking

Team player

Education

High school diploma

IT or CS qualification (plus)

Tools

SQL Server

MySQL

PostgreSQL

Job description

Placements24 seeks a motivated Junior Database Administrator Apprentice to join our data-driven team in Bloemfontein, Free State. This apprenticeship offers hands-on training in managing, securing, and maintaining databases while working under senior DBAs.

Hybrid work allows for in-office learning with remote flexibility. The role develops core skills in SQL, backup/recovery, performance monitoring, and data integrity, paving the way toward a professional career in database administration.