Senior Database Administrator

Access Bank; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution is seeking a Senior Database Administrator in Johannesburg to manage and maintain databases effectively, ensuring operational efficiency and integrity. The role requires at least 5 years of experience, especially in Oracle databases, along with skills in MSSQL Server and cloud platforms. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong analytical abilities and adherence to IT policies.

Qualifications

• 5 - 8 years advanced IT support experience in relational database management systems.
• Experience in Oracle databases preferably in a financial institution.

Responsibilities

• Identify user needs to create and administer databases.
• Ensure that the database operates efficiently and without error.
• Back up and restore data to prevent data loss.

Skills

Oracle Database 10g, 11g, 12c

MSSQL Server 2012

PLC / SQL Scripts

Linux or Unix operating system

Azure and cloud platforms

Education

Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science

Job description

Job title : Senior Database Administrator

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 17, 2025

Main Responsibilities

• Identify user needs to create and administer databases
• Ensuring that the database operates efficiently and without error
• Making and testing modifications to the database structure when needed
• Maintaining the database and updating permissions
• Merging old databases into new ones
• Backing up and restoring data to prevent data loss
• Assisting with migration of databases from local to cloud platforms
• Ensure that assigned project deliverables, milestones, audit findings and schedules are adhered to and accomplished in the agreed timelines
• Involved in designing technical specifications for new system implementations and system changes
• Ensuring that all technical documentation is regularly updated and new procedures are properly documented
• To maintain good working relations / partnerships with internal business stakeholders including the IT team, Business intelligence and Core banking teams
• Ensuring that communication channels are established with all internal and external stakeholders

Policies and Procedures

• Follow IT Policies and procedures
• Ensure all new implementations / changes are tested before Production implementation
• Patch / security update as per agreed business OLA
• Payment Systems Operations manual creation and upkeep
• Logging and resolving Helpdesk calls as per agreed business OLA
• System Performance monitoring and fine tuning
• Ensure change and release management procedures are followed

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science
• At least 5 - 8 years advanced IT support experience in relational database management systems including Oracle databases preferably in a financial institution

Experience / Skills required

• Install, Setup, Configure and Support of the following solutions :
• 5- 8 years Oracle Database 10g, 11g, 12c (Mandatory)
• MSSQL Server 2012 to current
• PLC / SQL Scripts, Stored-procs and Queries
• Microsoft Windows operating systems
• Linux or Unix operating system
• Key Management / cryptography
• ITIL processes and desire to follow processes with little formal control
• Experience working with Azure, MySQL, MongoDB and cloud platforms is an advantage
• Research / Data Analysis jobs