Spec: Database Administrator - (Centurion - Temp) 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. 

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. 

Functional Skills

• Database Management and Analytics
• General PC knowledge including Microsoft Office expert level
• ITIL & Quality Management Principles
• Remedy System Operation
• Best Practice in Database Administration
• Oracle Database product licensing knowledge desirable.

Behavioural Competencies

• Job Match
• Developing and implementing account plan or strategy
• Meeting customer expectations
• People / Team Leadership
• Decision Making
• Communication and Impact

Qualifications

• A Degree (NQF7) or Diploma (NQF6) in Information Technology or Computer Science
• NQF 4: Grade 12

Experience

• 5 years’ experience in the administration of databases. 
• Alternatively, 6+ years’ experience in administration of databases. 
• Oracle, AWS or Azure cloud experience/certification, 1+ years, advantageous. 
• Certifications / Professional Registration
• OCP (Oracle Certification)

Special Requirements/ Employment Condition

• Valid Drivers license
• Work Characteristics
• WFA /Office Based