Spec: Database Administrator Oracle 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.
• Solving complex problems to deliver real business value across a wide range of data solutions.
• Develop best practices and drive improvements in data engineering across the business and automate the daily actions

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

• SAP Tools and Platforms
• Technology Consulting
• Customer Focus
• Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
• Database Management

Core Behavioural Competencies

• Adhering to principles and values
• Coping with pressures & setbacks
• Deciding & Initiating Action
• Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations
• Working with people

Minimum Qualifications

• NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma in Information Technology or Computer Science
• OR NQF 4: Grade 12
• Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage

Experience

• 5 To 7 years’ experience in the administration of Apps DBA Oracle databases including:
• Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2
• Oracle SOA Suite
• Oracle Weblogic
• 12, 19c Database administration incl. Real Application Clusters.
• Redhat Enterprise Linux 7+.
• Certifications
• RedHat
• Oracle E-Business Suite 12.2m
• Oracle Weblogic
• Oracle SOA Suite
• 19c Database administration incl. Real Application Clusters

Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry

Level of Engagement & Span of Control

• Level of engagement: Engagement will all levels within the organisation, internal and external to the business.
• Span of control: 0

Special Requirements / Employment Condition

• Valid Drivers license
• Required to travel locally
• Ability to work staggered hours, shifts, overtime and respond to call-outs

Workplace / Physical Requirements

• Hybrid Remote Worker

Billable

• Revenue Generating