SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA)

Letshalo HR Services; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 450 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a detail-oriented SQL Server Database Administrator to manage and secure system databases. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of experience in SQL Server administration and knowledge in database performance tuning. Responsibilities include managing and maintaining database servers, ensuring system performance, and troubleshooting issues. This is an on-site position located in Centurion, Gauteng.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years’ experience in SQL Server DBA or similar role.
• In-depth understanding of SQL Server architecture and components.
• Knowledge of cloud database management.

Responsibilities

• Managing SQL Server databases.
• Configuring and maintaining database servers.
• Monitoring system's health and performance.
• Ensuring high performance, availability, and security.

Skills

Database Performance Tuning and Optimisation

Backups, restores and recovery models

High Availability and Disaster Recovery options

Windows Server Operating System

SQL Server architecture knowledge

Communication and interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Education

BSc Computer Science degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

SUMMARY : Our client is looking for a detail-oriented and dedicated SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA).

Purpose of the job : The SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) will be responsible for planning, managing, administering and securing system databases as well as troubleshooting any database issues affecting system performance and ensuring data quality across the databases.

Responsibilities

• Managing SQL Server databases.
• Configuring and maintaining database servers and processes.
• Monitoring the system's health and performance.
• Ensuring high levels of performance, availability, sustainability and security.
• Refining and automating regular processes, tracking issues, and documenting changes.
• Assisting developers with query tuning and schema refinement.
• Providing support for critical business systems.
• Performing scheduled maintenance and supporting release deployment activities.
• Performing any additional responsibilities / tasks in line with the operational requirements.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

• BSc Computer Science degree or B. Tech or Advanced Diploma or a relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 7.
• A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in SQL Server database administration or a similar role.
• Knowledge and experience with database Performance Tuning and Optimisation (PTO).
• Knowledge and experience with backups, restores and recovery models.
• Knowledge and experience of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server.
• Knowledge and experience with Windows Server Operating System, including Active Directory.
• In-depth understanding of SQL Server architecture, components (e.g., SQL Server Engine).
• Database design and data modelling.
• Troubleshooting and problem-solving.
• Cloud database management.
• ICT security and governance.
• Communication, interpersonal and conflict resolution.
• Analytical, attention to detail, working independently.
• Knowledge of project administration.

Position Info : If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks, after the closing date,