SQL Database Administrator
Boardroom AppointmentsCape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
Posted January 5, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Boardroom Appointments, founded in 1989, is a global talent solutions provider delivering recruitment, contract staffing, project staffing, temporary employment, training, HR consultancy, and expatriate mobility services across Africa, EMEA, the Americas, and Europe. Leveraging a deep industry focus that spans FMCG, finance, manufacturing, oil & gas, healthcare, logistics, IT, renewable energy, retail, agriculture, government, and call‑center services, the firm custom‑builds solutions that match each client’s unique talent needs. With a worldwide candidate database and a team of seasoned recruitment and HR professionals, Boardroom Appointments offers end‑to‑end services—from executive search and people analytics to payroll outsourcing and workforce management—ensuring seamless, high‑quality placements that let clients concentrate on their core business. Their distinctive value lies in a partnership model that blends industry expertise, data‑driven insights, and a culture of passion and professionalism to deliver flawless, long‑lasting results.
Job Description
SQL Database Administrator position requires experience with MS SQL Server, performance tuning, and T-SQL optimization, as well as strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
Requirements
- Experience as a MS SQL Server database administrator
- Expertise with performance Tuning and T-SQL Optimisation
- Experience with busy databases handling large volumes of transactions per day
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a broad range of stakeholders up to C-level
- A natural problem solver with excellent organisation and prioritisation skills
- Experience of decision making in a pressurised environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- University degree or equivalent from a knowledge & experience perspective