Database designers and administrators

Database designers and administrators design, develop, control, maintain and support the optimal performance and security of databases.

Skill level: Highly skilled

Check your pay

  • The majority of Database designers and administrators earn a salary between R5 750 and R33 544 per month in 2024.
  • A monthly wage for entry-level Database designers and administrators ranges from R5 750 to R15 177.
  • After gaining 5 years of work experience, their income will be between R8 070 and R19 801 per month.

Duties and tasks

  • Designing and developing database architecture, data structures, tables, dictionaries and naming conventions for information systems projects
  • Designing, constructing, modifying, integrating, implementing and testing database management systems
  • Conducting research and providing advice on the selection, application and implementation of database management tools
  • Developing and implementing data administration policy, documentation, standards and models
  • Developing policies and procedures for database access and usage and for the backup and recovery of data
  • Performing the operational establishment and preventive maintenance of backups, recovery procedures, and enforcing security and integrity controls

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