Spec: Database Administrator

6 days ago


Centurion, South Africa BCXP Full time

Structure, Grade & Reporting Job grade/level S5 Business Unit Cloud Platform Solutions Department Data Management Services-Oracle Position reports to Manager: DBA 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.
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. Functional Skills
Database Management and Analytics
General PC knowledge including Microsoft Office expert level
ITIL & Quality Management Principles
Remedy System Operation
Best Practice in Database Administration
Oracle Database product licensing knowledge desirable. Behavioural Competencies 1. Job Match 2. Developing and implementing account plan or strategy 3. Meeting customer expectations 4. People / Team Leadership 5. Decision Making 6. Communication and Impact Qualifications A Degree (NQF7) or Diploma (NQF6) in Information Technology or Computer Science NQF 4: Grade 12 Experience
5 years’ experience in the administration of databases.
Alternatively, 6+ years’ experience in administration of databases.
Oracle, AWS or Azure cloud experience/certification, 1+ years, advantageous. Certifications / Professional Registration OCP (Oracle Certification) Special Requirements/ Employment Condition Valid Drivers license Work Characteristics WFA /Office Based



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