Database Administrator

Last updated: June 2025

Average Base Salary

R420,000

Salary Range

Low: R216000
Average: R420000
High: R720000

Job Overview


A Database Administrator (DBA) designs, maintains, and secures databases used by organizations to store data. They ensure data is backed up, accessible, and protected from unauthorized access. DBAs optimize database performance and fix issues that arise. Precision and technical expertise with database software are essential.

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