SSDD066-2026 DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (SQL) (TWO-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

DEPARTMENT: SHARED SERVICES

Division: ICT Governance, Applications and Infrastructure Management

Section: N/A

Location: Pretoria Central

Reference number

SSDD066-2026

Position

DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (SQL) (TWO-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)

To be advertised

Internal

External

This position seeks to attract

African female

African male

Coloured female

Coloured male

Indian female

Indian male

White female

White male

Person with disability

All categories

Job level

T12

Scale

R486 840,00 – R676 164,00 per annum

Estimated

remuneration package

R651 590,00 – R892 565,00 per annum

Job purpose

To install, configure, administer, monitor and secure enterprise database environments in order to ensure high availability, performance, integrity and security of organisational data

Appointment 

requirements

An appropriate three-year career-related tertiary qualification (national diploma or degree) in Information Technology, Computer Science, Information Systems or any ICT-related study field

The following knowledge will be an added advantage: Strong knowledge of SQL Server installation, configuration, administration and troubleshooting and

experience with SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS)

At least three years’ experience in administering Microsoft SQL Server or equivalent enterprise database platforms

A valid Code B driving licence

Computer literacy

Must undergo a criminal record check and such a person shall allow their fingerprints to be taken by the Tshwane Metro Police Department at own cost

Personal attributes

and/or competencies

Database administration and management; database performance tuning and optimisation; backup, recovery and disaster recovery; high availability and business continuity; database security and access management; data integrity and governance; capacity planning and monitoring; incident and problem management; technical documentation; collaboration and customer service; continuous improvement and operational excellence

Primary functions

Administer, maintain and optimise SQL Server database environments to ensure secure, reliable and efficient database operations

Monitor, maintain and optimise database performance, availability and capacity to ensure uninterrupted and efficient database services

Implement and maintain database security, backup, recovery and high availability solutions to protect organisational data and support business continuity

Ensure compliance with database governance standards, support application integration and drive continuous improvement of database technologies and processes

SAP

S70103534

New/natural attrition

New

Enquiries

A Mosalla (012 358 4250) or F Seeta (012 358 2459)