Senior: Database Administrator

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REFERENCE NR : VAC00530 (Re-advert)
JOB TITLE : Senior: Database Administrator
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : R 651 627 – R 977 440
REPORT TO : Technical Manager
DIVISION : Applications Development and Maintenance
DEPARTMENT : Prov EC: Application Development & Maintenance
LOCATION : Bhisho, Eastern Cape
POSITION STATUS : Permanent (Internal & External)

Purpose of the job

To perform the application database management of the Oracle solutions to design, develop/procure, package, release, and maintain/enhance solutions, in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government.

Key Responsibility Area

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.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum: 3-year National Higher Diploma / Degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering)

Experience: 6 – 7 years’ experience on MS SQL Application DBA design, coding and documentation including managing MS SQL databases, ensuring data security, performance, and backup. The experience must include.
Experience in optimising of MS SQL Database, creates and supports system documentation and scripts and handles data migration and recovery within the corporate/public sector, including Successfully managed MS SQL database.

Technical skills and experience required:

• Sound knowledge of ITIL and SDLC.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to research and solve complex issues independently.
• Expert knowledge on MS SQL from 2012 onwards.
• Experience in MS SQL manager, performing SQL queries and log management.
• Experience with scripting and automation (Shell / Bash / PowerShell / PL / SQL / SQL / DBMS jobs
• 3 years minimum experience with C#.
• Sound knowledge of ITIL and SDLC.
• 3 years minimum experience in developing API’s for use in Front End development

Technical Competencies Description

ADABAS, NATURAL, COMPLETE, IMS, Datacom, IDMS, Oracle, SQL,MySql, Postgress IT hardware and software, Linux and Windows Server environments SQL Clustering SQL Always on MySQL Replication SCOM Basic knowledge of application development Advanced Agile/Scrum knowledge 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: 09 October 2024

Disclaimer
SITA is an Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on the Employment Equity Plan.
Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted 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 the right not to make an appointment.
● The appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance scorecard
contract, verification of the applicants’ documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
● Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only.
● CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be considered.

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All the best with your applications.