Senior Database Administrator – SQL Server & PostgreSQL

Durban, South AfricaFull-timeSeniorOn-sitePosted 29 Oct 2026

Job Overview

Tumaini Consulting is recruiting a Senior Database Administrator for a client in Durban (Careers24 2396391; permanent; R80,000 per month; posted 28 October 2026). The Senior DBA administers the client’s SQL Server and PostgreSQL estate supporting reporting and operational systems in a high-availability environment – owning database performance tuning and optimisation, ETL processes and data warehouse environments across Linux and Windows Server platforms.

The role calls for at least five years of database administration experience with strong hands-on SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration, practical ETL and data warehousing experience, and scripting and data-pipeline skills in Python, Apache Airflow, Kafka and PowerShell.

Key Responsibilities

Administer SQL Server and PostgreSQL databases supporting reporting and operational systems
Ensure availability and resilience of databases in a high-availability environment
Tune and optimise database performance
Support ETL processes and data warehouse environments
Automate administration and data workflows using Python, Apache Airflow, Kafka and PowerShell
Manage databases across Linux and Windows Server environments

Required Qualifications

Degree, Diploma or NQF 7 qualification in Information Technology, Database Administration, Computer Science or related field
At least 5 years’ experience in database administration
Strong hands-on experience administering SQL Server and PostgreSQL
Practical experience with ETL processes and data warehouse environments; proven performance tuning
Experience with Python, Apache Airflow, Kafka and PowerShell scripting on Linux and Windows Server
Academic transcripts required with application