Senior Database Administrator

To apply, click on the link at the end of the posts and all the best with your applications.

REFERENCE NR : VAC00652/25
JOB TITLE : Senior Database Administrator (DB2)
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : R 651 627 – R 977 440
REPORT TO : Technical Manager: Hosting
DIVISION : ITI: IT Infrastructure Services
DEPT : ITI: Hosting
LOCATION : SITA Centurion, Pretoria
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job

This job is responsible for the proactive monitoring of Database Management Systems (DB2) in the Mainframe environment. The incumbent will also be responsible for maintaining and supporting various DB2 database instances to ensure continuous service to the client.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Prepare Infrastructure for implementation and deployment
• Management and Administration of application, database, patches and service packs
• Provide user support, 3rd party support, reporting and communication
• Report on the work of the section to ensure accountability
• Security and disaster recovery
• Develop procedures and standards for database administration and related services and monitor
  implementation thereof
• Management and supervision of the team
• Financial management.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum: Minimum: 3-year National Higher Diploma / Degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science,
Information Systems, Technology and Engineering). Certification in IBM Mainframe systems/DB2 is an added advantage.

Experience: 6 – 7 years practical work experience of Database Administration. 5-years practical experience in the DB2 environment.

Technical Competencies Description

Knowledge of: IBM Mainframes in general and specialized knowledge of DB2 on mainframes. Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle and database change management & automation Project Management Business/Systems Liaison Customer Relationship Management Meta Data Management Information Architecture/Strategy Business Intelligence Architecture/Tools.

How to apply

To apply please log onto the e-Government Portal: www.eservices.gov.za and follow the following process;

1. Register using your ID and personal information;
2. Use received one-time pin to complete the registration;
3. Log in using your username and password;
4. Click on “Employment & Labour;
5. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs;

Or, if candidate has registered on eservices portal, access www.eservices.gov.za, then follow the below steps:

1. Click on “Employment & Labour;
2. Click on “Recruitment Citizen”
3. Login using your username and password
4. Click on “Recruitment Citizen” to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs

For queries/support contact egovsupport@sita.co.za OR call 080 1414 882
CV`s sent to the above email addresses will not be considered

Closing Date: 05 September 2024

SITA is an Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan.
Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Preference will be given to members of designated
groups.

• If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as
  unsuccessful.
• Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference
  number of the position you are applying for.
• It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
  Authority (SAQA).
• Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
• SITA reserves a right not to make an appointment.
• Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract,
  verification of the applicant’s documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
• Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only.
• CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered

All the best with your applications.