Job Description

Intermediate SQL Administrator - East Rand
Overview of Role
The Intermediate to Senior SQL Database Administrator (DBA) is a key technical role responsible for the management, maintenance, and optimization of SQL Server databases. This position requires advanced expertise in database architecture, performance tuning, security, and disaster recovery.
Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• BSc Computer Science or equivalent qualification (advantageous)
• Proven SQL code creation experience | Proven process analysis experience
• Systems understanding and test experience

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of BI development | Experience in SQL / BI solution design and development | Familiarity with integration protocols
• Experience in delivering integrations (internal and external)
• Understanding of business operations and processes

Product Experience:

• Microsoft SQL Server 2012, 2019, 2022: 5-10 years
• SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS): 3-5 years
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS): 3-5 years
• SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS - Tabular): Beneficial
• Microsoft Power BI (On-premises / Premium): Beneficial

Key Responsibilities

• Database Administration and Maintenance
• Oversee installation, configuration, and ongoing maintenance of SQL Server instances.
• Apply patching, updates, and conduct regular health checks.
• Performance Tuning and Optimization
• Monitor database performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Implement solutions such as index optimization, query tuning, and capacity planning.
• High Availability and Disaster Recovery
• Design, implement, and manage high availability solutions (AlwaysOn, replication, log shipping).
• Conduct backups, restores, and recovery plan testing | Security and Compliance
• Enforce database security policies | Manage user access and permissions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant data security standards and regulations.
• Collaboration and Support | Work closely with development, infrastructure, and IT teams.
• Support application development, data integration, and system upgrades.
• Troubleshooting and Issue Resolution
• Proactively identify and resolve database-related incidents.
• Maintain performance within agreed SLAs | Mentorship and Guidance
• Provide technical guidance to junior DBAs and team members | Strategic Planning
• Contribute to database architecture strategies.
• Align database management practices with business objectives and technology roadmaps.

Salary offer: R45K - R60K

Skills Required