Database Administrator (DBA) Salary in South Africa

The average monthly salary for a Database Administrator (DBA) in South Africa is R45 001. This data management profession offers competitive compensation with salaries ranging from R25 521 to R540 000 monthly. With a 6% growth rate and high market demand, this career path presents excellent opportunities for professionals seeking advancement in the data management sector.

Database Administrator (DBA) Salary Breakdown

Installs, configures, maintains, and troubleshoots databases, ensuring their optimal performance, security, and availability. This role involves data backup and recovery, performance tuning, and implementing security measures to protect critical organizational data.

Salary Component	Amount (Monthly)
Minimum Salary	R25 521
Average Salary	R45 001
Maximum Salary	R540 000
Category	Data Management
Growth Rate	6%
Market Demand	High

Requirements & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field

Proficiency in specific database management systems (e.g., SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL)

Strong knowledge of database security, backup, and recovery procedures

Experience with performance tuning and optimization

Understanding of data modeling and database design principles

Excellent problem-solving skills for database issues

Ability to work with complex data structures

Strong communication skills for collaborating with developers and users

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