Database Administrator

4 weeks ago


Sandton, South Africa H&S Labour Brokers Full time
JOB DUTIES
  • Install and maintain the performance of database servers.
  • Responsible for maintaining the integrity and performance of the databases
  • Manage database access.
  • Performance tuning of database systems.
  • Install, upgrade, and manage database applications.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors.
  • Recommend and implement emerging database technologies.
  • Design and implement data extraction and transformation programmes and support with data mining on an as needs basis
  • Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards.
  • Create automation for repeating database tasks.
  • Be available for on-call support as needed.
  • Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security
  • Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to front-end users
  • Map out the conceptual design for a planned database
  • Consider both back-end organisation of data and front-end accessibility for end-users
  • Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model
  • Further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements
  • Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS)
  • Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
  • Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata)
  • Informing end users of changes in databases and train them to utilize systems effectively
  • Ensure that data is stored securely and optimally by controlling access permissions and privileges
  • Develop, manage and test back-up and recovery plans
  • Work closely with IT project managers, database and business analysts
  • Communicate regularly with technical, applications and operational staff to ensure database integrity and security
  • Commission and install new applications and customise existing applications in order to make them fit for purpose
  • Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of the database
  • REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
  • Relevant Diploma in computer science, computer software/computer systems engineering or related discipline.
  • Database Administration certification (advantageous)
  • At least 3 years job-related experience, preferably within an IT environment.
  • Experience with financial/investment systems advantageous
  • Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT
  • An understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act.
  • In-depth knowledge of the application environment
  • Knowledge of developing IT related business plan and motivation
  • Commercial knowledge (budgeting, procurement etc.)
  • Project lifecycle (SDLC) knowledge
  • Knowledge of Cobit and /or ITIL
  • Experience with Linux and Windows Server environments
  • Extensive experience with design, implementation and utilisation of database technologies (MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL Oracle, MongoDB)
  • Understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Applications


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