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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
 
VACANCY
 
REFERENCE NR : VAC01617
JOB TITLE : Senior Application Database Administrator
JOB LEVEL : D2
SALARY : R 432,296 - R 720,493
REPORT TO : Lead Consultant : Application Architect
DIVISION : ECM
DEPT : Application Maintenance: SLIMS
LOCATION : SITA Centurion, Pretoria
POSITION STATUS : Fixed term Contract – 12 months (Internal/external)
 
Purpose of the job
To perform the application database management of the SITA Library Information Management System (SLIMS) solutions in order to design, develop / procure, package, release and maintain/enhance solutions, in accordance with ICT standards and the enterprise architecture for Government.
 
 
Key Responsibility Areas
 Support Solutions in developing and implementing strategies and roadmaps to ensure a comprehensive and integrated solutions f unction;
 Participate in the development, implementation and evaluation of governance mechanisms and monitor the adherence thereto so as to deliver quality products in a controlled environment;
 Manage and administer the application and database, by: Infrastructure Preparation, Management and Administration;
 Participate in the Architectural mechanisms to improve interoperability of government systems;
 Support implementation of software IT solutions so as to meet service delivery commitments in a way that complies with architectural standards and established methodologies and practises; and Programmes/projects manage development/procurement and maintenance projects of solutions so as to meet Solutions service delivery commitments.
 
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum: 3 year National Higher Diploma / National First Degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering) or NQF Level 5 with the equivalent credits of a National Qualification plus specialised or management certificate of competence at level 5.
 
 
Experience: 6-7 years experience in the ICT field, including application database management with leadership, general management, operational responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation.
Experience in application DBA management for the development, implementation and maintenance / enhancements of systems within the corporate/public sector, including:
Strategic thinking and leadership abilities;
Successfully developed and implemented applications;
Demonstrated project management competency and the execution of multiple projects, including managing resources across multiple projects; and
Developed efficient and effective IT solutions to diverse and complex business problems .
 
Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of: Corporate Governance; ICT Governance and Compliance Governance e.g. Cobit and ITIL; Development Methodologies; Implementation Methodologies; IT Quality Management e.g. ISO9001 and CMMI; IT Security; ICT Standards; Integration Methodologies; COTS (Commercial of the Shelf) Products; OSS (Open Source Software) Products; IT Strategies and Architectures; Project Management; Execution of Architecture methods and practices e.g. TOGAF and GWEA.
 
Skills: Strong GT.M database and Linux (Red Hat) operating system experience. Development experience as an advantage (.NET Framework, Java Framework, Other IDE); Enterprise architecture framework (TOGAF, Zachman, FEAF, MODAF, GWEA Framework, MIOS) ; Security (Software and Technologies); Portal (HTML, CSS, JAVA scripting, Portlets with various integrations); Interfacing and Integration (Middleware Technologies); Development methodologies (RUP, OpenUp, Agile), SDLC (ISO9001,ISO\IEC12207); Entity Relationship Diagrams; Governance Processes and Standards (COBIT, ITIL, UML, ISBD, AACR2, ISAAR authorities, ISAD).
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How to apply
Kindly send your CV to: Masoko.recruitment@sita.co.za
 
Closing Date: 07 December 2020
 
Disclaimer
SITA is Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan. Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only.
 If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as unsuccessful.
 Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference number of the position you are applying for.
 It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications Authority (SAQA).
 Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.
 SITA reserves a right not to make an appointment.
 Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract, verification of the applicants documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.
 Correspondence will be entered to with shortlisted candidates only.
 CV`s from Recruitment Agencies will not be accepted