Database Administrator II (DBA II)

Nedbank

Johannesburg

On-site

ZAR 550,000 - 710,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Nedbank is seeking a Database Administrator II (DBA II) in Johannesburg to maintain, monitor and upgrade enterprise databases. You will ensure data integrity, security and performance while supporting operational systems and the development environment.

The role requires 4–6 years in IT with strong DBA experience, SDLC knowledge and expertise in database maintenance, monitoring, and recovery planning. This position focuses on reliability, efficiency and adherence to Nedbank standards.

Qualifications

Advanced Diploma or National 1st Degree required.
Experience: 4–6 years in IT with 4 years DBA experience.
Solid understanding of database design, performance tuning and security.

Responsibilities

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships and ensure client needs are understood.
Contribute to database performance improvements and disaster recovery planning.
Document scripts, queries, and standards for database administration.

Skills

Cluster Ops

SDLC

IT concepts

Information mgmt

DBA principles

Relational DB

DB restore

Initiating action

Work standards

Managing work

Customer focus

Education

Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees

Tools

Database Foundational Certification

Job description

Title:Database Administrator II (DBA II)

To ensure the installation; design; configuration; upgrade; administration; monitoring and maintenance of databases and associated software products in support of operational systems and the development environment. To ensure the integrity; reliability; efficiency and security of enterprises data.

Job Responsibilities

Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
Ensure client needs are understood and met.
Build client relationships by providing first line support, standby and acting within mandate.
Ensure stakeholders are informed of database changes/enhancements through participation in progress reports. Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.
Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth.
Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values, leading by example. Identify opportunities to improve or enhance processes, adding value to Nedbank.
Ensure that all financial recoveries are captured in the correct and appropriate financial systems within specified timelines.
Ensure improved database performance.
Ensure that version control procedures are observed, apply fixes and maintain supplier and user documentation in conjunction with specialist.
Monitor database activity and ensure efficient access to data.
Resolve work obstacles by providing input in a variety of database integration issues.
Participate in optimisation of database performance and resource usage.
Ensure smooth workflow. Participate in disaster recovery by planning, testing and ensuring recovery plans are updated.
Document and implement database related scripts and queries.
Participate in setting standards for database administration.
Comply with policies, standards and procedures. Participate in root cause analyses on incidents/problems experienced.
Identify database problems through online monitoring and preventative maintenance.
Contribute to the achievement of team goals. Ensure knowledge management, continuity and team success through constructive participation in a diverse team and by sharing knowledge with team.
Prepare for the next level job by actively participate in job shadowing. Broaden knowledge by attending conferences, forums relevant to remaining current in field.
Participate in skills development of junior DBA's by providing technical mentoring to peers.