Junior Database Administrator (Centurion)

Recruiter:

Mecad Systems

Job Ref:

JHB000022/CF

Date posted:

Tuesday, February 22, 2022

Location:

Centurion, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An engineering company in Gauteng is recruiting for a Maintenance and Support Junior Database Administrator for their team of professionals.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Description:

Direct support and maintenance of SigmaNEST /MRP suite of development, test and live databases including those that are used internally within SigmaNEST /MRP and those that are for client use.
The role has exposure to all aspects of database administration such as installation/upgrade/patching, backup and recovery, performance and tuning, security, data loads and database copies. It also includes the running of data fix scripts, daily checks (e.g., database backups), automating tasks, maintaining data feeds and investigating problems.

Responsibilities:
Database Infrastructure & Security

Communication – Clear and timely communications (verbal and written) to colleagues and internal customers
Assist with the creation, deployment and maintenance of databases in both development and live service environments
Service Delivery – Assist colleagues in achieving agreed service standards by maintaining database services to the required operational levels
Standards and Working Practices – Ensure that team processes and standards are adhered to accurately to ensure that the expected levels of service quality and performance are maintained

Dimensions and Limits of Authority

Perform regular database maintenance activities by following internal processes (data loads, data fixes, schema updates, database copies, software installs/upgrades/patches etc)
Plan own time so that delivery targets are met
Maintain procedural documentation

Database Infrastructure

Assist with the creation, monitoring and maintenance of live and development databases
Assist with the setup and management of database resilience and backup strategies
Assist SIGMANEST/MRP group development staff in database development projects
Assist with the automation of regular database support activities
Perform regular processes (e.g., weekly data refreshes, run data fix scripts) in an accurate and timely manner

Communication

Keep logs updated with progress on a regular basis
Liaise with customers to plan activities, request testing etc
Contribute to team meeting discussions
Learn from and share knowledge with the team

Service Delivery

Assist with the planning for database projects from the initial phase onwards
Assist with the design, implementation and maintenance of database services and infrastructure to support SIGMANEST/MRP client deliveries and internal services
Escalate issues to senior colleagues when problems are identified

Standards and Working Practices

Ensure that all activity is performed in compliance with the audit standards (e.g., SAS 70, PCI DSS)
Assist with the reviews of working policies and procedures
Assist with the formulation of company policy as appropriate
Maintain code in centralised repositories appropriate to each projecs

Position Requirements:
Formal Education & Certification

Relevant IT Degree qualification (preferred) or equivalent

Knowledge & Experience

Proven, demonstrable interest in relational databases such as Oracle or My*SQL (e.g. relevant project undertaken at university/college, website creation etc)
Proven, demonstrable knowledge of SQL
Proven, demonstrable interest in technology (servers, storage systems, networks, “No SQL” databases etc)
Linux shell scripting experience is desirable

Personal Attributes

Team player
Be able to understand client needs
Excellent communication skills

Please consider your application as unsuccessful if you have not heard from us within 2weeks.

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