Senior Database Administrator

ATS Client; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

PTMG is seeking a Senior Database Administrator to oversee distribution data, maintain the PTMG directory and perform website administration. The role requires solid database administration experience and advanced Excel skills, with supervisory preference.

The position handles distribution management, data capturing, and website modules for forums, ads, readers, subscriptions, and payments. Matric is required, with relevant tertiary qualifications advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualifications will be highly advantageous

Responsibilities

• Distribute publications and manage mailing lists and distribution records.
• Capture data accurately and maintain PTMG database and directory data.
• Administer PTMG website modules: forums, classifieds, readers, subscriptions, and ads.
• Upload articles and graphics to PTMG site and ensure information is up to date.
• Coordinate online newsletters, calendar, surveys, directories, and user login.
• Liaise with suppliers and ensure timely distribution deadlines.

Skills

Database administration

Advanced Excel

Administrative skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

People skills

Decision making

Follow up

Education

Matric

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

About the job Senior Database Administrator

Salary: Market related

Location: East Rand

Job type: Permanent

Industry: Media / Journalism / Publishing

Reference: CWR.SDA.IM.05062026

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:

Our client is South Africa's leading multi-media trade and technical magazine publishers and exhibition organisers focused on the Mining, Plumbing, HEVCAR and Construction industries and they are looking for a Distribution and Website Administrator to join their team as soon as possible. Solid experience in database administration and advanced Excel is a requirement. Being a supervisor would be preferable.

JOB DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

MAIN DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

Distribution:

• Take full responsibility for the distribution of publications or any other material requiring distribution from the company
• Keep record of mailing list distribution for all publications including readers that have been removed from mailing list.
• Keep record of merchants (local & National) distribution for all publications.
• Keep track and record of distribution including mailing house, post office, courier and international mailing house. (BDN's and waybills)
• Update person/s concerned on a monthly basis with mailing & merchant distribution figures (Members, Subscriptions(sales), CFD, local & delivery surgeon, APU & International)
• Maintaining and updating of official body lists included in our mailing lists.
• Responsible for the collation of accurate data for the ABC audit of publications
• Responsible for the collation input and filing of all registered readers.
• Drive the registration process of all readers
• Ensure that all distribution takes place timeously in the most cost effective manner
• Administration & filing related to distribution
• Updating mailing lists once returned mailed has been qualified
• Report on updated mailing figures at production meetings.
• Maintain distribution deadlines
• Liaise and administer distribution suppliers
• Liaise with mailing supplier concerning mailing lists and payments to suppliers for bulk mailing.
• Researching/sourcing new readers for all publications

Data Capturing:

• Accurately record data.
• Accurate reporting of data.
• Upkeep of PTMG database.
• Update of PTMG Directory data.
• Update of PTMG distribution lists.
• Administration of online directory update and synchronization of databases.
• Administration of all updates and filing.

Website and Industry Community Forum Administrator:

• Upload necessary articles and graphics onto PTMG website
• Keep all information up to date on PTMG website.
• Administration of the following website modules
  • industry forums and blogs.
  • industry classified adverts.
  • online registered readers.
  • online subscriptions and payments.
  • online adverts.
• Online newsletters.
• Online calendar.
• Online survey and polls.
• Online directories.
• Website user login administration.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• Relevant tertiary qualifications will be highly advantageous

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Min 2 - 3 years' experience in a similar position
• Media / Publishing / Marketing industry knowledge will be advantageous
• Solid database administration experience
• Advanced Excel Skills (Non-negotiable)
• Outstanding administrative skills
• Ongoing knowledge of industries
• Operating and quality procedures of the company
• Good telephone skills
• People skills
• Computer skills
• Quality control skills
• Multitasking skills
• Follow up
• Initiating action / continuous improvement
• Decision making

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