Database Administrator (SQL) â 6-Month Contract â Enhance your architecture skills with one of the worldâs largest producers of platinum â CENTURION, R350PH â R400PH
Database Administrator (SQL) â 6-Month Contract â Enhance your architecture skills with one of the worldâs largest producers of platinum â CENTURION, R350PH â R400PH
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Job Description
Job Description
THIS 6MONTH CONTRACT OPPORTUNITY IS OFFERING UP TO R400PH (R67K/pm)
Great opportunity for a skilled intermediate SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) to own the endtoend management of SQL Server environments while introducing automation for deployments modernization configuration standardization or Infrastructure as Code (e.g. using PowerShell or Terraform with Azure SQL).
Based in Illovo CENTURION
THE CLIENT
A leading South African mining company specializing in the production of platinum group metals (PGMs) including platinum palladium rhodium nickel and associated byproducts. Headquartered in Johannesburg they operate in a fully integrated value chain encompassing mining refining and marketing activities.
THE ROLE
This is an excellent opportunity for a SQL Database Administrator to take ownership of the full SQL Server environment across production development and testing this role youll ensure the stability security and performance of all database instances while actively supporting development teams and business stakeholders with expertlevel database insight and technical guidance.
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
SQL Server Deployment & Management: Install maintain and upgrade SQL Server instances to ensure reliable highperforming database environments.
Security Policies Implementation: Develop and enforce robust database security measures to protect sensitive data.
Performance Optimization: Identify bottlenecks and implement solutions for peak system performance.
Backup & Disaster Recovery: Design implement and manage disaster recovery processes ensuring your strategies safeguard data integrity at all times.
Database Audits: Conduct regular audits to identify vulnerabilities irregularities and security risks.
CrossFunctional Collaboration: Partner with IT and business teams to provide database solutions that support companywide projects.
EndUser Support: Offer technical support and training to database users and developers to ensure smooth operations.
REQUIREMENTS
A Bachelors or Masters degree in Computer Science Information Systems or a related field.
Proven experience in database administration backup and recovery performance tuning and security.
Proficiency with SQL Server and database management tools.
Strong understanding of database architecture and administration.
Experience with backup and recovery procedures performance tuning and security.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
