We at Pepkor Lifestyle are a fast-growing Retail company driven by data, innovation, and performance. As we continue to scale, we're seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to play a critical role in managing and optimizing our data infrastructure. This is an opportunity to step into a key role where your input will directly impact system reliability, performance, and data security.

Key Responsibilities

• Administer, maintain, and support production and development database environments (e.g., PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle)
• Monitor database health and performance using tools and logs; identify and troubleshoot bottlenecks or failures
• Implement and maintain database backup, recovery, and high availability strategies
• Optimize queries and indexes; guide developers on best practices for data access and schema design
• Manage user permissions, roles, and security protocols in accordance with data governance policies
• Assist in database architecture decisions and infrastructure planning
• Contribute to automation efforts and help drive DevOps/dataOps initiatives
• Document processes and procedures; ensure compliance with internal and external data standards
• Experience with cloud database services (e.g., AWS RDS)
• Exposure to containerization (Docker, Kubernetes) and infrastructure as code
• Familiarity with monitoring tools

Skills & Qualifications

We believe the right candidate will have a blend of technical expertise, business acumen, and strong interpersonal skills.

• 4+ years of hands-on experience as a Database Administrator
• Strong command of MS SQL and Oracle and experience with PostgreSQL
• Certifications in relevant technologies (e.g., Microsoft, Oracle, AWS)
• Proven experience with database performance tuning and query optimization
• Solid understanding of backup strategies, replication, disaster recovery, and high-availability configurations
• Familiarity with database security, encryption, and role-based access control
• Experience working in Linux/Unix environments
• Excellent problem-solving and debugging skills
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally with developers, analysts, and infrastructure teams