Job Requirements
Minimum three (03) years’ Bachelor’s degree/Advanced Diploma/BTech NQF Level 7 in Information Technology / Computer Science in Software Development. A minimum of three (03) years in an information technology environment. A valid driver’s license. A certificate in Database Administration (Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL) will be an added advantage. Skills and Competencies: Knowledge and Comprehensive understanding of Database Administration. Good communication skills. Strong technical knowledge of database platforms (e.g., Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Azure SQL). SQL scripting, backups and recovery, and performance monitoring of the SQL environment. Database security principles and data protection; good troubleshooting skills. Business process analysis and improvement, innovative, problem-solving; good interpersonal, conflict management, and report writing skills. Project management. People management and customer relations.
Duties
Conduct Database architectural designs and contribute to enterprise architecture; administer enterprise database systems across production, test, 329 and development environments; perform routine database maintenance, performance monitoring, tuning, and optimization. Execute database backups, restorations, and recovery processes in line with approved procedures. Provide database support during system changes, upgrades, and deployments. Apply database security measures and audit controls to protect sensitive and personal information. Liaise with developers, infrastructure teams, and vendors to resolve system issues and produce technical reports related to database performance, incidents, and risks. Maintain database documentation, configuration records, and operational procedures.
What is the Salary
R605 742 per annum (Level 10)
Location
Head Office
How to Apply
Mr PM Nkambule Tel No: (013) 766 4435/4374/4478, Mr DJ Sibiya Tel No: (013) 766 4386/4138
Departmental Online Application System: www.mpuhealth.gov.za
Apply Before:
31 July 2026
Reference No:
MPT/ICT/09/2026
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