Senior Administrator: Data Analyst at Vodafone Global Enterprise

Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• The role of the Senior Administrator: Data Analyst is responsible for maintaining software systems, key focus is Datastage with and future state to expand to other data platforms

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining software systems, key focus is Datastage with and future state to expand to other data platforms.
• Evaluating and testing new software programs. key focus is Datastage with and future state to expand to other data platforms.
• Optimizing software for speed and scalability
• Writing and testing code
• Consulting with other developers, engineers, security specialists, and other stakeholders
• Presenting new features to stakeholders and internal customers
• To troubleshoot and resolve application and system issues, develop solutions, document correction processes, and ensure fixes are implemented and monitored.
• To compile incident reports, attend/conduct incident reviews, and follow through to ensure permanent fixes for production problems. In Operations this is normal as it’s a collaborative effort
• To interface with different role players (Vendors, Change Management, IT, Customer Care departments, etc.) to ensure that any operational changes or incidents are effectively and efficiently resolved, and a solution is implemented. In Operations this is normal as it’s a collaborative effort
• To plan and optimize change controls as a result of system/application upgrades and configuration changes, adhering to Change Control procedures. 
• To be involved with and facilitate the process of acceptance and/or application performance testing to ensure a stable production environment.
• To input into capacity plans (e.g., stability, performance, storage, etc.) to ensure systems have resources for future growth.
• Ensuring the delivery of files/data and reporting systems (Service availability). Implementation of releases across applications in our environment (IT/IS rollouts).
• Ensuring secure connectivity between DataStage and source systems, internal and external 
• Onboarding new application users' accounts on to relevant Cyber security systems.
• Monitor Datastage Application and Database Vulnerabilities.
• Ensure complete transferring of Source data (Service management).
• Performing standby duties across applications.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

Skills and Experience

• Grade 12 essential.
• 2-3 years' Work experience support IT 
• Certifications Advantageous 
• A total of at least 2 - 3 years relevant work experience of which at least two years is in supporting the successful delivery of Application Support will be advantageous.
• Excellent collaboration and effective interaction with application development teams
• Experience working with ETL’s, and databases will be advantageous  
• 1+ year’s working experience in an Agile Delivery Team will be advantageous.
• Experience in the use of analytics — log file analysis and troubleshooting Experience managing senior stakeholders.

Knowledge of data warehouse concepts:

• Physical database design
• Data Transformation
• Architecture

Able to understand:

• Data modelling
• ETL Architecture and Design
• Evaluate and construct. 
• SQL scripts

Basics knowledge and understanding of the following would be advantageous:

• Telecommunications systems and solutions
• Data Warehousing, utilities, tools and applications 
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent team working, interpersonal and facilitation skills in multi-functional team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities
• Analytical and problem solving and logical thinking skills.
• Ability to think outside of the norm and challenge the status quo by providing innovative alternatives
• Ability to present information and argue points
• Organized, adaptable, a self-starter, highly motivated by challenge, and a team player

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 11 February 2026.