DB2 DBA

EQ Plus; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 700 000 - 900 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading tech company in South Africa is seeking a Senior DBA to design, implement, and maintain IBM DB2 databases. The role requires 5+ years of experience in database administration and strong knowledge of DB2 on AIX. Responsibilities include optimizing performance, managing backups, and collaborating with teams for application support. Ideal candidates will have a degree in Computer Science and proficiency in SQL. This position offers competitive salary and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Matric and a Bachelors degree required.
• 5+ years of experience in DB2 database administration.
• Strong knowledge of DB2 architecture, utilities, and performance tools.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Proficiency in SQL and scripting (Shell, Perl, or Python).
• Certifications such as IBM Certified Database Administrator are a plus.

Responsibilities

• DB2 V11.5 running on AIX V7.2 / V7.3 operating system experience.
• Install, configure, and upgrade database systems.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including SQL tuning.
• Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies using DB2 tools.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
• Document database architecture, procedures, and standards.

Skills

SQL query optimisation

Backup and recovery

Security and encryption

Performance tuning and monitoring

Linux / Unix scripting

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field

Tools

DB2 Admin Tool

IBM Data Studio

Job description

Job Summary

The Senior DBA is responsible for the design, implementation, maintenance, and performance of IBM DB2 databases across enterprise environments. This role ensures data integrity, availability, and security while supporting mission‑critical applications and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• DB2 V11.5 running on AIX V7.2 / V7.3 operating system experience.
• Install, configure, and upgrade database systems.
• Linux and Microsoft experience.
• Monitor and optimize database performance, including SQL tuning and resource allocation.
• Implement and manage backup and recovery strategies using DB2 tools.
• Ensure high availability and disaster recovery.
• Manage user access, roles, and security policies.
• Perform capacity planning and scalability assessments.
• Troubleshoot and resolve database issues and performance bottlenecks.
• Document database architecture, procedures, and standards.
• Collaborate with development and infrastructure teams to support application performance.

Required Qualifications

• Matric and a Bachelors degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in DB2 database administration.
• DB2 V11.5 running on AIX V7.2 / V7.3 operating system.
• Strong knowledge of DB2 architecture, utilities, and performance tools.
• Experience with disaster recovery planning and implementation.
• Proficiency in SQL and scripting (Shell, Perl, or Python).
• Familiarity with monitoring tools like DB2 Admin Tool, or IBM Data Studio.
• Certifications such as IBM Certified Database Administrator are a plus.

Skills

• SQL query optimisation
• Backup and recovery
• Security and encryption
• Performance tuning and monitoring
• Linux / Unix scripting
• Capacity planning