Work-Force
Listing live now. We believe great workplaces are built on great people. We are looking for a Database Administrator in George, and we encourage applicants from across Western Cape to consider this opportunity.
About the Opportunity
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 George and across the it jobs space.
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 George teams, and the new Database Administrator will feel that from the first week.
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.
About the Team
On top of that, the team you will be working with is fast-paced and energetic. Things move quickly across the George office, and the people who thrive here are the ones who plan ahead, communicate openly and pick up the slack when Western Cape operations get busy.
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.
Notably, the team structure and working relationships for this role in George will be explained during the hiring process.
Equal Opportunity
Practically speaking, the organisation supports a respectful workplace. Applications are welcome from suitably qualified candidates across Western Cape, and recruitment is intended to be fair and transparent.
Inclusive hiring extends through onboarding and into how teams operate every day. Respectful, fair conduct is expected from every team member in George.
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.
Crucially, the hiring organisation’s applicable employment-equity and inclusion practices will be explained in the final vacancy details for Western Cape.
About George
Working in George means a place with views toward Table Mountain, with a steady flow of activity and a strong local economy. The team has built solid relationships across the Western Cape region, and the George office benefits from those long-standing connections.
Candidates should review the listed location, schedule and travel requirements before applying for this role in George, Western Cape.
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 George.
Many candidates already living within reach of George 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.
The Environment
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 George site adheres to the standards expected of a responsible South African employer.
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.
On top of that, the role is intended to operate under the hiring organisation’s workplace conduct, health and safety policies in Western Cape.
Growing With Us
This role can grow with you. Strong performers in the it jobs team in George have moved into senior, supervisory and specialist positions, and that journey is supported through coaching, training and exposure to bigger projects.
Internal mobility is encouraged. People who start in George have moved into roles in other branches, specialist functions and project teams across 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.
Growth conversations happen at a regular cadence — not just at year-end — so the path forward stays current and realistic for every George team member.
Key Outputs
- Mentor junior engineers through pairing and structured feedback
- Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
- Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
- Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
- Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
- Implement security best practices in line with POPIA obligations
Essential Criteria
- Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
- Familiarity with CI/CD pipelines and infrastructure-as-code
- Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)
- Working knowledge of cloud platforms (AWS, Azure or GCP)
- Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
On top of that, candidates who meet most of these criteria are welcome to be considered for the role.