Database Specialist English n Afrikaans Sarita System

SPILASTYLE CC; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 700,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is urgently seeking a Database Specialist in Pretoria East to manage the SARITA database, ensuring compliance and data accuracy. The successful candidate will provide strategic support and oversee system collaborations while facilitating data-driven decision-making. Candidates should possess relevant degrees and significant experience in data management.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of proven experience in relevant core disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications and data management.
• Demonstrated financial acumen and basic statistical skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead integration and management of the SARITA database.
• Provide strategic support to the Technical Operations Manager.
• Oversee ongoing system development with Farm Trace and enhance data access.

Skills

Data Management

Database Systems

Data Analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Agriculture

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems

Bachelor's degree in Data Science

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's degree in Project Management

Relevant National Diploma

Tools

MS Office

Power BI

MS SQL

WordPress

MS Forms

MS Sway

Job description

URGENT VACANCY

DATABASE SPECIALIST

Location: Pretoria East

Total Cost to Company: R700k - R800k per annum

Starting Date: ASAP

Grading System: D3 Middle Management/Professionally Qualified

Closing Date: 30 June 2025

Job Purpose

The purpose of the job is to lead the integration and management of digital systems, particularly the SARITA database, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with certification and legislative requirements. The role involves providing strategic support to the Technical Operations Manager, enabling data-driven decision-making through analysis and reporting, coordinating ICT activities and stakeholder engagement, overseeing ongoing system development with Farm Trace, and enhancing value to the scientific community by facilitating controlled data access.

Reporting to

Technical Operations Manager

Competency Requirements

The duties and responsibilities include:

1. Farm Trace Champion
2. SARITA System Support and Training
3. Certification Stock and Courier Logistics
4. Reporting and Analytics
5. ICT Asset and Website Coordination
6. Administration Support

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Agriculture, Information Systems, Data Science, Business Administration, Project Management, or relevant National Diploma.
• At least 5 years of proven experience in one of the core disciplines.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint), data management, and database systems.
• Demonstrated financial and business acumen, basic statistical and scientific language skills.
• Ideally experience with Power BI, MS SQL, WordPress, MS Forms, MS Sway, knowledge of OHS legislation, potato production, and Afrikaans language skills.