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STATE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AGENCY (SITA)
 
This is a re-advert, candidates who previously applied need not apply
 
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REFERENCE NR: VAC00532
JOB TITLE: Senior Database Administrator (SQL/MySQL)
JOB LEVEL: D2
SALARY: R 432,296 - R 720,493
REPORT: Technical Manager: Private On-Premise CFI
DIVISION: IT Infrastructure
Department HSP&CP: Open Systems and Cloud Operations (Private On-Premise CFI)
LOCATION: SITA Centurion, Pretoria
POSITION STATUS: Permanent for internal candidates and 2 years FTC for external candidate
 
 
Purpose of the job
Responsible for the proactive monitoring of Database Management Systems in the Cloud environment. The incumbent will also be responsible to maintain and support various database instances to ensure continuous service to the client.
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Key Responsibility Areas
 Prepare Infrastructure for implementation and deployment;
 Management and Administration of database, patches and service packs;
 Provide user support, 3rd party support, reporting and communication;
 Report on the work of the section to ensure accountability;
 Security and disaster recovery;
 Develop procedures and standards for database administration and related services and monitor implementation thereof;
 Management/ supervision of the team; and
 Financial management.
 
Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Qualifications: National Diploma in IT /Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or related qualifications.

 
Experience: 6-7 Years practical work experience of database administration experience on different platforms with management /supervisory responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organisation this should include:
 programming experience; and
 Microsoft SQL Server Reporting and Microsoft SQL --Server Integration Services experience.
Database administration within a cloud environment will be an added advantage.
 
Technical Competencies Descript ion
Knowledge of: ADABAS, NATURAL, COMPLETE, IMS, Datacom, IDMS, Oracle, SQL; IT hardware and software; SQL Clustering; SQL Always on; MySQL; Replication; SCOM; Basic knowledge of application development; Advanced Agile/Scrum knowledge; Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle and database change management & automation; Project Management; Business/Systems Liaison; Customer Relationship Management; Meta Data Management; Information Architecture/Strategy; Business Intelligence Architecture/Tools.
 
Skills: Database administration; Basic project Management; Organization skills, Result oriented, Analytical skills, Presentations Skills; Strong project management skills; Good problem solving skills; Ability to interact with non-technical personnel to understand and translate their requirements to technical processes; Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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How to apply
Internal candidates must apply using this email address: Lerato.internalrecruitment@sita.co.za
External candidates must apply using this email address: Lerato.recruitment@sita.co.za
 
Closing Date: 30 September 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.