Job Description

Job Details
Closing Date 2024/01/23
Reference Number SHO240116-5
Job Title Database Service Manger
Job Type Permanent
Location - Country South Africa
Location - Province Western Cape
Location - Town or City Brackenfell, Cape Town
Purpose of the Job

The purpose of the Database Services Manager is to oversee and manage all aspects of the organization's database systems, encompassing both SQL and NoSQL technologies. This role involves managing a team responsible for designing, implementing, and maintaining efficient and secure database environments to support the organization's business operations. The Database Services Manager collaborates with other IT professionals, department heads, and stakeholders to ensure that database systems meet the organization's needs and adhere to best practices.

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Job Category IT
Job Objectives

1. Database Design, Implementation and Administration:

• Oversee the design, planning, and implementation of robust and scalable architectures for both

SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Ensure proper database normalization, indexing, and optimization to enhance system

performance for various data models.

• Oversee day-to-day administration tasks for both SQL and NoSQL databases, including backup

and recovery, performance monitoring, and troubleshooting.

• Implement and enforce security policies and access controls for both SQL and NoSQL

databases.
2. Database Performance Optimization and Capacity Planning:

• Monitor and analyse performance metrics for SQL and NoSQL databases, identifying areas for

improvement.

• Implement performance tuning strategies to optimize query performance and overall system

responsiveness for diverse data structures.

• Conduct capacity planning assessments for both SQL and NoSQL databases to anticipate future

growth and resource requirements.

• Propose and implement scalable solutions to accommodate growing data needs for various

data models.
3. Data Integrity, Compliance and Documentation:

• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of data within both SQL and NoSQL databases.
• Collaborate with compliance and regulatory teams to ensure adherence to industry and legal

standards across different database technologies.

• Maintain comprehensive documentation of configurations, processes, and procedures for both

SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Develop and update disaster recovery plans considering the specific characteristics of each

database technology.
4. People Management:

• Manage a team of Database Administrators and Specialists proficient in both SQL and NoSQL

technologies, providing leadership, mentorship, and professional development opportunities
to the team members.

• Identify training needs for the database services team in both SQL and NoSQL technologies.
• Facilitate relevant training programs to keep team members updated on industry best practices

and emerging technologies.
5. Vendor Management:

• Collaborate with database vendors for SQL and NoSQL technologies to stay informed about

updates, patches, and new features.

• Manage vendor relationships and contracts to ensure cost-effective solutions and timely

support across different database platforms.
6. Collaboration and Communication:

• Collaborate with IT teams, software developers, and business stakeholders to understand and

address database-related requirements for both SQL and NoSQL databases.

• Communicate effectively with non-technical stakeholders to explain database-related concepts

and decisions, considering the nuances of different database technologies.
Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field xe2x80x93 (essential)
• Relevant SQL or NoSQL database certification xe2x80x93 (essential)

Experience

+5 years of experience in database administration, with a proven track record driving the delivery
and execution of database services across of complex and large SQL and NoSQL infrastructure
environments xe2x80x93 (essential)

Experience with cloud-based database solutions - (essential)
Knowledge and Skills

Relevant SQL or NoSQL database certification xe2x80x93 (essential)
Proficiency in SQL and NoSQL database management systems, such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server,
MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Cassandra, etc. xe2x80x93 (essential)
Knowledge of data security and compliance standards xe2x80x93 (essential)

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