Database Administrator at South African Health Products Regulatory Authority

REQUIREMENTS:

• A Matric certificate and a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology or an equivalent at NQF Level 7 qualification as recognised by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA). A minimum of 3 years’ experience in database security, design, support and maintenance. 

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES 

• Understanding and managing of the database environment. 
• Good understanding of relational and dimensional data modelling. 
• Ability to maintain data integrity, keep it accessible and prevent unauthorised entry. 
• Must have strong communication skills and good relationship with other team members and stakeholders. 
• Good in SQL scripting. 
• Excellent problem-solving skills and familiar with troubleshooting processes. 
• Must be resilient, assertive and self-driven. 

DUTIES:

• Conduct data user requirement session with relevant stakeholders. 
• Document, validate and verify all collected requirements. 
• Transform database designs and specifications into prototypes and programming integration with other systems. 
• Designs data structures to deliver enterprise grade database design. 
• Analyse user / project requirements and creates an appropriate database design, in conjunction with other developers, according to best practice and organizational initiatives and objectives. 
• Contribute to all phases of the development lifecycle and designs all necessary detailed flow charts and input-output forms/reports. 
• Conduct and facilitate all forms of software testing to ensure product quality. 
• Develop system test cases for quality assurance. 
• Prepare, secure and maintain infrastructure for housing new and/or existing application.
• Day to day support of all application system within the organisation. 
• Produce documentation for all projects completed, which should include Design Documentation, User Requirement Specification, Test Cases. 
• Develop Policies and Standard Operating Procedures to regulate appropriate use of databases with the organization. 
• Play a direct role in negotiating contracts with IT service providers by assessing SAHPRA’s needs related to equipment and services and presenting them to vendors. 
• Participate in supply chain processes to compare pricing and vendor bids within the ICT budget. 
• Participate in policy development and implementation. 
• Mitigate identified risks through effective development of software, systems and etc. 
• Participate in budget development activities and drafting of specifications for procurement. 
• Manage own performance in accordance with performance management processes and individual development plan. Demonstrate commitment to living the SAHPRA values in the execution of duties.