Ops Spec: Database Administrator - 4 Month Contract at BCX

Core Description

• To provide a stable and secure production database environment which performs in alignment with predefined standards and is recoverable in case of hardware failure or disaster situations. 
• To provide technical expertise and guidance to Junior Database Administrators. 

Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Compile and maintain the integrity of a Configuration Management Data Base in alignment with BCX’s standards and using the BCX prescribed systems. 
• Utilise the BCX Remedy system for request, incident and problem handling, rectifying and implementing preventative actions as and when required. 
• Continuously monitor performance, analyse trends and tune database for optimum performance and record and build a known error database (KEDB) for Problem Handling (R&D). 
• Build and maintain a network of support structures e.g. vendors, employees, user groups etc. for consultation purposes. 
• Continuously stay abreast with the latest release versions and ensure approval of new versions through a user’s acceptance testing (UAT) and quality assurance (QA) process; design and execute a release implementation plan; maintain the Definitive Software Library (DSL); and install, maintain and report license issues as and when they occur.  
• Continuously monitor and report on space utilisation, execute trend analysis, alerts and escalation; monitor memory utilisation and Central Processing Unit (CPU) at all times. 
• Devise monitoring methodology and processes, utilise the appropriate toolsets and report on the availability or uptime. 
• Identify, propose and implement appropriate toolsets for an effective back-up strategy to ensure continuity of services and monitor the back-up strategy on a continuous basis. Validate a DR Plan for the data base(s) under the data centre management, consider the replication, snapshots or remote copy as applicable

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities

• Customer Management
• DBMS Management
• ICT Knowledge
• Risk Management

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Job Match
• Applying expertise & Technology
• Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations
• Following instructions & procedures
• Working with people
• Culture Match

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma
• OR NQF 4: Grade 12

Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

• 3 years’ experience 
• Oracle, Database Administration experience  
• AWS or Azure cloud experience/certification, 1+ years, advantageous

OR

• Grade 12 & 5 years’ experience 
• Oracle, Database Administration experience  
• AWS or Azure cloud experience/certification, 1+ years, advantageous

Certifications

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

• Span of Control : 0
• Level of Engagement :  Operational/Technical 

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

• Drivers Licence and Reliable Vehicle - both required

Workplace / Physical Requirements

• Hybrid Remote Worker