SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) 24 Months Fixed-Term Contract
Pretoria - South Africa
Job Summary
The purpose of the job is to plan manage administer and secure system databases troubleshoot database issues affecting system performance and ensure data quality across the databases.
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications competencies and skills:
- Manage SQL Server databases;
- Configure and maintain database servers and processes;
- Monitor systems health and performance;
- Ensure high levels of performance availability sustainability and security;
- Refine and automate regular processes track issues and document changes;
- Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement;
- Provide support for critical business systems; and
- Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities.
- Performing any additional responsibilities/tasks in line with the company operational requirements
JOB REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications competencies and skills:
- BSC Computer Science degree or BTech or Advanced Diploma or a relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 7.
- A minimum of five (5) years experience in SQL Server database administration or a similar role.
- Knowledge and experience with database Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO).
- Knowledge and experience with backups restores and recovery models.
- Knowledge and experience of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server.
- Knowledge and experience with Windows Server Operating System including Active Directory.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority