Junior Database Administrator

Location:Centurion

Are you an aspiring Database Administrator with a passion for database technologies data integrity and system performance

Our client is seeking a motivated Junior Database Administrator to support the administration maintenance monitoring and optimisation of database environments while ensuring database availability integrity security and performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an IT professional looking to develop their technical expertise while working alongside experienced database specialists in a dynamic technology environment. The successful candidate will assist senior team members with database design troubleshooting backups and system enhancements.

• Assist in the installation configuration and maintenance of database systems.
• Monitor database performance and availability.
• Perform routine database housekeeping activities.
• Execute database backup and recovery procedures.
• Assist with database upgrades and patch management.

• Support database design and development activities.
• Maintain database structures and documentation.
• Assist with query optimisation and performance tuning.
• Identify and escalate database performance issues.

• Monitor data integrity and consistency across environments.
• Implement database security standards and user access controls.
• Support compliance with data governance and security requirements.

• Troubleshoot database-related incidents and service requests.
• Support application teams with database connectivity and performance issues.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing and implementation.

• Maintain database configuration and operational documentation.
• Generate reports on database performance availability and utilisation.

• NQF Level 6 qualification in one of the following:
  • Information Technology
  • Software Development
  • Computer Science
  • Related IT discipline

• 13 years experience in database administration or database support.
• Exposure to SQL Server MySQL PostgreSQL Oracle or similar database technologies.
• Experience gained through internships graduate programmes or junior DBA roles will be advantageous.

• SQL scripting and querying.
• Basic database administration principles.
• Understanding of backup and recovery processes.
• Knowledge of database security fundamentals.
• Familiarity with database monitoring tools.
• Working knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems.

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem-Solving Ability
• Attention to Detail
• Strong Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Willingness to Learn and Develop Technical Expertise

• Join a dynamic technology environment where you can build your database administration career.
• Work alongside experienced database professionals while gaining exposure to enterprise database environments.
• Develop hands-on experience across database administration performance optimisation security backup and recovery and system support.
• Opportunity to expand your technical knowledge while contributing to reliable and secure database operations.

If you are a motivated IT professional looking to build your career in database administration and develop your technical expertise within a collaborative environment wed love to hear from you.