Senior IT Database Administrator (DBA) at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Installing, configuring, maintaining, and optimizing all SAP and other business critical systems’ databases (SAP ERP, Solution Manager, MSBI etc.) as well as the supporting software and tools.
• Perform close monitoring of the databases and react quickly to resolve complex problems as they occur.
• Analysing the performance, capacity and trends of AVI’s system databases
• Implement new databases, changes and/or upgrades where appropriate in line with the ITSS Infrastructure Change Management procedures in place
• Diagnose and resolve complex problems relating to database performance
• Maintain the database lifecycles
• Administer and maintain the database and associated system monitoring and management platforms
• Mentor and cross-skill members of the SAP Basis team
• Document database Infrastructure
• Provide input into database strategy and architecture
• Provide database guidance in ITSS technical projects
• Provide input into relevant processes, procedures and standards in conjunction with the SAP Basis Technical Lead and the Technical Manager 

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in MS SQL administration in an SAP environment – ERP, PO and Ancillary SAP systems
• At least 3 years’ experience in MS SQL Business Intelligence administration
• At least 5 years’ experience in Microsoft Systems administration
• 5 years’ SAP HANA implementation and maintenance experience would be highly advantageous 

Other Experience:

At least 3 years’ experience in:

• Data management and data processing flowcharting techniques
• Reporting and query tools and practices
• High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) options for MS SQL Server e.g. Storage Replication and Log shipping
• Database indexes, index management, and statistics
• MS SQL SSAS SSRS, and SSIS
• Database / Application inventory
• Database Patching and Upgrades
• Performance monitoring and tuning
• MS SQL Server monitoring utilities
• Deployment of database change scripts

Good understanding of:

• Enterprise storage systems
• Enterprise server systems
• Enterprise Virtualisation platforms (VMWare) 

Qualifications:

• Matric/Grade 12/NQF Level 4
• Tertiary Degree or Diploma in IT and/or Engineering
• BSc in Computer Science, Information Technology would be highly advantageous 

Additional requirements:

Certifications:

Minimum:

• MS SQL Architecture and Programming SQL
• MCSA: SQL 2020/2018/2016/2014 

Ideal:

• Valid MCSE: Data Management and Analytics
• Valid MCSE: Data Platform
• Valid MCSE: Business Intelligence
• Valid SAP HANA certification 

Competencies:

• Thinking analytically
• Thinking rationally
• Thinking conceptually
• Articulating Information
• Staying Composed
• Embracing Change
• Planning and organising
• Keeping commitments
• Taking initiatives
• Developing Personally

Closing Date: 20th, May 2022