Job Description

Job Summary

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, xe2x80x9cNo SQLxe2x80x9d databases etc).

• Linux shell scripting experience is desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Team player
• Be able to understand client needs.
• Excellent communication skills.

People Dimension

15 Soveriegn drive, Irene. Route 21

2-10

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About

PEOPLE DIMENSION believes that every successful Brand is shaped by Great People who deliver on the promise they make. PEOPLE DIMENSION is a Recruitment agency committed to seek greatness in the South African job market. Skills attraction is our passion and building trusted partnerships with both our clients and applicants our priority. PEOPLE DIMENSION prides us on providing a personalized and delivery-focused recruitment function across all industries. Our Services include both permanent and contract placements, in the following specialist areas; xefx82xb7 Information Technology xefx82xb7 Engineering xefx82xb7 Finance xefx82xb7 Office Support xefx82xb7 Insurance xefx82xb7 Marketing & Sales A clear understanding of our clients' business and corporate culture is the starting point of every successful placement we make. Our extensive industry knowledge and more than 11 year presence within the recruitment industry, enables us to find and introduce South Africa's top talent to our clients. We also believe in continuous follow up on the progress of the candidate we have placed as well as the level of both our client's and candidate's satisfaction with our service. PEOPLE DIMENSION adheres to the APSO Constitution and Code of Ethics and is therefore very serious in complying with the requirements of South Africa's Labour legislation. We are also a Level 4 BEE Contributor. Integrity and Service excellence is our promise to you. We invite you to choose PEOPLE DIMENSION as your recruitment partner.

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