SQL DBA; Database Administrator
Listed on 2026-01-13
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IT/Tech
IT Support, Cloud Computing, Data Engineer, Data Security
Job Description
THE OPPORTUNITY THAT AWAITS YOU
Join one of South Africa's next-generation connectivity companies—redefining how communities and businesses stay connected through world-class fibre infrastructure. Our client is on a mission to make fast, reliable internet accessible to all—while offering their team real impact, flexibility, and career growth in a high-performance, tech-forward environment.
They're looking for a technically sharp Intermediate Database Administrator (DBA) to join their high-calibre IT team.You'll work at the heart of a mature, high-volume data ecosystem—where performance, precision, and resilience matter every day. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional ready to bring hands-on expertise in SQL platforms, automation, and system stability—while growing inside a cloud-first, rapidly scaling environment.
YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Deploy, configure, and administer Postgre
SQL, MS SQL, and MySQL databases to ensure optimal uptime, security, and performance.
Optimize complex queries, implement indexing strategies, and proactively manage storage and scaling.
Automate routine DBA tasks using Bash or Python scripting, integrating with monitoring or deployment pipelines.
Lead patch management and version upgrades to ensure secure, up-to-date systems across environments.
Monitor database health using toolsets, perform integrity checks, and proactively resolve bottlenecks and exceptions.
Support development teams with data modelling and performance tuning initiatives.
Contribute to disaster recovery strategies and participate in failover testing.
OUR REQUIRED EXPERTISE
4+ years of hands-on experience in database administration across multiple SQL platforms.
Strong experience in Linux and Windows environments, with scripting skills (e.g. Bash, Python).
Familiarity with monitoring tools (e.g. Grafana, ELK Stack, Science Logic) and version control workflows (e.g. Git Hub).
Strong understanding of database security, performance tuning, and backup/recovery strategies.
Excellent troubleshooting skills and ability to work independently under pressure.
Bonus:
Exposure to Dev Ops tools, containerization (Docker, Kubernetes), or cloud-native data service
YOUR REWARD
Pension, Medical Aid (Discovery), Group Life and Funeral Cover
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