Database Administrator

The organisation is recruiting a Database Administrator for its Schweizer-Reneke operation. The role forms part of a wider it jobs portfolio across North West.

What This Role Involves

Crucially, the Database Administrator vacancy forms part of how the Schweizer-Reneke branch keeps performing. It pairs day-to-day delivery with longer-running priorities that keep the it jobs side of the business moving forward.

Notably, the successful applicant is given the room to plan, deliver and review their work without unnecessary noise. The organisation has built its Schweizer-Reneke team on trust, and the Database Administrator role will feel that from week one.

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 Schweizer-Reneke teams, and the new Database Administrator will feel that from the first week.

The Environment

Beyond 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.

In addition, 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.

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

Equal Opportunity

Inclusion is a core part of how the team operates. This is an equal-opportunity employer, and candidates from all communities — including women, youth and persons living with disabilities — are encouraged to apply for this role in Schweizer-Reneke.

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

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

Your Role

• Maintain technical documentation, architecture diagrams and runbooks
• Automate repetitive operational tasks using scripts and tooling
• Diagnose and resolve production incidents within agreed SLAs
• Optimise database queries and back-end performance hot-spots
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to technical design discussions
• Manage user access, identity and endpoint security across the estate
• Collaborate with product and design teams during sprint planning
• Build and maintain CI/CD pipelines for reliable, repeatable releases

What You’ll Need

• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to debug complex systems
• Good written and verbal communication for technical and non-technical audiences
• Ability to mentor junior team members on best practices
• Experience with containerisation (Docker, Kubernetes) is an advantage
• Experience with Git, branching strategies and pull-request workflows
• Understanding of secure development principles aligned with POPIA
• Relevant IT qualification (degree, diploma or recognised certifications)

If your CV speaks to the points above, this role is worth a closer look.