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Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Database Administrator in Uitenhage, and we encourage applicants from across Eastern Cape to consider this opportunity.
The Role
The Database Administrator vacancy forms part of how the Uitenhage branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the it jobs side of the business moving forward.
Practically speaking, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Uitenhage team on trust, and the Database Administrator role will feel that from week one.
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.
Reasonable working hours and respectful planning are part of how the role runs. The team values strong delivery, and load is balanced fairly across the it jobs group in Uitenhage.
Based in Uitenhage
Uitenhage continues to grow as an employment hub in Eastern Cape, with along the Sunshine Coast tourism belt. 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 Uitenhage.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Uitenhage, Eastern Cape.
Many candidates already living within reach of Uitenhage cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Eastern Cape economy.
Your Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Uitenhage group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.
Line management is hands-on without being heavy. Expect regular one-to-ones, honest feedback and the support needed to do good work consistently.
On top of that, the team structure and working relationships for this role in Uitenhage will be explained during the hiring process.
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.
Where You’ll Work
In addition, 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.
Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Uitenhage site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Eastern Cape.
Practically speaking, 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.
Why Join Us
Importantly, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Uitenhage colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the it jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Notably, 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.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Your Future Here
In addition, career progression for this it jobs role in Uitenhage depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Eastern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Uitenhage team member.
Practically speaking, internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Uitenhage have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Eastern Cape.
Your Role
- Monitor system health using observability tools and respond to alerts
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
Minimum Requirements
- Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
- Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.