Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

Database Administrator - Cloud

Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital  •  Cape Town, ZA (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

Database Administrator - Cloud - Cape Town

Key Responsibilities:

  • Install, configure, and maintain cloud-native databases (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other cloud DBs).
  • Monitor and tune database performance, including query optimization, indexing, and resource allocation.
  • Implement backup, recovery, and disaster recovery solutions for cloud databases.
  • Manage encryption, authentication, and access controls to ensure data security.
  • Ensure compliance with POPIA, ISO 27001, and other regulatory requirements
  • Collaborate with application teams for database design, scaling, and troubleshooting.
  • Automate database maintenance tasks using scripting (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
  • Prepare technical documentation, runbooks, and operational procedures.

Requirements:

  • Minimum 5 years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator, preferably in cloud environments.
  • Strong knowledge of cloud-native database platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Cosmos DB).
  • Expertise in performance tuning, indexing, query optimization, and high availability setups
  • Experience with encryption, access control, and role-based security
  • Knowledge of regulatory compliance: POPIA, ISO 27001, GDPR
  • Scripting/automation experience (PowerShell, Python, Bash).
  • Relevant certifications preferred:
    • Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate (DP-300)
    • Oracle Database Administrator Certified Professional
    • AWS Certified Database Specialty
    • Other cloud database certifications
Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

About Boardroom Appointments - Global Human and Talent Capital

Boardroom Appointments is a global specialist in Recruitment, Contract Staffing, Project Staffing, Temporary Employment Solutions, Training, HR Consultancy and Expatriate Mobility that operates extensively in Africa, EMEA, America, and Europe.

We have been industry leaders since 1989. Our dynamic team of recruitment and labour professionals has serviced hundreds of clients and placed thousands of candidates in various industries across the globe. We have gained invaluable insight and experience into global market trends and human resource workings.

We have specialized divisions that enhance our ability to service all clients in the following industries:

- FMGC

- Finance, Banking and Insurance

- Manufacturing and Processing

- Oil and Gas, Mining, Engineering and Construction

- Medical, Pharmaceutical and Health Care

- Logistics and Supply Chain

- Information Technology, Media and Telecommunications

- Waste Management and Sanitation Services

- Renewable and Alternative Energy

- Retail and Commercial Property

- Agriculture and Production

- Government and Public Services

- Call Centre and Customer Support Services

Today, Boardroom Appointments has a global candidate database and network, servicing clients around the world with all their Human Capital needs.

This experience allows clients to rely on us FULLY for all their talent needs, both permanent and temporary, while they focus on their core business.

We custom design solutions to perfectly fit our client's recruitment needs and form long-lasting relationships based on quality service and flawlessly fulfilled deliverables.

Our team is comprised of passionate and driven individuals who strive to maintain the best and most professional service to our clients.

We are focused, passionate, and we love what we do.

Industry
Unknown
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Bedfordview, ZA
Year Founded
1989
Website
boardroom.co.za
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