Database Administrator

We're looking for an experienced Intermediate to Senior Database Administrator who is passionate about maintaining high-performing, secure, and reliable database environments. This role is ideal for a professional with strong SQL Server expertise who enjoys solving complex technical challenges, improving database performance, and supporting critical business applications.

As part of our technology team, you'll play a key role in managing and optimising enterprise database platforms, supporting high availability environments, and driving automation and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Do

• Administer, maintain, and support enterprise-scale database environments

• Implement and support high availability and disaster recovery solutions, including clustering, availability groups, and replication

• Manage database backups, restores, upgrades, patching, and maintenance activities

• Monitor database performance and proactively identify opportunities for optimisation

• Analyse and troubleshoot database issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing preventative measures

• Optimise queries, indexes, and database configurations to improve performance and reliability

• Develop and maintain data replication and data movement solutions across environments

• Automate routine database administration tasks using scripting and automation tools

• Support infrastructure and cloud migration initiatives where required

• Ensure database security, access controls, compliance, and data governance standards are maintained

• Create and maintain operational documentation, technical procedures, and support runbooks

• Collaborate closely with development, infrastructure, and application support teams to deliver reliable database services

• Provide guidance and support to junior team members and contribute to knowledge-sharing initiatives

• Participate in incident management and provide after-hours support when required

What We're Looking For

• 5-8+ years of Database Administration experience within medium to large enterprise environments

• Relevant degree, diploma, or equivalent qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field

• Strong hands-on experience administering Microsoft SQL Server environments

• Solid understanding of database architecture, performance tuning, and optimisation techniques

• Experience supporting high availability and disaster recovery solutions

• Knowledge of replication technologies, database backup and recovery strategies, and maintenance planning

• Experience with scripting and automation tools such as PowerShell, Python, or Bash

• Exposure to cloud platforms and modern infrastructure environments will be advantageous

• Experience with technologies such as ClickHouse, FoundationDB, Valkey, LGTM Stack (Loki, Grafana, Tempo, Mimir), or similar observability and database technologies would be beneficial

• Understanding of database security, auditing, compliance, and governance practices

• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills

• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment

• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• A proactive and collaborative approach with a strong focus on continuous improvement

Why Join Us?

• Work with modern database technologies and enterprise-scale environments

• Gain exposure to cloud platforms, automation frameworks, and infrastructure modernisation initiatives

• Be part of a collaborative and high-performing technology team

• Contribute to meaningful projects that directly impact business performance and reliability

• Enjoy opportunities for professional growth, learning, and career development

• Join a culture that values innovation, accountability, and technical excellence

If you're passionate about database administration, performance optimisation, and delivering reliable data platforms that support business success, we'd love to hear from you.

This vacancy will be based Pretoria or Durban

Closing Date: 11 August 2026