Work-Force
An opportunity has arisen for a Database Administrator in Komatipoort. Suitably qualified candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to apply.
Overview
The Database Administrator vacancy forms part of how the Komatipoort branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the it jobs side of the business moving forward.
Equally, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Komatipoort team on trust, and the Database Administrator role will feel that from week one.
Quality is everyone’s job. Whether the Database Administrator is processing a transaction, supporting a colleague or handling a customer query, the standard expected in Mpumalanga is consistently high and consistently fair.
Meet the Team
Crucially, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the Komatipoort office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Mpumalanga operations get busy.
Collaboration is the default working mode. Whether picking up a quick query or working through a complex project, you will find colleagues willing to lean in and help.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
Working in Komatipoort
Komatipoort continues to grow as an employment hub in Mpumalanga, with close to the Komatipoort border post. This role gives you a foothold in one of its busier business communities, with access to the local services, suppliers and partners that keep the work moving.
Accessibility is taken seriously: where the role allows, the team works toward a balance of in-office presence and flexibility for candidates based in and around Komatipoort.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Komatipoort, Mpumalanga.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
- Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
What You’ll Need
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
- Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.