Junior Database Administrator

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  • Pretoria, Gauteng
  • R17,000 per month
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 15 days ago
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 Sigma NEST/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 Sigma NEST/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 procedure.
  • Assist with the formulation of company policy as appropriate.
  • Maintain code in centralised repositories appropriate to each
project.Minimum 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.

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