Our client has an opportunity available for a Database Administrator in the ICT and Projects department based in Gauteng.

Requirements:

• 3 years’ experience working with SQL databases and the management thereof.
• 2+ years working experience on DB2 databases.
• Travel and work overtime when required.
• Relevant IT diploma or degree.
• Certified in SQL, DB2 and Oracle.
• Exposure to ISA- highly advantageous.

Responsibilities:

• Liaise with Business Analysts to determine the most appropriate way of affecting changes required by the business.
• Provide all levels of support telephonically to company centres country wide.
• Provide all levels of support to Software Developers and Business Analysts to resolve queries around data inconsistencies.
• Ensure database backups are successfully executed, as per schedules.
• Proactively determine the root causes of issues experienced and raised by users.
• Ensures processes are adhered to regarding administering user profiles and access rights.
• Ensure that installation documents are always maintained.
• Apply prescribed standards consistently when installing database software.
• Apply industry standards to database development, normalising structures etc.