Database Administrator

2 weeks ago


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 language. We are therefore naturally inclined to deliver the most trusted of solutions to our clients and at the heart of why we exist lies our purpose which is to empower institutions that enable Africa’s development.

**OVERVIEW**:
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Database Administrator to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for managing and optimizing database systems to ensure efficient storage, retrieval, and security of data for seamless organizational operations.

**JOB PURPOSE**:
The Database Administrator will oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of database systems, ensuring data integrity, availability, and performance to support the organization's operational needs and strategic objectives.

**KEY RESPONSIBILITIES**

**Data Management**:

- Designing, implementing, and maintaining database systems to meet organizational needs, including data modeling, schema design, and capacity planning.
- Ensuring data integrity, security, and compliance with regulatory requirements by implementing access controls, encryption, and regular audits.
- Monitoring database performance and optimizing queries, indexes, and configurations for efficient data retrieval and storage.
- Planning and executing database backups, disaster recovery procedures, and high availability solutions to minimize downtime and data loss.
- Creating and managing Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) processes to facilitate seamless data integration, transformation, and migration between various systems and databases, ensuring data consistency and accuracy across the organization's data ecosystem.
- Providing technical guidance and training to colleagues on database best practices, performance tuning, and troubleshooting techniques.
- Evaluating and recommending new database technologies, tools, and methodologies to enhance system performance and scalability.
- Documenting database configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting steps to maintain system knowledge and facilitate knowledge sharing within the team.

**Technology and Innovation**:

- Stay up-to-date on the latest database technologies and trends.
- Research and evaluate new data solutions and tools to improve efficiency and capabilities.

**JOB COMPETENCIES - Skills, Knowledge and Attributes**

**Knowledge**:

- Proficiency in database management in MS SQL Server.
- Familiarity with Azure
- Strong understanding of database design principles, normalization, and data modeling techniques.
- Knowledge of SQL programming for querying, scripting, and automation tasks.
- Familiarity with database performance tuning, query optimization, and indexing strategies.
- Understanding of database security concepts, including authentication, authorization, and encryption methods.
- Experience with backup and recovery procedures, disaster recovery planning, and high availability solutions.
- Ability to troubleshoot database issues, diagnose performance bottlenecks, and implement solutions.
- Familiarity with ETL tools and processes for data integration, transformation, and loading.
- Awareness of industry standards, best practices, and compliance requirements related to database management.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
- Experience with Power-BI &
**Attributes and Skills**
- Strong analytical skills for problem-solving and troubleshooting database issues.
- Attention to detail to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
- Adaptability to learn and implement new technologies and methodologies.
- Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
- Teamwork and collaboration skills for working with developers, system administrators, and other team members.
- Critical thinking to evaluate and recommend database solutions and optimizations.
- Time management.
- Customer service orientation to provide support and guidance to end-users and stakeholders.

**Professional Ethics/Behavior**
- Upholding Company values.
- Maintaining confidentiality and integrity of sensitive data.
- Adhering to company policies and regulatory requirements regarding data privacy and security.
- Demonstrating honesty and integrity in all interactions.
- Communicating transparently and effectively with colleagues and stakeholders.
- Taking responsibility for actions and decisions related to database management.

**Technical/ Proficiency Competencies**
- Demonstrated knowledge of MS SQL Server administration.
- Mastery of SQL for



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