Database Administrator - Bryanston, South Africa - Eskom Pension and Provident Fund

Eskom Pension and Provident Fund
Eskom Pension and Provident Fund
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Bryanston, South Africa

1 week ago

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Description

Install and maintain the performance of database servers.

  • Responsible for maintaining the integrity and performance of the Funds databases
  • Manage database access.
  • Performance tuning of database systems.
  • Diagnose and troubleshoot database errors.
  • Recommend and implement emerging database technologies.
  • Design and implement data extraction and transformation programmes and support with data mining on an as needs basis
  • Create and manage database reports, visualizations, and dashboards.
  • Create automation for repeating database tasks.
  • Be available for oncall support as needed.

2. Maintain data standards and ensure data remains consistent across database

  • Establish the needs of users and monitor user access and security
  • Monitor performance and manage parameters in order to provide fast responses to frontend users
  • Map out the conceptual design for a planned database
  • Consider both backend organisation of data and frontend accessibility for endusers
  • Refine the logical design so that it can be translated into a specific data model
  • Further refining the physical design to meet system storage requirements
  • Install and test new versions of the database management system (DBMS)
  • Maintain data standards, including adherence to the Data Protection Act
  • Write database documentation, including data standards, procedures and definitions for the data dictionary (metadata)
  • Informing end users of changes in databases and train them to utilize systems effectively

3. Ensure that storage and archiving procedures are functioning correctly

  • Ensure that data is stored securely and optimally by controlling access permissions and privileges
  • Develop, manage and test backup and recovery plans
  • Work closely with IT project managers, database and business analysts
  • Manage the security and disaster recovery aspects of the database.

TECHNICAL COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

  • Extensive knowledge of business practices and processes
  • Knowledge of developing IT related business plan and motivation
  • Commercial knowledge (budgeting, procurement etc.)
  • Project lifecycle (SDLC) knowledge
  • Knowledge of Cobit and /or ITIL
  • Experience with Linux and Windows Server environments
  • Extensive experience with design, implementation and utilisation of database technologies (MySQL, MS SQL, PostgreSQL Oracle, MongoDB)
  • Business Acumen
  • Presentation skills
  • Excel Intermediate
  • Understanding and knowledge of Microsoft Applications

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

  • Relevant Diploma in computer science, computer software/computer systems engineering or related discipline.
  • Database Administration certification (advantageous)

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

  • At least 3 years jobrelated experience, preferably within an IT environment.
  • Experience with financial/investment systems advantageous
  • Business awareness and understanding of business requirements of IT
  • An understanding of information legislation, such as the Data Protection Act.
**CLOSING DATE: 12 JUNE 2023
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