Database Administrator - IT

Ivanhoe; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mining company in South Africa is seeking a Database Administrator. The role involves designing relational databases, transforming unstructured data, and ensuring data security. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science and at least 5 years of database administration experience, along with strong SQL skills. Excellent communication and analytical abilities are essential. This position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment focused on innovative solutions.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5 years Database Administration experience.
• Excellent knowledge of SQL and database management systems.
• Knowledge of IT security best practices.

Responsibilities

• Design and maintain relational databases.
• Transform unstructured to structured datasets.
• Implement and manage backup and recovery of data.

Skills

Database Administration experience

Data backup

SQL knowledge

Data warehouse design

Programming languages familiarity

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science

Relevant database platform certification

Job description

Database Administrator- IT

Ivanhoe Mines is a leading Canadian mining company committed to becoming a global leader in the supply of critical resources required to transition our world to a low‑carbon, renewable future. Ivanhoe is focused on developing and expanding its four principal mining and exploration projects in Southern Africa: the Kamoa‑Kakula copper mining complex in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Platreef palladium‑rhodium‑platinum‑nickel‑copper‑gold discovery in South Africa, the extensive redevelopment and upgrading of the historic Kipushi zinc‑copper‑germanium‑silver mine, also in the Democratic Republic of Congo, and exploration on the Western Foreland, near Kamoa‑Kakula.

Play your part in our team succeeding...

Ivanhoe Mines SA (Pty) Ltd is looking for someone who will be responsible to develop, implement and maintain a seamless flow of information through all applications and technologies by transforming unstructured data to structured data. Ensures accuracy and completeness of data in master files and various support tools, such as base dictionaries. Establishes and maintain security and integrity controls. Formulates and monitors policies, procedures and standards relating to database management. Proposes and implements enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of systems.

You will have the following:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science or Computer Information Systems NQF 7
• Relevant database platform certification (Microsoft SQL 2016 platforms, Azure SQL, Oracle, MySQL)
• Valid Driver’s License
• A minimum of 5 years Database Administration experience
• Excellent knowledge of data backup, recovery, security, integrity and SQL; in‑depth understanding of database management systems, ETL, database design, documentation and coding; data warehouse design & analytics principle working knowledge
• Familiarity with programming languages, API; knowledge of database structure languages, such as SQL or SQL/PSM; SQL clustering; SQL Always on; MySQL; replication
• Knowledge of IT security best practices
• Knowledge of Project Management – install and rollout of hardware within required project guidelines and timeframes
• Knowledge of financial planning and budgets, submission of database requirements for the group – provide input into the forecasting and planning of budgets

Personal Competencies should include:

• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to conduct research into systems issues and products as required
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user‑friendly language
• Highly self‑motivated and directed, with keen attention to detail
• Proven analytical and creative problem‑solving abilities
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment

Your Key Performance Activities will include but not limited to:

• Design and maintain relational databases
• Transform unstructured to structured datasets
• Implement and maintain security and accessibility of data
• Provide technical support for database end‑users
• Implement and manage backup and recovery of data
• Provide weekly and monthly BI reporting
• Support the organisational Skills Transfer agenda
• Manage self and show up as a good team player
• Monitor cost or expenses to achieve cost efficiencies and reduce waste
• Adhere to and improve reporting processes for the area of responsibility
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation

The finer details: When applying, please submit a PDF version of your CV together with certified copies (certification within a 3‑month period) of your ID/passport, driver’s license and qualifications.

Should you not hear from us within 30 days of the closing date please consider your application unsuccessful.