65 Oracle Database jobs in South Africa

Oracel DBA (Oracle Database Administrator)

Johannesburg, Gauteng Data Centrix

Posted 14 days ago

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Requirements:
  • Degree in Information Technology or Computer Science
  • Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) Oracle Database 12c or 19c - Required
  • Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) Oracle Database 12c or 19c - Advantage
  • 5+ years of experience as an Oracle Database Administrator (DBA) in large enterprise environments
  • Strong working knowledge of Oracle versions 12c, 19c, and/or 21c
  • ITIL Practitioner (V3) / ITIL Specialist (V4)
  • Hands-on experience with:
    • Oracle RAC (Real Application Clusters)
    • Oracle Data Guard (disaster recovery and high availability)
    • Oracle RMAN (backup and recovery)
    • Oracle Enterprise Manager (OEM)
    • PL/SQL development (packages, triggers, procedures)
    • Shell scripting for task automation
  • 3+ years working in environments with complex business logic and high volumes of stored procedures
  • Management of operations on virtualized and distributed infrastructures,
  • Management of operations on environment with clustering, replication, load balancer
  • Experience with performance tuning and advanced diagnostics (AWR, ASH, SQL Tuning Advisor)
  • Exposure to functional/business workflows, ideally in logistics, supply chain, or ERP systems
  • Familiarity with DevOps practices, version control, and Agile methodologies is a plus

Overall Responsibilities:
  • Provide expert-level administration and support for Oracle databases (primarily 12c/19c/21c) across development, testing, and production environments.
  • Act as the database specialist for the business projects using Oracle databases, with a strong focus on both infrastructure and understanding of business logic.
  • Collaborate with developers, analysts, and business users to understand stored procedures, schemas, and underlying application workflows.
  • Ensure high availability, performance, and security of Oracle database systems within the enterprise.
  • Install, configure, patch, and upgrade Oracle database software across multiple environments (Azure and OnPrem)
  • Design and implement database architecture, including tablespaces, partitions, indexes, and schemas.
  • Monitor and optimize database performance using tools like AWR, ASH, and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
  • Implement backup and recovery strategies using RMAN and Oracle Data Pump.
  • Ensure database security, auditing, and compliance with company policies and regulations.
  • Handle database replication, high availability (Oracle RAC), and disaster recovery strategies (Data Guard).
  • Perform capacity planning and manage database storage across large enterprise environments.
  • Automate routine DBA tasks using Shell or PL/SQL scripts.
  • Realize periodical tuning of the databases to maintain I/O performances
  • Analyse, interpret, and debug complex PL/SQL stored procedures, packages, and triggers.
  • Work closely with application teams to align database logic with business processes.
  • Understand end-to-end business workflows supported by Oracle systems, especially in the Logistics/Supply Chain domain.
  • Translate functional requirements into optimized database queries or procedures.
  • Participate in application development or modernization projects by providing database-level insights.
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Data Centre – Oracle Database Administrator (x1)

Pretoria, Gauteng Gijima Holdings

Posted 6 days ago

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Minimum Requirements:
  • Advanced Diploma / B-Degree in ICT, IS, Computer Science, or related.
  • 8 years experience in server/database administration in corporate environments.
  • 4 years specialist ICT security experience.
  • Oracle Database Certification.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Install, configure, and upgrade Oracle database software.
  • Validate and repair corrupted data blocks.
  • Manage and optimise storage, data, and log files.
  • Design and manage robust backup and recovery strategies (RMAN).
  • Rebuild and reorganise indexes for performance optimisation.
  • Implement strong security measures (encryption, access control).
  • Support disaster recovery planning.
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Head : Database management (Healthcare / labs / pathology)

Johannesburg, Gauteng Isilumko Staffing (JHB)

Posted 4 days ago

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One of our leaders in the medical laboratory sector is seeking an experienced and qualified Head of Database management.

Qualifications and experience :

Bachelors' degree - Information Technology / Computer Science and a Post grad will be a BONUS

No less than 8 years' SQL server database admin experience, of which 3 years' in a senior role / leadership role

Must have gained experience in SQL environment, SSIS / SSRS, PowerBI integration, data warehousing

Knowledge of data governance, backup architecture, regulatory compliance (POPIA, ISO 27001)

Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront

Key skills :

Enterprise database architecture

Security

Leadership

Resource management

Data governance

Problem solving

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Relationship management

Key performance areas :

Strategy drafting and implementation

Database administration and engineering

Data governance and compliance

Act as Trusted Advisor during migrations, system upgrades and project design

Leading a team

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Head : database management (healthcare / labs / pathology)

Johannesburg, Gauteng Isilumko Staffing

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One of our leaders in the medical laboratory sector is seeking an experienced and qualified Head of Database management. Qualifications and experience : Bachelors' degree - Information Technology / Computer Science and a Post grad will be a BONUS No less than 8 years' SQL server database admin experience, of which 3 years' in a senior role / leadership role Must have gained experience in SQL environment, SSIS / SSRS, Power BI integration, data warehousing Knowledge of data governance, backup architecture, regulatory compliance (POPIA, ISO 27001) Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront Key skills : Enterprise database architecture Security Leadership Resource management Data governance Problem solving Risk management Stakeholder management Relationship management Key performance areas : Strategy drafting and implementation Database administration and engineering Data governance and compliance Act as Trusted Advisor during migrations, system upgrades and project design Leading a team #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Head : database management (healthcare / labs / pathology)

Johannesburg, Gauteng Isilumko Staffing

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One of our leaders in the medical laboratory sector is seeking an experienced and qualified Head of Database management. Qualifications and experience : Bachelors' degree - Information Technology / Computer Science and a Post grad will be a BONUS No less than 8 years' SQL server database admin experience, of which 3 years' in a senior role / leadership role Must have gained experience in SQL environment, SSIS / SSRS, Power BI integration, data warehousing Knowledge of data governance, backup architecture, regulatory compliance (POPIA, ISO 27001) Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront Key skills : Enterprise database architecture Security Leadership Resource management Data governance Problem solving Risk management Stakeholder management Relationship management Key performance areas : Strategy drafting and implementation Database administration and engineering Data governance and compliance Act as Trusted Advisor during migrations, system upgrades and project design Leading a team #J-18808-Ljbffr
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Oracle DBA

Cape Town, Western Cape Communicate Recruitment

Posted 13 days ago

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Prove you shape digital gravity!
Meteoric mastery of Oracle: Installation, patching, tuning, and backup/recovery rituals
Impact-crater optimizations: SQL tuning, AWR/ASH storms, and execution-plan trajectories
Atmospheric security: Shield systems with RMAN armor, TDE encryption, and audit comet trails
Space-age migrations: Lift-and-shift asteroids to OCI/AWS/Azure galaxies

Qualification:
Bachelors degree in computer science or related field


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SQL and Oracle DBA

Centurion, Gauteng Sabenza IT Recruitment

Posted 19 days ago

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SQL and Oracle Database Administrator (DBA)

Become part of a leading technology company as an SQL and Oracle Database Administrator (DBA). This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology, contributing to the maintenance and optimization of database systems. If you're a skilled DBA with expertise in SQL and Oracle, passionate about innovation and growth, apply now to join the dynamic team.

Position type: Permanent (Onsite for first 3 months in Centurion, then hybrid model will apply)

Minimum Requirements:
  • Grade 12
  • Formal IT qualification (National Diploma/Certificate, CompTia, Microsoft or similar certification) or must be currently studying towards completing a Degree/Diploma or Certificate in IT
  • ITIL v3 Foundation
  • Microsoft Azure and Office 365
  • Own car and Driver’s License essential
  • MCSA: SQL Servers 2012 onwards
  • Oracle DBA support 11G onwards
  • 2 - 3 years’ experience with MSSQL and PLSQL
Knowledge and Experience:
  • Sound knowledge of ITIL and SDLC
  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve complex issues independently
  • Exposure to Oracle version 11G and MSSQL from 2012 onwards
  • Experience in MSSQL manager, performing SQL queries and log management
  • Experience with Oracle RMAN and Oracle Enterprise Manager
  • Performance and tuning experience (Tools: ADDM / AWR and Oracle advisors)
  • Experience with scripting and automation (Shell / Bash / PowerShell / PL / SQL / SQL / DBMS jobs)

If you meet the above and would like to get an application across, smash that apply button!

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SQL and Oracle Microsoft DBA

Midrand, Gauteng ManpowerGroup SA

Posted 19 days ago

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Reference: CPT002484-AK-1

You will be responsible for supporting end users on SQL Database used in the company environment. Support data analysis and troubleshooting for issues raised from the applications.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

  • Operating Oracle and SQL database platform and actively troubleshooting any issues impacting the environments as well as analysing error logs.
  • Analysing queries and advising on efficiency and improvements.
  • Identifying and resolving database locks and lack of statistics, resolving data structure issues, i.e. invalid objects, tables, partitions, constraints, and performing deploy patches as required.
  • Creating and maintaining SOPs.
  • Collaborating with DBAs, developers, vendors, and professionals to deliver quality service.
  • Performing as a subject matter expert for database implementations.
  • Automating operational processes as needed, with accuracy and in compliance with security requirements.
  • Providing service delivery in a timely and efficient manner.
  • Ensuring continuous support is provided.
  • Working with Incident Management, other support groups, and vendors to provide seamless support to customers.
  • Participating in project work as assigned.
  • Providing inputs to the Team Leader on the status of activities as required.
  • Providing daily system check reports using the provided template.
Requirements:
  • Grade 12.
  • Formal IT qualification (National Diploma/Certificate, CompTIA, Microsoft or similar certification) or currently studying towards completing a Degree/Diploma or Certificate in IT.
  • ITIL v3 Foundation.
  • Microsoft Azure and Office 365.
  • Own car and Driver’s License essential.
  • MCSA: SQL Servers 2012 onwards.
  • Oracle DBA support 11G onwards.
  • 2-3 years’ experience with MSSQL and PLSQL.
  • Sound knowledge of ITIL and SDLC.
  • Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve complex issues independently.
  • Exposure to Oracle version 11G and MSSQL from 2012 onwards.
  • Experience in MSSQL manager, performing SQL queries and log management.
  • Experience with Oracle RMAN and Oracle Enterprise Manager.
  • Performance and tuning experience (Tools: ADDM / AWR and Oracle advisors).
  • Experience with scripting and automation (Shell / Bash / PowerShell / PL / SQL / SQL / DBMS jobs).

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Package & Remuneration

Annually

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Database Administrator

Johannesburg, Gauteng Yazoo Recruitment

Posted 13 days ago

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Database Administrator required in Midrand, Johannesburg.

Database Administrator, preferably with a relevant tertiary qualification and minimum 5 years’ experience required to join this Financial Services Organisation, based in Midrand, Gauteng.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Matric plus applicable tertiary equivalent experience or preferably, an ICT-relevant diploma or degree from a recognised tertiary institution
  • Minimum 5 years’ experience as a database administrator, essential
  • Relevant technical certifications
  • Cloud database experience
  • Ability to consult on data architecture and assess the impact of project changes to data architecture, required
  • Experience working with SQL Server 2016 and 2019 as a database administrator, essential
  • Design and development of MS SQL Server databases (DB design, optimization, tuning, ETL, stored procedures, triggers, and views)
  • MCDBA certification advantageous
  • SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) beneficial
  • Must have Microsoft SQL Always On practical experience

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Implement appropriate designs for databases, data warehouses, marts, reports, and dashboards
  • Specify database infrastructure requirements
  • Design and implement database solutions for high performance and high availability using Microsoft SQL Always On.
  • Responsible for planning and implementing database replication
  • Perform query and database optimisation Be responsible for database maintenance
  • Work with development teams to identify databases for decommissioning
  • Monitoring database user access and security
  • Writing database documentation, including data standards, procedures, and definitions
  • Developing, managing, and testing disaster recovery processes and servers as well backup and recovery plans
  • Keep abreast of new database technologies
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Database Administrator

Johannesburg, Gauteng HuntWave Technologies

Posted 13 days ago

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Job Summary:

The Database Administrator will take ownership of the databases across our clients'(Azure SQL Server) the optimal performance of all database tables, stored procedures, and views. This role involves identifying issues and making recommendations for infrastructure changes as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Database Design and Management:

  • Design, create, and maintain databases to meet the organizations requirements.
  • Ensure data integrity and efficient data structures.

2. Setup and Maintain Data Factory for Power BI Reporting:

  • Establish and manage data factory pipelines to support Power BI reporting needs.

3. Database Performance Tuning and Optimization:

  • Monitor and enhance database performance through query optimization and indexing.
  • Implement best practices for optimizing database performance.

4. Data Backup and Recovery:

  • Set up and manage backup and recovery processes to safeguard data integrity.

5. Security and Access Control:

  • Enforce security protocols to protect sensitive data.
  • Manage user access permissions and roles.

6. Database Software Installation and Configuration:

  • Install, configure, and upgrade database software as required.

7. Monitoring and Troubleshooting Database Issues:

  • Proactively monitor database systems for issues and troubleshoot as needed.
  • Implement solutions to prevent recurrence of problems.

8. Collaborating with Developers and BI Developers:

  • Work closely with application developers and business intelligence developers toensure seamless integration with the database systems.

9. Database Documentation:

  • Maintain comprehensive documentation of database schemas, configurations, andprocesses.

Qualifications and Skills:

  1. Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field. (advantageous)
  2. Minimum of 1 years of experience as a Database Administrator.
  3. Relevant certifications, such as Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator. (advantageous)
  4. In-depth knowledge of specific database management systems, particularly SQL Server.
  5. Proficiency in SQL and expertise in database query optimization.
  6. Familiarity with best practices for database security.
  7. Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  8. Effective communication and teamwork abilities.
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