SSDD066-2026 DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (SQL) (TWO-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT)
Summary
Two-year fixed-term SQL Server database administrator role at the City of Tshwane's ICT Governance, Applications and Infrastructure Management division in Pretoria. The person installs, configures, monitors and secures enterprise SQL Server databases, handling performance tuning, backup/recovery, high availability and database security.
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DEPARTMENT: SHARED SERVICES |
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Division: ICT Governance, Applications and Infrastructure Management |
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Section: N/A |
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Location: Pretoria Central |
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Reference number |
SSDD066-2026 |
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Position |
DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (SQL) (TWO-YEAR FIXED-TERM CONTRACT) |
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To be advertised |
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This position seeks to attract |
African female |
African male |
Coloured female |
Coloured male |
Indian female |
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Indian male |
White female |
White male |
Person with disability |
All categories |
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Job level |
T12 |
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Scale |
R486 840,00 – R676 164,00 per annum |
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Estimated remuneration package |
R651 590,00 – R892 565,00 per annum |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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SAP |
S70103534 |
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New/natural attrition |
New |
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Enquiries |
A Mosalla (012 358 4250) or F Seeta (012 358 2459) |
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