Work-Force
This is a current vacancy. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Database Administrator in Kuruman, and we encourage applicants from across Northern Cape to consider this opportunity.
Overview
Importantly, this Database Administrator role has been briefed against a clear set of outcomes for Kuruman. The successful candidate will work alongside an established team and will be expected to contribute meaningfully to the it jobs pipeline across Northern Cape.
Day-to-day, the role balances focused delivery with the kind of collaboration that keeps things moving. The successful candidate is trusted to make sensible decisions inside the agreed scope, with line-management support whenever a sounding board is useful.
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 Kuruman teams, and the new Database Administrator will feel that from the first week.
What We Offer
You will join a team that values respectful collaboration, honest feedback and shared wins. The Kuruman colleagues take pride in supporting one another and in doing the it jobs side of the business properly, day in and day out.
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.
Growing With Us
On top of that, career progression for this it jobs role in Kuruman depends on the hiring organisation’s policies, role requirements and business needs in Northern Cape.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in Kuruman have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across Northern Cape.
Training is a mix of formal courses, structured on-the-job learning and exposure to broader projects, all geared at building practical skills.
Key Outputs
- Investigate and resolve user-reported support tickets at L2 and L3
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
- Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
Candidate Profile
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
- Strong proficiency in Java, C#, Python, JavaScript or TypeScript
- Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
- Reliable home internet for hybrid work where applicable
Potential is considered alongside experience, so candidates who tick most of these boxes should still be considered.