Ops Specialist: Database Administrator

4 weeks ago


Centurion, South Africa BCXP Full time

Oracle DBA Business Unit, Department, Reporting Job grade/level S6 Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions Department Enterprise Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions - Enterprise Platform Services Position reports to Manager: Span of Control 0 Core Description
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 & Knowledge

Best Practice in Database Administration; ITIL & Quality Management Principles; Microsoft Office Suite; Remedy System Operation. Oracle Database product licensing knowledge desirable. Core Behavioural Competencies 1. Job Match Rating 2. Delivering Results 3. Meeting customer expectations 4. Decision Making 5. Handling Pressure 6. Communication and Impact Minimum Qualifications NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma OR NQF 4: Grade 12 Additional Qualification preferred or advantage Experience
3 years’ experience in the administration of databases.
Alternatively, 5+ years’ experience in administration of databases.
Oracle, AWS or Azure cloud experience/certification, 1+ years, advantageous Certifications Oracle 12c and higher certification desirable. Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry Level of Engagement & Span of Control
Operational/Technical Special Requirements/ Employment Condition Valid Drivers license Workplace/Physical Requirements Full-time Office Based position. Billable
Oracle DBA



  • Centurion, South Africa BCXP Full time

    Business Unit, Department, Reporting Job grade/level S6 Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions Department Enterprise Cloud & Infrastructure Solutions - Enterprise Platform Services Position reports to Manager: Span of Control 0 Core Description To provide a stable and secure production database environment which performs in alignment with predefined...


  • Centurion, South Africa BCXP Full time

    Business unit, Department, ReportingBusiness UnitCloud Platform SolutionsDepartmentEISPosition reports toManager DMBSJob gradeS6 Core DescriptionTo 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...


  • Centurion, South Africa BCXP Full time

    **Required Skills**: Weblogic 11g/12c and Oracle SOA 12c experience, Oracle JDeveloper, Java/J2EE, XML, XSD, XPATH, JSP’ and Devops Process exposure. **Nice to have**: Banking Domain, IBM DataPower and 1 way/2 way SSL Business unit, Department, Reporting Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions Department EIS Position reports to Manager DMBS Job grade...


  • Centurion, South Africa H&S Labour Brokers cc Full time

    We are looking to recruit a Database Administrator to support and maintain all new and existing Database environments and infrastructure. **YOUR KEY RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE**: - Administer and support all database infrastructure (including clean-ups) for the different IT environments e.g. (Dev, Test, Staging, Prod, DR) - Provide second and third-line...


  • Centurion, South Africa Ntiyiso Consulting Group Full time

    **WHO ARE WE?** Ntiyiso Consulting Group is an authentically African and globally wired management consulting firm with expertise across all major industries. We deliver sustainable solutions through three subsidiaries, viz. Ntiyiso Revenue Consulting, Ntiyiso Business Consulting, Ntiyiso Industrialization Consulting. Ntiyiso means ‘TRUTH’ in Xitsonga...


  • Centurion, South Africa BCXP Full time

    Business unit, Department, Reporting Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions Department Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions Job grade OP2 Core Description To assist with 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. Will work...


  • Centurion, South Africa Telkom SA Limited Full time

    **Core Description**: **Competencies**: **FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE** Mast and tower industry; Telecoms industry; Business Acumen **FUNCTIONAL SKILLS** Strategic Thinking; Analytical; Influencing Techniques; Conceptual Ability; Communicating (Verbal & Written); Planning, Organising. **FUNCTIONAL ATTITUDES** Developing strategies/ Providing insights;...


  • Centurion, South Africa BCXP Full time

    Business unit, Department, ReportingBusiness UnitCloud Platform SolutionsDepartmentEnterprise Infrastructure Solutions Job gradeOP2 Core DescriptionTo assist with 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. Will work under the...


  • Centurion, South Africa BCXP Full time

    Business Unit, Department, Reporting Job grade/level S6 Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions Department Services Management Quality Position reports to Specialist: DCO Service Management Span of Control 11 Direct Core Description To provide accurate information on configurations and their documentation to support all the other Service Management...


  • Centurion, South Africa Six Sense Full time

    Gauteng, Centurion - Annually Cost To Company (Market related) A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Agricultural Specialist (Livestock) To provide expert agriculture industry economics support services across the Bank when requested with particular emphasis on where there are either skills / competency shortages or where potential...


  • Centurion, South Africa BCXP Full time

    Business Unit, Department, Reporting Job grade/level S6 Business Unit CSO Department Commercial Position reports to Ops Managaer: Sales Support Span of Control 5 - 10 Core Description Handles non-selling processes and tasks inherent in the sales process to ensure that customer requirements and expectations are met. Provides assistance to the Sales teams to...


  • Centurion, South Africa Six Sense Full time

    Gauteng, Centurion - Annually Cost To Company (Market related) A well-established business is seeking to appoint a Senior Specialist Records Management To effectively and efficiently administer from creation through to use, storage, reuse, and disposition (destruction and/or archiving), all the recorded information and in-process records, regardless of...


  • Centurion, South Africa Telkom SA Limited Full time

    **Core Description**: **Competencies**: FUNCTIONAL KNOWLEDGE Telkom Policies; Network Layout; Switching Equipment; Next Generation Voice and Broadband; Transmission; Customer Care; Database Management; Data Visualization; Data Wrangling FUNCTIONAL SKILLS Planning; Computer Applications; SQL; programming/scripting; Organizing Techniques; Analytical...


  • Centurion, South Africa Telkom SA Limited Full time

    **Core Description**: As per attached job description **Competencies**: As per attached job description **Responsibilities**: As per attached job description **Required Certification**: None **Qualifications**: Relevant 3-year degree/ diploma (at least NQF level 6), preferably in Marketing **Experience**: 3 Years relevant experience preferably in...


  • Centurion, South Africa Land Bank Careers Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is South Africa’s only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912, the bank’s sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach. These services enable farmers to...


  • Centurion, South Africa BCXP Full time

    Structure, Grade & Reporting Job grade/level S6 Business Unit Digital Platform Solutions Business Unit Digital EXA Position reports to Product Manager: E-solutions Span of Control 0 Level of Engagement Client, Employees and Line Manager Core Description The main objective of the Technical Analyst is to ensure that all development and testing deliverables are...


  • Centurion, South Africa Telkom SA Limited Full time

    **Core Description**: Analyze, develop and maintain remuneration policies, practices and procedures. Resolve the more complex remuneration issues with internal customers **Competencies**: Core Functional Knowledge/ Skills Financial Calculator; Telkom Policies; Remuneration; Systems; Communication ; Presentation Techniques; Consultation Techniques;...


  • Centurion, South Africa Telkom SA Limited Full time

    **Core Description**: Responsible for the efficient management of all wayleaves to both internal and external clients including the arrangement of payments thereby ensuring the timeous execution of planned projects. Ensure that the end-to-end process flow is optimized to facilitate value for all business stakeholders. Compile specifications, work instruction...


  • Centurion, South Africa Land Bank Careers Full time

    **Job Advert Summary**: The Land and Agricultural Development Bank of South Africa (Land Bank) is South Africa’s only specialist agricultural bank established in 1912, the bank’s sole objective is to serve South African commercial and emerging farmers and bring specially designed financial services within their reach. These services enable farmers to...


  • Centurion, South Africa BCXP Full time

    Structure, Grade & Reporting Business Unit Finance Division Finance Reports To Snr Manager: Finance Business Partner Span of Control 0 Core Description To coordinate the budgeting process, prepare and monitor the actual vs. budget. Co-ordinate and consolidate information for all statutory reporting. Provide input into the analysis of financial information to...