Database Administrator

A vacancy has been confirmed for a Database Administrator based in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape. The successful candidate will join an established team within the it jobs function.

About the Opportunity

The organisation is investing in its Grahamstown operation, and this Database Administrator position reflects that commitment. The successful candidate will work across the it jobs function and contribute to the wider Eastern Cape business.

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

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

Where You’ll Work

Practically speaking, 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 Grahamstown site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

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

Diversity and Inclusion

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

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

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

Why This Role

You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Grahamstown 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 company reinvests in its people: paid training, internal moves and the chance to take on bigger projects are all part of how careers in Grahamstown keep progressing.

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

Daily Duties

• Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
• Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
• Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling

Essential Criteria

• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
• Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code

Each application is reviewed carefully, and strong matches against the criteria above will move forward in the process.