Senior Database Administrator — Hybrid (Nelspruit)

Placements24; Mbombela (Nelspruit); Hybrid; ZAR 700,000 - 950,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Hybrid work model

Career development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our data analytics client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role combines on-site collaboration in the Nelspruit office with remote work flexibility, focusing on SQL and NoSQL databases, performance tuning, security, and robust backup/recovery strategies.

You will design, install, configure, and maintain database systems, mentor junior staff, and work closely with development teams to optimize queries and ensure data

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a Database Administrator, focused on SQL databases.
• Experience with NoSQL databases (e.g., MongoDB, Cassandra) is a plus.
• Strong skills in performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
• Experience with backup/recovery tools and disaster recovery planning.
• Familiarity with cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS, Azure SQL) is desirable.
• Scripting in SQL, Bash, Python for automation.

Responsibilities

• Install, configure, and upgrade database server software across platforms.
• Monitor performance, identify bottlenecks, and tune for efficiency.
• Ensure availability through robust backup, recovery, and DR planning.
• Manage database security: access control, roles, and permissions.
• Perform maintenance: patching, indexing, data integrity checks.
• Develop scripts for routine tasks and automation.
• Collaborate with devs on design, queries, and performance tuning.
• Troubleshoot database issues promptly and document procedures.
• Stay current with new database technologies and best practices.

Skills

Database performance tuning

Query optimization

Indexing strategies

Database security

Backup and recovery

Scripting languages

Problem-solving

Communication and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / Information Technology or equivalent

Tools

PostgreSQL

MySQL

SQL Server

MongoDB

Cassandra

Job description

Placements24 is seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our data analytics client in Nelspruit, Mpumalanga. The role combines on-site collaboration in the Nelspruit office with remote work flexibility, focusing on SQL and NoSQL databases, performance tuning, security, and robust backup/recovery strategies.

You will design, install, configure, and maintain database systems, mentor junior staff, and work closely with development teams to optimize queries and ensure data