Purpose of the Role:
Implement, maintain and support database management systems:
- Install, configure and maintain
- Perform administration tasks
- Perform monitoring and report on health
- Adhere to defined procedures
- Perform helpdesk function
- Investigate, diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve incidents in collaboration with IT owner
- Perform 1st level support (business and afterhours)
Implementation of tasks and projects:
- Assist in R&D
- Perform approved implementation tasks
- Perform BCP tasks
Requirements:
- National Senior Certificate (Grade 12) or National Certificate (Vocational) - non negotiable
- Minimum 2+ years' experience in database administration and design
- 2+ years' experience in performance monitoring/analysis and capacity planning
- 1+ years' experience in Operating System Administration
- A relevant 3 year degree / diploma in IT would be ideal
- Microsoft Database Certification or Oracle MySQL would be ideal
- Microsoft Operating System Certification would be ideal
- Detailed knowledge of SQL Server and/or MySQL design and administration
- Detailed knowledge of SQL Server and/or MySQL performance and capacity analysis
- Detailed knowledge of T-SQL and/or SQL/PSM programming and optimization
- Communication skills (verbal and written) in English
- Team player
- Ability to work effectively with little or no supervision
- The ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines
- Continuous improvement mind-set
- Attention to detail
- Analytical and diagnostic skills
- Planning and organizing skills
- Ability to perform under pressure
- Computer literacy
As a pre-requisite to this position the incumbent will be required to:
- Have own vehicle and a valid driver’s license
- The job holder will be required to travel when required
- Be contactable on own cell phone and perform standby duties as per a set schedule. This may entail presence on site for new implementations or maintenance as well as remote availability
- Be able and willing to work extended and unplanned working hours as required by the business