Durban: Database Administrator (DBN Hybrid) posted by DataFin Recruitment

January 19, 2026 Jobs in Durban

DataFin Recruitment

Kwazulu-Natal

Other IT/Computer

Job Description

About the Role

A cutting-edge Tech company in Durban is seeking an experienced Database Administrator to join its team. As a DBN Hybrid, you will be responsible for the day-to-day administration, maintenance, optimisation, and support of the organisation’s database systems. This role ensures database performance, security, and availability, while also contributing to database development projects and supporting Application Teams with database-related queries.

Key Responsibilities

Install, configure, and maintain database management systems (primarily SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or Oracle, depending on environment).
Perform regular health checks, tuning, and optimisation for performance and reliability.
Apply database patches and upgrades as required.
Monitor database storage, growth, and capacity.
Identify slow-running queries and work with Developers to optimise SQL code.
Maintain and update indexes, statistics, and execution plans.
Use monitoring tools to proactively address performance issues.
Manage database backups, recovery plans, and high-availability configurations.
Test and validate Disaster Recovery (DR) and business continuity plans.
Ensure compliance with Recovery Time Objectives (RTOs) and Recovery Point Objectives (RPOs).
Implement and maintain database security best practices, including access control, encryption, and auditing.
Ensure compliance with data protection laws (e.g., POPIA, GDPR).
Manage database user accounts, permissions, and roles.
Assist in designing and implementing database solutions for new projects.
Support application and development teams with database queries and schema changes.
Develop scripts, stored procedures, and triggers where necessary.
Troubleshoot and resolve database-related incidents and service requests.
Participate in after-hours support rotation for critical systems.
Document troubleshooting steps, solutions, and lessons learned.
Keep up-to-date with emerging database technologies and best practices.
Recommend and implement improvements to database architecture and processes.

Requirements

35 years of experience in a Database Administration role.
Strong proficiency in SQL and database administration.
Experience with database backup, recovery, tuning, and high availability.
Knowledge of replication, clustering, and disaster recovery setups.
Familiarity with database monitoring tools (e.g., SQL Profiler, SolarWinds DPA, Redgate).
Understanding of scripting languages (e.g., PowerShell, Bash, Python) for automation.
Knowledge of cloud-based databases (Azure SQL, AWS RDS).

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Qualifications

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field (preferred).
Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Oracle Certified Professional, or similar Certifications preferred.

Salary & Benefits

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