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SOUTH AFRICAN POST OFFICE (SAPO)
 
INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
 
Job Title: Database Administrator: SLQ (C5) (Position based in NPC, Pretoria)
Reports to: Manager IT Infrastructure
 
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Summation
Install, upgrade, configure, administrate, maintain and deploy Microsoft SQL Server Databases. Maintain and support IT Microsoft Database Infrastructure Development. Provide guidance and advice on Technical Architecture, Designing, Capacity planning, Security Analysis, Configuration Backup and Recovery, input to Disaster Recovery and Planning, Development Tools, Enhancement Testing, Fixes and Documentations. Provide 2nd and 3rd level support service for IT Databases Infrastructure Production. Part takes and implements projects.
 Maintain and provide 2nd and 3rd level support for IT Microsoft databases 
 Document Infrastructure development Microsoft databases 
 Conduct and prepare feasibility studies; develop client proposals, including estimates for costs, time and resources; prepare statistical reports: complete cost / benefit analysis and conduct business 
 Part take in Projects and successfully implement changes 
 Microsoft Databases new developments and enhancements 
 Install, upgrade, administer and maintain the SQL Server database and technology stack in line with customer requirements 
 Capacity planning, security analysis and configuration backup and recovery, disaster recovery planning. 
 Provide advice and guidance on Technical Architecture. 
 Evaluate, monitor and manage the client’s database, application server and application performance. 
 Implement Clustering solutions. 
 Work alongside the customer, colleagues, partner(s) and other third parties. 
 Ensure that client issues are resolved, either as an individual or with assistance from an 3rd party external consultants. 
 Develop and maintain an up to date knowledge of practice specific SQL Server and related products and services 
 Manage the performance and capacity of a Microsoft Database systems environment 
 
Minimum Requirements, Job requirements, Skills & Attributes
 
Minimum Requirements
 Qualifications: National Diploma in Information Technology (NQF Level 6) or equivalent
 MCDBA / MCTS certification (added advantage)
 Experience: 3 – 5 Years relevant Microsoft DBA experience, particularly in relation to performance tuning, security, reliability, scalability, and capacity sizing, backup and recovery
 
Knowledge and understanding of:
 In-depth knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server Database 2008/2012/14 Clustering
 In depth knowledge of Windows Server, 2008 / 2012, TRANSACT SQL, VMware 5.1
 Working knowledge of EMV Networker / Stratus
 In-depth knowledge of Database backups, Recovery and Disaster Recovery using Veritas Backup Solution
 Experience in research principles
 Proven experience of designing, implementing and administering large Microsoft databases solutions
 Demonstrate experience of providing expert advice and guidance in a customer facing role
 Networking concepts
 DTS and SSIS
 SQL Backtrack will be an added advantage
 Computer literate – Windows 2008, Server 2012, Clustering and VMware 5.1
 
Skills and Attributes:
 Strong inter-personal skills, Time and priority management, Ability to work under pressure and to deliver against deadlines, Business orientation, Problem solving, Analytical.



Contacts
The South African Postbank SOC Limited is committed to the achievement and maintenance of diversity and equity in employment, especially with regard to race, gender and disability. In compliance with the banks employment equity plans, first preference will be given to candidates from designated groups. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
 
If you wish to apply, please forward your Curriculum Vitae (CV) to  recruitment@postbank.co.za
 
Please indicate in the subject line the position you are applying for. 
 
Closing date: 16 April 2020
 
Position numbers: 60066530
Cost Centre: 50800
 
If you do not hear from the South African Postbank SOC Limited or its Agent within 3 months of this advertisement, please accept that your application has been unsuccessful. 
The South African Postbank SOC Limited reserves the right not to fill the positions or to re-advertise the positions at any time.