Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Database Administrator in Benoni. Suitably qualified candidates from across Gauteng are invited to apply.
Overview
The Database Administrator vacancy forms part of how the Benoni branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the it jobs side of the business moving forward.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
Internal documentation, process notes and shared playbooks make it easier for the Database Administrator to step into the it jobs workflow quickly. Institutional knowledge is well-organised, so people are not reinventing the wheel from one week to the next.
Why This Role
Beyond that, the hiring organisation may provide onboarding or skills development for this it jobs role in Benoni; the available support will be confirmed in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Notably, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
The Environment
Importantly, the environment is hybrid-friendly where the role allows, with collaborative tooling, modern source-control workflows and a strong emphasis on shared ownership of code and incidents.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
Notably, the working environment is set up to give the team the focus needed for deeper work, while keeping collaboration and quick problem-solving close at hand.
Equal Opportunity
Inclusive recruitment is part of the organisation’s employment practices. Applicants are assessed on relevant qualifications, skills and experience for this role in Benoni.
Notably, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
B-BBEE compliance is more than a scorecard here. It informs how the business invests in skills development, supplier diversity and community engagement across the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
Candidate Profile
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.