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Database Administrator

Johannesburg
Salary: R300 000.00 - R580 000.00 Per Month
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: IT
Reference: NWA003831/CH

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Employer: Network Recruitment

Are you a passionate Database Administrator looking to sharpen your skills in an exciting opportunity?

About the Role:
We are seeking a talented Intermediate Database Administrator with strong expertise in SQL and database management. As a vital member of our IT team, you will be responsible for managing, maintaining, and optimizing our databases, ensuring data integrity, security, and high performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Design, install, and configure SQL databases to meet company needs.
Perform regular database maintenance tasks such as backups, performance tuning, and troubleshooting.
Monitor and ensure high availability and performance of database systems.
Collaborate with development and IT teams to design and implement database solutions.
Implement and maintain database security measures to protect data.
Troubleshoot and resolve database issues efficiently.
Manage database replication, clustering, and failover procedures.
Ensure databases meet compliance requirements and industry standards.

Required Skills:

Proven experience as a Database Administrator (3+ years preferred).
Strong knowledge of SQL and database management systems (e.g., MySQL, PostgreSQL, MS SQL Server).
Proficiency in database performance tuning and optimization.
Experience in database security best practices.
Familiarity with database backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.
Ability to troubleshoot and resolve database issues promptly.
Good understanding of data modeling and database design principles.

Preferred Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
Certifications in database management (e.g., Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator, Oracle DBA).
Experience with cloud-based databases and data replication technologies.

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If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply directly to me with your detailed updated CV at cheard@networkrecruitment.co.za and copy the reference number in brackets in the subject line of your e-mail.

If you have not received a response within two weeks, please consider the vacancy application unsuccessful. Your profile will be kept on our database for any other opportunities that appear for which you might be more suitable.

We also invite you to contact us to discuss your next career move in IT!

For more information contact:
Calvin David Heard on +27 87 378 8650
The IT Recruitment Consultant

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About Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment

Network Recruitment is a leading specialist recruitment company in the fields of IT, Finance and Engineering.

Since our establishment in 1987, we have been at the forefront of the specialist recruitment industry. Network Recruitment’s key to success is the focus on delivering superior quality service by developing and maintaining an exclusive focus on sourcing high-calibre skills for medium-sized to JSE-listed companies operating in these three niche sectors across South Africa.

Our experience in permanent and contract-based recruitment enables us to provide you with recruitment solutions that meet your long- and short-term needs.

Network Recruitment is a division of ADvTECH Resourcing, the recruitment arm of the national JSE-listed ADvTECH Limited Group a leader in quality education, training, skills development and placement services.