Junior PostgreSQL DBA

Date: 30 Mar 2026

Location:

Bellville, Western Cape, ZA

Company: Sanlam Group

Who are we?

Sanlam Group Technology is responsible for the provision of a digitally enabled technology service as a group COE, drive business and transformation and provide group-wide digital and data architecture. We operate the various technology platforms and shared services, ensure Cyber and Information Security resilience, and act as technology governance and risk orchestrator for technology across Sanlam.

What will you do?

Under direct supervision, responsible for the routine maintenance and tuning of simple production and development databases. Responsible for monitoring security, diagnosing database problems and backup/restore of applicable databases. Manage and grant access to the various databases. Works directly with users to resolve data conflicts and inappropriate data usage and may manipulate data within accordance of organisation standards. Directs the maintenance and use of the corporate data dictionary.

What will make you successful in this role?

Strategy & Planning

Assess and develop long-term strategic goals for production databases in conjunction with data owners and department managers.
Work with application development staff to develop database architectures, coding standards, and quality assurance policies and procedures.

Acquisitions & Deployment

Conduct research and make recommendations on database products, services, protocols, and standards in support of procurement and development efforts.

Operational Management

Create models for new database development and/or changes to existing ones.
Respond to and resolve database access and performance issues.
Assist developers with SQL optimization.
Monitor database system details within the database, including stored procedures and execution time, and implement efficiency improvements.
Monitor, optimize and allocate physical data storage for database systems.
Plan and coordinate data migrations between systems.
Develop, implement, and maintain change control and testing processes for modifications to databases.
Create, or support creation of, required reports in response to business user needs.
Perform database transaction and security audits.
Establish appropriate end-user database access control levels and review reports.
Develop routines for end users to facilitate best practices database use.
Ensure maintenance plans are in place i.e. reorg of databases, index adviser, runstats, backups
Responsible to identify and manage risks within your environment.

Qualification

Matric
College diploma or university degree in the field of computer science

Experience

2 years equivalent work experience
Working technical experience with database design, maintain and support, including SQL code optimization.
Hands-on database tuning and troubleshooting experience.
Experience in PostgreSQL data base technology and tools
Experience in troubleshooting and resolving database integrity issues, locking and deadlocking issues, replication issues, log shipping issues, connectivity issues, security issues etc.

Knowledge

Strong understanding of database structures, theories, principles, and practices.
Ability to detect and troubleshoot CPU, memory, I/O, disk space and other resource contention
Knowledge of Linux environments
Knowledge of Linux shell scripting and automation methods
AWS cloud knowledge is an added advantage
AI knowledge and experience are added advantages
Good understanding of scripting.
Good knowledge and implementation skills of applicable data privacy practices and laws.

Knowledge and Skills

Database Queries and Reports

Database Security

Applications Database Knowledge

Data Analysis

Compliance

Personal Attributes

Interpersonal savvy - Contributing independently

Decision quality - Contributing independently

Plans and aligns - Contributing independently

Optimises work processes - Contributing independently

Build a successful career with us

We’re all about building strong, lasting relationships with our employees. We know that you have hopes for your future – your career, your personal development and of achieving great things. We pride ourselves in helping our employees to realise their worth. Through its five business clusters – Sanlam Fintech, Sanlam Life and Savings, Sanlam Investment Group, Sanlam Allianz, Santam, as well as MiWay and the Group Office – the group provides many opportunities for growth and development.

Core Competencies

Being resilient - Contributing independently

Collaborates - Contributing independently

Cultivates innovation - Contributing independently

Customer focus - Contributing independently

Drives results - Contributing independently

Turnaround time

The shortlisting process will only start once the application due date has been reached. The time taken to complete this process will depend on how far you progress and the availability of managers.

Our commitment to transformation

The Sanlam Group is committed to achieving transformation and embraces diversity. This commitment is what drives us to achieve a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace as we believe that these are key components to ensuring a thriving and sustainable business in South Africa. The Group's Employment Equity plan and targets will be considered as part of the selection process.