Job Description

Database Administrator (Centurion, Gauteng)
Compensation: R400K - R700K per annum
The opportunity that awaits you:
Are you a hands-on IT professional with a knack for keeping systems running smoothly and data secure?
Join a dynamic team where your problem-solving skills and technical expertise will make a real impact.
Your key responsibilities:

• Deploy, configure, and administer enterprise-grade database platforms (including MSSQL, MySQL, and PostgreSQL) to ensure high availability, optimal performance, and robust security across environments.
• Diagnose and enhance query performance, implement strategic indexing solutions, and proactively manage storage utilization to support scalable operations.
• Automate routine database administration tasks using scripts and toolsets to streamline monitoring, deployment, and reporting functions.
• Manage patching and version upgrades across all database systems, ensuring compliance with security standards and operational continuity.
• Perform scheduled data integrity audits and validation checks to maintain consistency, accuracy, and reliability of critical business information.

Our required expertise:

• A tertiary qualification in IT or related
• Proven experience in database administration and system support
• Strong problem-solving mindset and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and communicate clearly
• Familiarity with networking, firewalls, and system security
• Minimum 4 to 8 years' experience in database administration and IT systems support
• Strong problem-solving ability - quick thinker who thrives under pressure.

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