Database Administrator

An opportunity has arisen for a Database Administrator in Hazyview. Suitably qualified candidates from across Mpumalanga are invited to apply.

What This Role Involves

The Database Administrator vacancy forms part of how the Hazyview 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 organisation keeps reporting lines clean and expectations realistic. Performance is measured against a small, agreed set of metrics, and there are no surprise yardsticks for the Database Administrator taking on this position.

Stakeholders for this position include line managers, peers across the it jobs team and trusted external partners. Building those relationships early makes the next twelve months in Hazyview much easier.

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

Working in Hazyview

Working in Hazyview means a place within the Highveld coal corridor, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Mpumalanga region, and the Hazyview office benefits from those long-standing connections.

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

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

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 Hazyview.

Why Join Us

On top of that, the company invests in the people who join it. From structured onboarding to ongoing skills development, you will find clear paths to grow your career in it jobs from your base in Hazyview. Many colleagues across Mpumalanga have moved into senior roles after starting in positions just like this one.

Crucially, 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 Hazyview keep progressing.

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 Mpumalanga.

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

Where You’ll Work

On top of that, 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.

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

Health, safety and well-being are taken seriously. Current policies and procedures are maintained, and the Hazyview site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.

Crucially, 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.

About the Team

You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Hazyview 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.

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

Daily Duties

• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
• Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
• Plan and execute infrastructure upgrades with minimal downtime
• Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
• Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots

What You’ll Need

• Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
• Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
• Comfortable working in agile delivery teams
• Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
• Exposure to monitoring and observability tooling
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)

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