Junior Database Administrator
The South African Weather Service SAWS · Centurion, Gauteng
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- Assist in the administration, maintenance and monitoring of SQL Server databases.
- Support database backup, recovery and disaster recovery processes.
- Assist with database performance monitoring and optimization.
- Develop and maintain SQL queries, stored procedures and scripts under supervision.
- Support database security and user access management.
- Assist the Senior DBA with database installations, upgrades and migration activities.
- Maintain database documentation and standards.
- Monitor SQL Server jobs and scheduled tasks.
- Monitor database growth and storage utilisation.
- Verify successful completion of backups.
- Perform periodic restore testing.
- Monitor SQL Server services, database jobs, replication processes and alert notifications.
- Maintain database inventory, server configuration records and operational procedures.
- Assist with testing and implementation of SQL Server patches and updates.
- Support disaster recovery testing and business continuity initiatives related to database services.
Key Performance Areas
Database Administration and Maintenance
- Assist with the installation, configuration and maintenance of SQL Server databases under the guidance of the Senior Database Administrator.
- Monitor database availability and performance.
- Perform routine health checks.
Backup, Recovery and Security
- Execute backup and recovery procedures.
- Manage user access and security permissions.
- Maintain database security standards.
Database Development Support
- Develop and maintain SQL queries, views, procedures and triggers
- Support application developers with database-related requirements.
Performance Monitoring
- Monitor database performance and identify performance bottlenecks for resolution or escalation to the Senior Database Administrator.
- Assist with implementing performance improvement recommendations. KPA 5: Documentation and Compliance
- Maintain database documentation and procedures.
- Support audit and compliance requirements. KPA 6: Customer and Technical Support
- Provide database support in accordance with agreed SLAs.
- Liaise with users, developers and service providers
Required minimum education / training
- National Diploma in Computer Science, Information Systems, Information Technology or related field, Degree will be an added advantage.
Advantageous
- Microsoft SQL Server Certification e.g. Azure Database Administrator Associate or equivalent.
- Database Administration certification.
- Exposure to Microsoft Azure SQL Database and cloud database technologies.
Required Minimum work experience
- 1–2 years' experience in database administration or database development.
- Experience working with Microsoft SQL Server environments.
- Experience writing SQL queries, stored procedures and database scripts.
- Exposure to backup and recovery administration.
- Experience supporting business applications hosted on SQL Server.
Closing Date: 09 September 2026