Database Administrator

Johannesburg FULL TIME R40,000 - R50,000 / Month
(R480,000 - R600,000 / Year)

Job Description

In this role, you will be responsible for the administration of our database systems, ensuring high availability and performance. Your skills in database management and optimization will help us support our growing business needs.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement database policies and procedures.
  • Assist in capacity planning and future database growth.
  • Participate in database migrations and upgrades.
  • Conduct regular audits of database systems.
  • Provide database support for application development teams.

Requirements

Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology or related field
  • Master's degree is a plus
Experience
  • 4+ years of experience in database administration
Technical Skills
  • PostgreSQL
  • Database Security
Soft Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Adaptability
Certifications
  • AWS Database Specialty
Languages
  • English: Fluent

Advantageous

  • Experience with NoSQL Databases: Knowledge of NoSQL database systems like MongoDB or Cassandra.
  • Database Automation Skills: Experience in automating database maintenance tasks.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance
  • Training and certification reimbursement
  • Paid leave for personal development
  • Team-building activities

Company Culture

  • Collaboration: Working together as a team enhances our ability to deliver exceptional results.
  • Continuous Learning: We support ongoing training and development opportunities for our staff.
  • Employee Recognition: We celebrate achievements and contributions, big and small, within our team.
Status: Closed