Intermediate to Senior Database Administrator Database Administrator: (1 Month Contract) Location: Remote / International Client Contract Duration: 1 Months Compensation: R110,000+ per month

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Database Administrator (DBA) to support an international client in managing and optimising their data infrastructure. The role will focus on workload management, performance tuning, cloud migration, and ensuring high availability of mission-critical systems. You will play a key role in migrating workloads to Amazon Redshift Serverless and ensuring the stability, security, and scalability of the database environment.

Key Responsibilities Database Administration & Optimisation Manage, monitor, and optimise database workloads for efficiency and performance. Implement query/workload management strategies across large datasets. Conduct performance tuning, indexing, and capacity planning. Data Integrity & Recovery Ensure data quality, integrity, and availability across systems. Manage disaster recovery, backup, and restoration processes. Troubleshoot and recover corrupted or lost data when required. Migration & Cloud Integration Lead and execute the migration of databases to Amazon Redshift Serverless. Design, test, and implement database migration strategies with minimal downtime. Collaborate with data engineers and cloud architects to optimise pipelines and integrations. Security & Compliance Implement and maintain database security policies and user access controls. Ensure compliance with international data standards and client-specific requirements. Collaboration & Support Work closely with application teams, data engineers, and stakeholders to support business needs. Provide technical documentation and knowledge transfer to internal teams. Troubleshoot and resolve complex database issues in a timely manner.

Required Skills & Experience Proven experience as a Database Administrator in enterprise environments (5+ years). Strong background in cloud database platforms (AWS Redshift, RDS, Aurora, or similar). Hands-on experience with migration projects to Amazon Redshift (ideally Serverless). Proficiency in workload management, query optimisation, and performance tuning. Strong knowledge of backup/recovery, replication, and high-availability setups. Familiarity with ETL/ELT processes and collaboration with Data Engineers. Solid understanding of security, compliance, and role-based access control. Excellent communication skills to engage with international clients and cross-functional teams. Nice to Have Experience with multi-region or international deployments. Knowledge of Python or scripting languages for automation. Exposure to data governance and quality frameworks. Why Join? Work on a high-impact international project. Exposure to leading-edge cloud technologies (Amazon Redshift Serverless). Collaborative environment with cross-functional global teams.

Job Title: Field Engineer

Budget: R 30 000.00-R 35 000.00

Primary Responsibilities (majority of time):

• Unplanned Maintenance & Breakdowns

• Carry out unplanned maintenance on purification systems.

• Respond to equipment and system breakdowns urgently to restore operations.

• Troubleshoot and repair technical issues on-site.

• Project Implementation

• Execute project-related work directly on client sites.

• Support installation, commissioning, and testing of systems.

Secondary Responsibilities (moderate focus):

• Planned Maintenance

• Conduct scheduled preventive maintenance on HPNOW systems.

• Ensure equipment reliability and reduce downtime through proactive servicing.

• Project Planning & BOQ/Quotes

• Assist in project planning and scheduling.

• Build Bills of Quantities (BOQs) and prepare project quotations.

Supporting Responsibilities (smaller focus):

• General Planning & Documentation

• Contribute to overall operational and technical planning.

• Maintain accurate technical documentation and records.

• Office & Team Participation

• Attend office meetings and planning sessions.

• Support general office engineering tasks and administration.

Description of person we are looking at:

• Be hardworking, dedicated, and able to take initiative without the need for follow-ups or

constant oversight.

• Be capable of handling assignments independently, including being deployed to sites

across Africa and ensuring that work is completed successfully under any circumstances.

• Have strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through complex and often

frustrating challenges in a structured and persistent manner.

• Preferably have a background in water treatment or irrigation and a solid technical

foundation.

• Be fully computer literate, able to work with spreadsheets, reporting tools, and technical

documentation.

• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in both technical tasks and reporting.

• Be willing to travel frequently within South Africa and occasionally to countries in sub-

Saharan Africa.

• Hold a valid passport and driver’s license, with access to their own vehicle (travel

reimbursements provided).

• Best possible person to be employed in this role.