Database Administrator

Simplify HR • Professional Services • Human Resources • Python • SQL • PowerShell • Power BI • 7 months ago
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$15k per year
Location
In office (South Africa)
Seniority
Middle · 3+ years exp

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Sep 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Feb 27, 2026. Simplify HR scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Simplify HR

Founded in 2017, Simplify.hr is a recruitment technology and HR software company specializing in cloud-based applicant tracking systems (ATS) and talent acquisition management. Headquartered in Cape Town, South Africa, the company operates within the Naspers technology network. Through its multi-channel job distribution tools, digital onboarding workflows, candidate relationship management systems, and automated hiring pipelines, it enables enterprises and employers to streamline talent acquisition and optimize recruitment processes.
simplify.hr • HQ: Cape Town, South Africa • Software • Recruiting Software & ATS • Professional Services • Human Resources • 1001-5000 employees • Est. 2000
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One of South Africa's largest listed sectional title developer, specializing in building and selling high-quality, eco-friendly residential apartments and lifestyle estates, is seeking a Database Administrator to join their team in Johannesburg.

Responsibilities:

  • System Management: Design, install, configure, and upgrade database servers and related tools.

  • Optimization: Perform tuning, query optimization, and indexing to ensure high performance.

  • Security & Continuity: Implement backup, recovery, disaster recovery processes, and encryption controls.

  • Monitoring: Proactively track database health and troubleshoot issues.

  • Reporting: Develop and maintain reports using Power BI and other reporting tools.

  • Compliance: Ensure vendor licensing and data compliance standards are met.

  • Collaboration: Work with developers and IT teams to provide technical support and user training.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Education: Diploma or Degree in IT or a related field.

  • Certification: Relevant database certification (SQL or similar); Python is a plus.

  • Experience: Minimum 3 years in Database Administration.

  • Technical Proficiency: * Strong knowledge of DBMS platforms (Oracle, SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or MongoDB).

    • Proficient in scripting (SQL, PL/SQL, Python, PowerShell, or Bash).

    • Exposure to cloud databases (AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL).

    • Solid understanding of database security, monitoring tools, and compliance.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary based on experience (salary can potentially be more based on experience/skills)

IF you meet the above requirements and want to make a career-changing move, apply today by emailing your CV to [email protected]

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