239 Sql jobs in South Africa

Our client, a financial services company based in Cape Town, is seeking a SQL Database Administrator with cloud experience to join their dynamic team. This is a remote opportunity. The ideal candidate will have 3-4 years' experience in managing MS SQL Server solutions, as well as 1-2 years' AWS experience.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field
• 3-4 years' experience in managing MS SQL Server solutions
• 1-2 years' experience with AWS
• Experience in database design, implementation, performance tuning, and troubleshooting
• Experience with backup and recovery strategies, disaster recovery, and business continuity
• Strong knowledge of database security and compliance regulations
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment
• AWS and/or MS SQL Server certifications preferred

If you meet the qualifications and are interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply with an updated version of your CV.

• Database Management : Strong experience with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or Oracle; skilled in T-SQL/PL-SQL, schema design, and query optimisation.
• Performance & Monitoring : Proficient in tuning, troubleshooting, and using tools like SQL Profiler, Redgate, or Grafana to ensure high performance.
• Security & Compliance : Implement role-based access, encryption, auditing, and ensure compliance with standards like GDPR or POPIA.
• Backup & Recovery : Expertise in backup strategies, disaster recovery planning, and HA/DR solutions (clustering, mirroring, replication, Always On).
• Automation & Scripting : Experience with PowerShell, Bash, or Python for automating backups, monitoring, and database deployments.
• Cloud & DevOps : Hands-on with AWS RDS, Azure SQL, or Google Cloud SQL; familiar with IaC tools (Terraform, Ansible) and containerised environments (Docker, Kubernetes).

A leading independent financial services group in South Africa renowned for its holistic approach to wealth creation and management is seeking a proactive and skilled Database Administrator (DBA) to join their high-performing IT team.

In this role, you will be required to implement appropriate designs for databases, data warehouses, marts, reports, and dashboards

To work for this team with a strong national footprint and a commitment to long-term value creation, empowering both clients and employees to grow with confidence.

Skills required:

• At least five years’ experience as a database administrator
• Matric plus applicable tertiary equivalent experience or preferably, an ICT-relevant diploma or degree from a recognised tertiary institution
• Relevant technical certifications
• Cloud database experience
• Able to consult on data architecture and assess the impact of project changes to data architecture
• Experience working with SQL Server 2016 and 2019 as a database administrator
• Design and development of MS SQL Server databases (DB design, optimisation, 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
• Competencies required:
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication/presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Troubleshooting and strong resolution skills
• Achievement / Results orientated
• Team Player
• Analytical skills

Reference Number for this position is MAT59890 which is a permanent position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company salary of up to R750k per annum depending on experience and ability. Contact Mavis on or call her on to discuss this and other opportunities.

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A leading financial services group offering a broad range of solutions is seeking a sharp-minded and detail-oriented SQL Database Administrator (DBA) with strong analytical skills to join their dynamic team. They are known for their strong focus on long-term relationships, financial education and integrated advice backed by innovative digital tools

In this role, you will be responsible for the performance, integrity, and security of their SQL databases, as well as planning and implementing future database enhancements to support the company’s growing business needs.

To be part of this team transforming financial services through data excellence.

This is what you need to land an interview:

• At least 5 years’ experience as a database administrator
• Cloud database experience
• Able to consult on data architecture and assess the impact of project changes to data architecture
• Experience working with SQL Server 2016 and 2019 as a database administrator
• Design and development of MS SQL Server databases (DB design, optimization, tuning, ETL, stored procedures, triggers, and views)
• SQL Server Integration Services (SSIS), SQL Server Reporting Services (SSRS), SQL Server Analysis Services (SSAS) beneficial
• Must have Microsoft SQL Always On practical experience
• Competencies required:
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication/presentation skills (verbal and written)
• Troubleshooting and strong resolution skills
• Achievement / Results orientated
• Team Player
• Analytical skills

Qualification:

• Matric plus applicable tertiary equivalent experience or preferably, an ICT-relevant diploma or degree from a recognised tertiary institution
• Relevant technical certifications
• MCDBA certification advantageous

Reference Number for this position is MAT59890 which is a permanent position based in Johannesburg offering a cost to company salary of up to R720K per annum negotiable on experience and ability. Contact Mavis on or call her on to discuss this and other opportunities.

Are you ready for a change of scenery? The E-Merge IT recruitment is a specialist niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right developers with the right companies in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge website for more great positions.

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Job Title: SQL Developer

Location: Remote (South Africa)

Level: Intermediate (5 years experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an Intermediate SQL Developer who is passionate about database development and optimization. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on SQL experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and a drive for building efficient, scalable, and reliable database solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SQL scripts, queries, stored procedures, and functions.
• Optimize database performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Maintain and support existing SQL databases, ensuring security and reliability.
• Document database processes, structures, and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years proven SQL development experience.
• Strong proficiency in writing complex queries, stored procedures, and database optimization.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Solid understanding of database design principles and data modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS, Tableau).
• Exposure to cloud database platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS).
• Knowledge of ETL processes and tools.

Job Title: SQL Developer

Location: Remote (South Africa)

Level: Intermediate (5 years experience)

About the Role

We are seeking an Intermediate SQL Developer who is passionate about database development and optimization. The ideal candidate will have strong hands-on SQL experience, excellent problem-solving skills, and a drive for building efficient, scalable, and reliable database solutions.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and maintain SQL scripts, queries, stored procedures, and functions.
• Optimize database performance, troubleshoot issues, and ensure data integrity.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand data requirements and deliver solutions.
• Maintain and support existing SQL databases, ensuring security and reliability.
• Document database processes, structures, and procedures.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years proven SQL development experience.
• Strong proficiency in writing complex queries, stored procedures, and database optimization.
• Experience with relational databases (e.g., MS SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL).
• Solid understanding of database design principles and data modeling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Nice to Have

• Experience with BI/reporting tools (Power BI, SSRS, Tableau).
• Exposure to cloud database platforms (Azure SQL, AWS RDS).
• Knowledge of ETL processes and tools.

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Role Overview

We seek a skilled SQL Developer to join our data team. You will design, develop, and maintain databases and data solutions, with a focus on optimizing performance and ensuring data integrity.

• Design, develop, and implement database solutions including tables, views, stored procedures, and functions.
• Write complex SQL queries for data retrieval, manipulation, and analysis.
• Optimize database performance for speed and efficiency.
• Ensure data quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to understand data requirements.
• Create and maintain database documentation.
• Participate in database design and code reviews.
• Stay updated with SQL Server features and database technologies.
• Develop ETL processes for data migration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 2-3 years of experience as a SQL Developer.
• Proficiency in SQL (T-SQL, PL/SQL).
• Experience with SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle.
• Understanding of database design and normalization.
• Query optimization and performance tuning skills.
• Knowledge of data warehousing concepts.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Preferred Skills

• Database administration knowledge.
• Experience with cloud database services (Azure SQL, Amazon RDS, Snowflake).
• Data visualization tools (Power BI, Tableau).
• Scripting languages (Python, PowerShell).

• Excellent work culture

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Manufacturing, Industrial Machinery, Maritime Transportation

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Requirements:

• Com/Bus Sci (IS); or BSc. (Comp); or B.Tech IT (Software Development).
• Understanding of SQL and RDBMS technology (MySQL, MS SQL Server, DB2).
• Knowledge of relevant programming languages.
• Knowledge of software testing.
• Knowledge of TSQL optimization.
• 3-5 years’ development experience (essential).
• Skills in Microsoft SQL Server database (TSQL).

• Collaborate with the Scrum Master/Project Manager to deliver quality, effective software, in line with the agreed development process and business needs.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, conduct analysis, and prioritise requests.
• Conduct research and evaluate potential technical solutions to identified business problems.
• Partner with Business and/or System Analysts to translate business requirements into workable solutions and document solutions into technical specifications.
• Design and code new software functionality using code that is readable, maintainable, and re-usable.
• Conduct Unit Testing of own code, and System Integration Testing (SIT) of each solution and resolve all issues/queries timeously.
• Collaborate with the testing team to co-create test cases to ensure that features within each application are working as expected.
• Contribute to user acceptance testing (UAT) and training material to ensure that functionality is working correctly.
• Provide stakeholders with regular feedback on the technical design and timelines for solution ensuring that business needs are met.
• Maintain existing programmes according to change requests approved by business as and when needed.
• Diagnose root causes of system issues through problem-solving and recommend potential solutions.
• Monitor performance of solutions and make recommendations to improve the performance and functionality of the solution.
• Log issues found in existing systems as internal change controls and ensure successful resolution of issues.
• Provide authoritative expertise and advice to clients and stakeholders.
• Build and maintain collaborative, professional relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Deliver on service level agreements made with clients and stakeholders in order to ensure that expectations are managed.
• Participate and contribute to a culture which builds rewarding relationships, facilitates feedback and provides exceptional client service.
• Develop and maintain productive and collaborative working relationships with peers and team members.
• Continuously develop own expertise in terms of industry and subject matter development and application thereof in an area of specialisation.
• Participate and contribute to a culture of work-centric thinking, productivity, service delivery and quality management.
• Contribute to continuous innovation through the development, sharing and implementation of new ideas and involvement of peers.
• Take ownership for driving career development.
• Identify solutions to enhance cost effectiveness and increase operational efficiency.
• Manage financial and other company resources under your control with due respect.
• Provide input into the risk identification processes and communicate recommendations in the appropriate forum.

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Kindly be advised that should you not receive a response within two weeks of applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.