Work-Force
A Database Administrator position is being filled in Vanderbijlpark. Suitable candidates from across Gauteng are invited to submit their applications for review.
What This Role Involves
This Database Administrator role sits within the it jobs function in Vanderbijlpark. It offers a defined scope, clear measures of success, and the support of an experienced team across Gauteng.
Communication runs both ways. Managers across the it jobs team in Gauteng make time for one-to-ones, and people are expected to speak up early when something needs attention.
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 Vanderbijlpark much easier.
Tools, systems and information are there to support the role rather than slow it down. The company continues to invest in the technology that backs its Vanderbijlpark teams, and the new Database Administrator will feel that from the first week.
Meet the Team
You will join a tight-knit, collaborative team that knows the it jobs side of the business inside out. The Vanderbijlpark 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.
The team structure and working relationships for this role in Vanderbijlpark will be explained during the hiring process.
Our Commitment to Transformation
Importantly, the organisation is committed to fair, merit-based recruitment and equal opportunity. Applications are assessed against the published role requirements in line with applicable employment law.
Beyond that, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Gauteng.
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 Vanderbijlpark.
Where You’ll Work
Crucially, 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 Vanderbijlpark site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
Equally, 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.
Crucially, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Gauteng.
Working in Vanderbijlpark
Notably, the role is based in Vanderbijlpark, close to OR Tambo International Airport. Public transport links and parking are within easy reach, making the daily commute manageable for candidates living across Vanderbijlpark and the broader Gauteng region.
Many candidates already living within reach of Vanderbijlpark cite the location as one of the role’s quiet wins, with shorter commutes and a real sense of being plugged into the local Gauteng economy.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng.
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 Vanderbijlpark.
Why This Role
Crucially, you will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Vanderbijlpark colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the it jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
Practically speaking, the role’s development opportunities, training and benefits, if offered, will be set out in the final vacancy details.
In addition, the package, working arrangements and any available support will be confirmed by the hiring organisation for this vacancy.
Career development may be available depending on the role, business needs and the hiring organisation’s policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Design, develop and maintain features across the application stack
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Write clean, testable code that follows the team’s coding standards
Who We’re Looking For
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.