Our IT department is looking to add a Junior SQL Developer to their team in Cape Town.
Job overview:
We’re looking for an experienced SQL Developer who thrives in a collaborative environment and enjoys solving real-time business and application challenges. The ideal candidate is proactive, detail-oriented, takes ownership of tasks, and is eager to improve systems and processes while supporting end users effectively.
You’re perfect for this position if you:
- Have proven experience (minimum five years) in database development using SSMS (Microsoft SQL Server 2014 onwards).
- Demonstrate performance tuning and exceptional trouble shooting and problem-solving skills
- Manage and create stored procedures, functions, and triggers to support data-driven application dependencies (advanced T-SQL skills).
- Have hands-on experience supporting .NET (C#, VB, ASP) and VBA applications.
- Possess a strong understanding of database server security, user roles, and permissions.
- Design and develop SQL Databases.
- Demonstrate a solid understanding of the Software Development Life Cycle.
- Hold a Microsoft Certification (highly regarded).
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
- Communicate clearly and professionally (both written and verbal).
Additional requirements
- Hold a valid driver’s licence and have access to reliable transport.
- Availability for occasional after-hours support and infrequent overnight assignments.
Personal attributes
- Exceptional customer service and communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
- Self-motivated, proactive learner with the ability to manage changing priorities.
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
- Excellent documentation and organisational skills.
- Well organised, punctual and reliable.
Your role and responsibilities
Among other tasks, your main responsibilities will include:
- Ensuring high levels of performance, availability, sustainability, and security.
- Analysing, solving, and correcting issues in real time.
- Refining and automating regular processes.
- Assisting developers with query tuning and schema refinement.
- Providing support for critical production systems.
- Creating views, functions, and stored procedures.
- Writing optimised SQL queries for integration with other applications.
- Creating database triggers for use in automation.
- Maintaining data quality and overseeing database security.
- Understanding issues related to network performance and security.
- Reporting using Microsoft SQL Server Reporting Services.
- Supporting various applications and identifying bugs (mainly VBA and .NET).
- Ensuring good performance of the applications across various platforms and terminals.
- Providing support to the business units or end users.
- Modifying existing code to correct errors, adapt it to new hardware, upgrade interfaces, and improve performance.
- Designing and developing new features.
- Consulting with staff to evaluate interface, develop specifications and performance requirements, and resolve bugs.
- Reading, analysing and interpreting user/business requirements.
- Testing and debugging, identifying errors, and resolving them within testing protocols and standards ensuring the code performs to specification.
- Assisting in creating detailed RDs that outline problems, opportunities, and solutions for the business.
We are a values-driven company
We Care
We care deeply about the needs and well-being of our clients and employees. To us, it's important to create a sense of community in and around our business, where our consultants and our clients can collaborate and learn from one another. Our employees appreciate our strong focus on work-life balance and a supportive leadership team that truly listens.
We Solve
We centre our business around our clients. Our mission is to solve, by providing innovative, creative, and personalised solutions to every client; always recognising that every client's circumstances are different. Employees at Sable International love the challenge of finding solutions and enjoy working in an environment that values problem-solving and continuous improvement.
We Grow
We aim to grow on as many levels as possible. Sable International is an ambitious company with ambitious clients. We help our clients grow their own wealth and businesses while extending our influence in as many areas and expertise as possible. Our people are growing their talents and experience, creating an extraordinary group of successful alumni. We invest in our employees through mentorship, professional development, and opportunities for career progression.
We Enjoy
We are also in business to enjoy ourselves. All our consultants are passionate about their areas of expertise and love meeting our clients. We have an energised and lively working culture. This is one of the things that sets us apart from other professional services firms. Our employees stay with us because of our positive and engaging work environment, where teamwork and collaboration are at the heart of what we do.
Realise your potential
Kendal's story
Group HR Director
Kendal started as an intern in 2015. After completing her internship, she went on to earn experience at Groupon South Africa. In 2016 she returned as an HR Officer. She was promoted to HR Manager in 2018 and is now the Group HR Director, leading on HR policy, strategy, and employee support in all divisions and countries within Sable International.
Tallulah's story
Marketing Manager
Tallulah started as a junior social media strategist in 2014. In 2020 she started assisting the content team, using her journalism background. In 2022 she was promoted to content and traffic lead, before taking on the role of Marketing Manager in February 2023. She now manages a team of 11 creative individuals across content, SEO, PPC, design, social media and front end development.
Join us at Sable International, where we embrace a culture of collaboration, innovation, and growth!
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Why Choose Sable International?
At Sable International we believe work should be a place where you feel supported, inspired and excited to grow – both personally and professionally. Whether you're part of our team or one of our clients, we’re here to build meaningful connections and make a real difference, together.
Here’s why our team loves working here:
- We value you – your background, your ideas and your voice matters.
- There’s always room to grow – with mentorship, learning opportunities and the freedom to explore your path.
- We get that life happens – our managers are flexible and supportive, helping you find balance when you need it most.
- Great work doesn’t go unnoticed – we celebrate wins, big and small.
- You’ll be part of a vibrant, international team.
- And we know how to have fun – with team socials, events and a culture that brings people together.
Come as you are. Grow with us. Let’s build something great – together.
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