Search thousands of fresh jobs

×
This job is expired
Paracon

Database Administrator

Paracon

  • R Undisclosed
  • Contract Senior position
  • Braamfontein (Braampark)
  • Posted 23 May 2025 by Paracon
  • Expires in 32 days
  • Job 2611633 - Ref 505637800056986
Apply Now

About the position

Database Administrator - MS SQL

We are seeking a seasoned Database Administrator (DBA) with strong expertise in Microsoft SQL Server to join our team. The ideal candidate will have in-depth experience in database deployment, optimization, security, and management of enterprise data environments. You will play a critical role in ensuring database integrity, performance, and reliability across multiple systems and environments.

Key Responsibilities:

Database Design & Development

  • Design, plan, and develop scalable data structures to support new in-house development projects.
  • Build robust data integration layers and logic using stored procedures, queries, and views.
  • Ensure performance tuning and optimization of databases and logic layers.
Deployment & Maintenance

  • Deploy and maintain databases in line with enterprise data standards and procedures.
  • Perform data migrations between servers and across environments.
  • Conduct disaster recovery (DR) planning and testing to ensure business continuity.
  • Develop and manage backup strategies and schedules.
Reporting & Data Extraction

  • Perform ad-hoc data extractions and imports as needed by business and technical teams.
  • Build and publish ad-hoc reports for operational and analytical use.
Security & Governance

  • Implement and manage user access and roles for secure database usage.
  • Enforce security policies and entrench data governance rules and best practices.
  • Monitor and manage access to ensure compliance with data privacy regulations.
Environment Management

  • Oversee and manage data environments including storage and capacity planning.
  • Support the availability, reliability, and performance of all database systems.
Required Skills & Experience:

  • 6-7 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator working with Microsoft SQL Server.
  • Strong SQL development skills: queries, stored procedures, views, triggers, indexing, etc.
  • Experience with performance tuning and optimization of large-scale databases.
  • Proven experience in data migration, disaster recovery, and backup management.
  • Solid understanding of data integration principles and ETL processes.
  • Expertise in user and security management within database environments.
  • Strong knowledge of data governance, standards enforcement, and documentation.
  • Excellent troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
Preferred Qualifications:

  • Degree or diploma in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field.
  • Microsoft certifications (e.g., MCSA/MCSE: Data Platform or Azure Database Admin) are advantageous.
  • Familiarity with cloud-based data environments (e.g., Azure SQL) is a plus.
Location:

  • Johannesburg, Gauteng
Workplace Type:

  • Hybrid
Job Type:

  • Contract
Experience Type:

  • Intermediate to Senior


If you're a proactive, detail-oriented professional with a passion for delivering high-quality application support in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. - Kivara Rajgopal on [Email Address Removed] or via [Phone Number Removed];

Desired Skills:

  • database administration
  • MSSQL
  • Disaster recovery
  • ETL
  • Azure SQL

Desired Qualification Level:

  • Degree

Apply Now

Paracon

About the agency

Paracon facilitates the delivery of your business strategy through finding you the top ICT and technology talent. Our reputation, industry leadership and national reach enables us to empower our clients through attracting the ICT talent you need for your permanent and temporary employment workforce solutions. Paracon forms part of the Adcorp Group of Companies, an international parent company to a group of recruitment specialist brands who are engaged in the provision of comprehensive human capital; effective and efficient workforce management styles and skills development services. With ever-changing technology, choose us as your partner in the evolution of ICT talent. Trusted, experienced and dynamic in the way we do ICT talent management. Resourcing • Contracting recruitment: Utilising contractors allows you flexibility in your resourcing solutions. We manage all contract negotiation and administration through our professional and timeous processes. From short-term projects to long-term engagements, moving your business forward. • Permanent recruitment: Permanent placement of ICT professionals, includes full background checks and references. • Recruitment process: We will provide a tailored workforce managed solution, to search, source and identify talent to match the job specifications provided by our clients, Paracon is able to assess CVs via our various recruitment channels. Talent Development Talent Consulting PPM (Portfolio, Program and Project management services)

Receive a daily digest of all new jobs matching this job. Your information is safe with us and you can cancel any time.

Expires in 31 days

Email me jobs similar to: Database Administrator

Receive a daily digest of all new jobs matching this job: Senior IT Auditor. Your information is safe with us and you can cancel at any time.