Database Administrator

BCXP; Centurion; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Part time

Job summary

A leading tech firm is seeking a Database Administrator for a 4-month contract in Centurion. The role involves maintaining a stable database environment, monitoring performance, and implementing back-up strategies. Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years' experience, along with either an NQF 6 diploma or a Grade 12 certificate. AWS or Azure cloud certification is advantageous. A driver's license and reliable vehicle are required for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in database administration.
• Experience or certification in AWS or Azure cloud is advantageous.
• Drivers licence and reliable vehicle are required.

Responsibilities

• Provide a stable and secure database environment.
• Monitor and analyze database performance.
• Implement a back-up strategy for continuity of services.

Skills

Database Management System (DBMS)

Customer Management

Knowledge of ICT

Education

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma

Grade 12 certificate (NQF 4)

Tools

AWS

Azure

Job description

Ops Spec: Database Administrator - 4 Month Contract

To provide a stable and secure production database environment which performs in alignment with predefined standards and is recoverable in case of hardware failure or disaster situations. To provide technical expertise and guidance to Junior Database Administrators.

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Compile and maintain the integrity of a Configuration Management Data Base in alignment with BCX’s standards and using the BCX prescribed systems.
• Utilise the BCX Remedy system for request, incident and problem handling, rectifying and implementing preventative actions as and when required.
• Continuously monitor performance, analyse trends and tune database for optimum performance and record and build a known error database (KEDB) for Problem Handling (R&D).
• Build and maintain a network of support structures e.g. vendors, employees, user groups etc. for consultation purposes.
• Continuously stay abreast with the latest release versions and ensure approval of new versions through a user’s acceptance testing (UAT) and quality assurance (QA) process; design and execute a release implementation plan; maintain the Definitive Software Library (DSL); and install, maintain and report license issues as and when they occur.
• Continuously monitor and report on space utilisation, execute trend analysis, alerts and escalation; monitor memory utilisation and Central Processing Unit (CPU) at all times.
• Devise monitoring methodology and processes, utilise the appropriate toolsets and report on the availability or uptime.
• Identify, propose and implement appropriate toolsets for an effective back-up strategy to ensure continuity of services and monitor the back-up strategy on a continuous basis. Validate a DR Plan for the data base(s) under the data centre management, consider the replication, snapshots or remote copy as applicable

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

Customer Management

DBMS Management

ICT Knowledge

Core Behavioural Competencies

Job Match

Applying expertise & Technology

Following instructions & procedures

Working with people

Culture Match

Minimum Qualifications

NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma

OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Experience

3 years’ experience

AWS or Azure cloud experience/certification, 1+ years, advantageous

OR

Grade 12 & 5 years’ experience

AWS or Azure cloud experience/certification, 1+ years, advantageous

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

Span of Control : 0

Level of Engagement : Operational/Technical

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

Drivers Licence and Reliable Vehicle - both required