Junior Database Administrator at Boardroom Appointments

• 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.