SQL Server Database Administrator (DBA) - 24 Months Fixed-Term Contract

Recruiter:

Kamo Placements

Job Ref:

JHB001924/Kamo

Date posted:

Monday, May 11, 2026

Location:

Pretoria, South Africa

Salary:

Annually

SUMMARY:
The purpose of the job is to plan, manage, administer, and secure system databases, troubleshoot database issues affecting system performance, and ensure data quality across the databases.

POSITION INFO:
JOB DESCRIPTION

Manage SQL Server databases;
Configure and maintain database servers and processes;
Monitor system's health and performance;
Ensure high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security;
Refine and automate regular processes, track issues, and document changes;
Assist developers with query tuning and schema refinement;
Provide support for critical business systems; and
Perform scheduled maintenance and support release deployment activities.
Performing any additional responsibilities/tasks in line with the company operational requirements

JOB REQUIREMENTS
The successful candidate will have the following essential qualifications, competencies, and skills:

BSC Computer Science degree or BTech or Advanced Diploma or a relevant equivalent qualification at NQF level 7.
A minimum of five (5) years’ experience in SQL Server database administration or a similar role.
Knowledge and experience with database Performance Tuning and Optimization (PTO).
Knowledge and experience with backups, restores, and recovery models.
Knowledge and experience of High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for SQL Server.
Knowledge and experience with Windows Server Operating System, including Active Directory.

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