Database Administrator

5 days ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa South African Reserve Bank Full time R250 000 - R500 000 per year
Job Description

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to administer, maintain, install, and support the South African Reserve Bank's (SARB) database management systems, including daily maintenance, backups, performance monitoring, and user support.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:
  • Perform routine maintenance, monitor database health and manage database performance.
  • Securely install and administer the database to enhance the resilience, redundancy and continuity thereof.
  • Schedule database backup and design recovery plans and procedures.
  • Respond to unplanned system outages by investigating, troubleshooting and remediating.
  • Maintain user access as per the User Access Management Policy.
  • Provide first-level database support to end users in all departments, including proactive preventative maintenance and upgrades of the database management system.
  • Create and maintain database documentation, including operational procedures and processes.
  • Stay abreast of industry database developments and best practices and apply these where relevant.
  • Provide technical input (technical diagrams, technical procedures and work instructions) on the development of knowledge base articles to preserve technical knowledge.
  • Produce monthly database reports in line with business requirements.
  • Establish and maintain stakeholder relationships with vendors to ensure the efficient running of the database management systems.
Qualifications

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:
  • A minimum of a National Diploma in Information Technology (IT) (NQF 6) or an equivalent qualification.
  • Database administrator certification and
  • 2-5 years of database-related experience.
Key skills and knowledge required:
  • Knowledge of SQL;
  • Database administration knowledge and skill;
  • Industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge and skill;
  • Quality assurance knowledge and skill;
  • Continual improvement knowledge and skill;
  • Operations knowledge and skill;
  • IT governance knowledge;
  • IT reporting skills;
  • Systems integration knowledge and skill;
  • Systems support knowledge and skill;
  • Capacity and system availability management knowledge and skill.
Key competencies required:
  • Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving abilities;
  • Meticulous attention to detail;
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff;
  • Willingness to learn.
In line with the SARB's commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

About Us

About SARB

Primary mandate of the SARB

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

WHAT WE DO

Monetary Policy

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

Financial Stability

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

Prudential Regulation

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

Financial Markets

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa's gold and foreign exchange reserves.

Financial Surveillance

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

Payments and Settlements

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa's modern financial system.

Statistics

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

Research

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.

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