Database Administrator

2 weeks ago


Johannesburg, South Africa RareCruit Full time

DutiesDesign, implement, maintain, and optimise database systems across on-premises and cloud environments.Ensure data integrity, availability, performance, and security.Develop intelligent reports using Power BI and other reporting tools.Collaborate with developers, system administrators, and business analysts to support projects.Provide training and guidance to IT staff and end-users on database systems.Install, configure, and upgrade database servers and related applications/tools.Ensure proper licensing and compliance with vendor requirements.Monitor, troubleshoot, and optimise databases for performance and reliability.RequirementsQualification: National Diploma or BSc Degree in IT or related field.Experience: 3+ years in database administration.Technical Skills:Proficient in DBMS such as Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB.Performance tuning, query optimisation, and indexing.Backup, recovery, and disaster recovery planning.Familiarity with scripting languages (SQL, PL/SQL, Python, PowerShell, Bash).Understanding of cloud-based databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, Google Cloud SQL).Database security, encryption, and compliance standards.Monitoring and troubleshooting using tools like Nagios, SolarWinds, or built-in DB tools.Thank you for applying with RAREcruitFollow us on social media for the latest jobs, trends and market insight:Website:



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