If you have 3 years of practical, hands-on experience with Microsoft SQL 2008 and SQL 2014 in an enterprise and/or Data Centre environment then this is the position for you.

Experience in clustered high availability SQL systems
Sound troubleshooting skills by way of resolving database integrity issues, performance issues, replication, log shipping, security and performance tuning.
Strong knowledge of backups, restores, recovery models, database shrink operations, DBCC commands, Clustering, Database mirroring and Replication.Relevant Microsoft Certification
Well versed in T- SQL, queries, creation of scripts, Stored Procedures, Views, Functions, Triggers
Demonstrated experience in SQL Server administration, Jobs, Backups, Table Indexing
Strong knowledge of backups, restores, recovery models, database shrink operations, DBCC commands, Clustering, Database mirroring and Replication.
Knowledge of SQL Server tools ( Profiler, DTA, SSMS, SAC, SSCM, PerfMon, DMVs, system sprocs)

Good communication skills, analysing abilities, and trouble shooting skills.
Ability to manage priorities, deadlines and tasks in order to meet deadlines and to accomplish goals.
“Can do” and “Willing to go the extra mile” attitude.
Attention to detail and taking pride in ones work.

NB: If you do not hear from us within 1 month of the closing date, you may assume that your application was unsuccessful. All qualifications and certificates will be verified. Our Client reserves the right not to fill the position. Candidates may be expected to undergo psychometric testing. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA) and to provide the evaluation results