SQL Database Administrator
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Administrative and clerical roles handle the day-to-day paperwork, scheduling and record-keeping that keep SA businesses running, and are a popular path for matriculants with strong organisation skills.
This listing does not state a salary. As a guide, admin roles in South Africa typically pay R8 000 to R20 000 a month (indicative).
Job description
• Role : SQL Server DBA with postgre database knowledge / Experience
• Location : Durban [ Work from office ]
• Duration : 12 Months renewal
• Only Immediate Joiners
Role Overvi
ew
• Design, implement, and maintain high availability and disaster recovery solutions (e.g. clustering, availability groups, replication framewor
ks)• Develop and manage complex data movement and replication architectures across large database esta
tes• Monitor database environments and proactively address performance, stability, and reliability iss
ues• Perform advanced performance tuning using execution plans, wait statistics, and profiling to
ols• Investigate incidents, conduct root cause analysis, and implement effective remediation strateg
ies• Drive database automation initiatives using scripting and self-service tooling to improve operational efficie
ncy• Support infrastructure modernisation projects, including cloud adoption and optimisation initiati
ves• Ensure database security, compliance, and governance through controls such as encryption, auditing, and access managem
ent• Create and maintain technical documentation, runbooks, and operational standa
rds• Provide technical mentorship and guidance to junior database administrat
ors• Participate in critical incident response and provide after-hours support when requi
red• 6+ years of progressive experience in database administration within enterprise environme
nts• A relevant degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related discipl
ine• Strong expertise in SQL Server or similar relational database management syst
ems• Proven experience with high availability, disaster recovery, and replication technolog
ies• Advanced skills in database performance tuning and query optimisat
ion• Experience with automation and scripting (e.g. PowerShell, Bash, or Python) Internal - Intellectual Prope
rty• Experience with technologies such as ClickHouse, FoundationDB, LGTM stack (Loki,Grafana, Tempo, Mimir), Rybbit, or Val
key• Exposure to cloud platforms and modern infrastructure environme
nts• Solid understanding of security, compliance, and data governance practi
ces• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to manage critical incidents independen
tly• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across technical and business stakehold
ers• A collaborative team player who values knowledge sharing and continuous improvem
ent• Play a critical role in maintaining and optimising enterprise-scale database platfo
rms• Gain exposure to modern cloud technologies, automation frameworks, and large-scale data environme
nts• Work in a collaborative, high-performance engineering environm
ent• Contribute to infrastructure modernisation and continuous improvement initiati
ves• Be part of a culture that values technical excellence, accountability, and innovat
ion
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