Junior Database Administrator (3-year contract position)

Location: Centurion

Are you an aspiring Database Administrator with a passion for database technologies, data integrity, and system performance?

Our client is seeking a motivated Junior Database Administrator to support the administration, maintenance, monitoring, and optimisation of database environments while ensuring database availability, integrity, security, and performance.

This is an excellent opportunity for an IT professional looking to develop their technical expertise while working alongside experienced database specialists in a dynamic technology environment. The successful candidate will assist senior team members with database design, troubleshooting, backups, and system enhancements.

Key Responsibilities:

Database Administration

• Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of database systems.
• Monitor database performance and availability.
• Perform routine database housekeeping activities.
• Execute database backup and recovery procedures.
• Assist with database upgrades and patch management.

Database Design & Optimisation

• Support database design and development activities.
• Maintain database structures and documentation.
• Assist with query optimisation and performance tuning.
• Identify and escalate database performance issues.

Data Management & Security

• Monitor data integrity and consistency across environments.
• Implement database security standards and user access controls.
• Support compliance with data governance and security requirements.

System Support

• Troubleshoot database-related incidents and service requests.
• Support application teams with database connectivity and performance issues.
• Participate in disaster recovery testing and implementation.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain database configuration and operational documentation.
• Generate reports on database performance, availability, and utilisation.

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications

• NQF Level 6 qualification in one of the following:
  • Information Technology
  • Software Development
  • Computer Science
  • Related IT discipline

Experience

• 1–3 years' experience in database administration or database support.
• Exposure to SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, Oracle, or similar database technologies.
• Experience gained through internships, graduate programmes, or junior DBA roles will be advantageous.

Technical Skills

• SQL scripting and querying.
• Basic database administration principles.
• Understanding of backup and recovery processes.
• Knowledge of database security fundamentals.
• Familiarity with database monitoring tools.
• Working knowledge of Windows and/or Linux operating systems.

Key Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Problem-Solving Ability
• Attention to Detail
• Strong Communication Skills
• Team Collaboration
• Willingness to Learn and Develop Technical Expertise

What's on Offer:

• Join a dynamic technology environment where you can build your database administration career.
• Work alongside experienced database professionals while gaining exposure to enterprise database environments.
• Develop hands-on experience across database administration, performance optimisation, security, backup and recovery, and system support.
• Opportunity to expand your technical knowledge while contributing to reliable and secure database operations.

If you are a motivated IT professional looking to build your career in database administration and develop your technical expertise within a collaborative environment, we'd love to hear from you.