SAHPRA DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR Vacancy 2026 at South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA)

Opportunity Overview

The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) is the national body responsible for monitoring, evaluating, regulating, investigating, inspecting, registering, and controlling medicines, scheduled substances, clinical trials, and medical devices in the public interest.

SAHPRA is seeking a dedicated DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR to join their team on a permanent contract. This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to public health and safety by ensuring the integrity and accessibility of critical data within a key regulatory authority.

Based in Pretoria, this position is crucial for maintaining a robust and secure database environment, supporting the organisation's vital operations in safeguarding the health of South Africans.

Minimum Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• A Matric certificate.
• A Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or an equivalent NQF Level 7 qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in database security, design, support, and maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be responsible for a range of duties, including:

• Conducting data user requirement sessions with relevant stakeholders.
• Documenting, validating, and verifying all collected requirements.
• Transforming database designs and specifications into prototypes and programming integration with other systems.
• Designing data structures to deliver enterprise-grade database design.
• Analysing user/project requirements and creating appropriate database designs in conjunction with other developers.
• Contributing to all phases of the development lifecycle and designing necessary detailed flow charts and input-output forms/reports.
• Conducting and facilitating all forms of software testing to ensure product quality.
• Developing system test cases for quality assurance.
• Preparing, securing, and maintaining infrastructure for housing new and/or existing applications.
• Providing day-to-day support for all application systems within the organisation.
• Producing documentation for all completed projects, including Design Documentation, User Requirement Specification, and Test Cases.
• Developing Policies and Standard Operating Procedures to regulate appropriate use of databases within the organisation.
• Playing a direct role in negotiating contracts with IT service providers.
• Participating in supply chain processes to compare pricing and vendor bids within the ICT budget.
• Participating in policy development and implementation.
• Mitigating identified risks through effective software and systems development.
• Participating in budget development activities and drafting specifications for procurement.
• Managing own performance in accordance with performance management processes and individual development plan.
• Demonstrating commitment to living SAHPRA values in the execution of duties.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the requirements should submit their application online via the official SAHPRA vacancies portal.

Visit the SAHPRA Vacancies page: https://www.sahpra.org.za/vacancies

When submitting your application, ensure you clearly state the position name (DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR) and the post reference number (SAHPRA 27 of 2026/27). Your application must include:

• A signed cover letter.
• A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) with the names and email addresses of three (3) referees.
• Copies of all required qualifications (including your Matric certificate).
• A copy of your Identity Document.

Please note: Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview, following communication from Human Resources.