Database Administrator

Posted recently. A Database Administrator position is being filled in Oudtshoorn. Suitable candidates from across Western Cape are invited to submit their applications for review.

About This Position

The Database Administrator position is part of an ongoing recruitment drive across Western Cape. The brief has been shaped carefully, with a focus on delivery in Oudtshoorn and across the it jobs space.

Communication runs both ways. Managers across the it jobs team in Western Cape make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.

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 Western Cape is consistently high and consistently fair.

Practically speaking, the role has been written to be sustainable, not just busy. Strong output is expected, and managers in Oudtshoorn also pay attention to recovery, learning and the kind of breathing room that keeps people doing good work over time.

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 Oudtshoorn.

Your Workplace

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 Oudtshoorn site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

A respectful, professional environment is the standard in Western Cape. Bullying, harassment and unfair conduct have no place here, and managers are trained to act decisively when concerns are raised.

Beyond that, 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.

Your Future Here

Career progression here is real, not a slogan. The it jobs space in Oudtshoorn offers a clear runway from delivery into team leadership and beyond, and managers sit down with each team member regularly to map out the next step in Western Cape.

Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.

Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Oudtshoorn have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Western Cape.

Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every Oudtshoorn team member.

Equal Opportunity

Diverse teams build stronger workplaces. Applications are welcome from candidates of every background, language and community across Western Cape, and recruitment is fair, transparent and aligned with the EE Act.

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.

Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in Oudtshoorn.

Practical steps back the words. Structured EE reporting, transformation initiatives and learnership programmes give real opportunities to candidates from across Western Cape.

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Oudtshoorn colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the it jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.

Beyond that, the company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Oudtshoorn keep progressing.

Recognition matters here. Strong performers are noticed quickly, and many promotions across the business have started in the Oudtshoorn teams.

Benefits are clear and consistent. Beyond the package on offer, the role includes the supports you would expect from an established South African employer in Western Cape.

Based in Oudtshoorn

Oudtshoorn continues to grow as an employment hub in Western Cape, with near the Cape Town International Airport hub. 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 Oudtshoorn.

If you are relocating, the team can share practical pointers on neighbourhoods, transport and the typical pace of life in Oudtshoorn, Western Cape.

Many candidates already living within reach of Oudtshoorn cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Western Cape economy.

Day in the Life

Your day tends to start with a quick standup, where the team shares progress and surfaces blockers. From there, you settle into focused build time, breaking tickets into manageable chunks and pairing with colleagues when something gets thorny. Afternoons mix code reviews, planning discussions and the occasional production incident — everyone pulls together, fixes the issue and feeds the lessons back into the next sprint. By the time you sign off, you’ve shipped value, learned something new, and left clean code behind you.

No two days look exactly the same — and that variety is part of what keeps the role engaging for the right candidate in Oudtshoorn.

Crucially, the rhythm rewards people who plan ahead but also pivot quickly when Western Cape operations throw up the unexpected.

Crucially, the Oudtshoorn office buzzes through peak hours and settles into focused, productive lulls in between, giving you time to plan and reset before the next stretch of work.

Meet the Team

Practically speaking, you will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Oudtshoorn group is a healthy mix of experienced operators and newer joiners, all of whom share a strong commitment to delivery and to one another.

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.

Crucially, the team mix in Oudtshoorn reflects a balance of experienced operators and emerging talent, with deliberate space for diverse voices and backgrounds.

Key Outputs

• Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
• Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
• Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
• Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
• Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
• Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards

Who We’re Looking For

• Hands-on experience with relational and NoSQL databases
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
• Comfortable working in agile delivery teams

Candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.