Job Description

Business unit, Department, Reporting
Business Unit
Cloud Platform Solutions
Department EIS
Position reports to Manager DMBS
Job grade S6
Core Description
To provide a stable and secure production database environment which performs in alignment with predefined standards and is recoverable in case of hardware failure or disaster situations. To provide technical expertise and guidance to Junior Database Administrators.
Key Deliverables / Primary Functions

• Compile and maintain the integrity of a Configuration Management Data Base in alignment with BCX's standards and using the BCX prescribed systems.
• Utilise the BCX Remedy system for request, incident and problem handling, rectifying and implementing preventative actions as and when required.
• Continuously monitor performance, analyse trends and tune database for optimum performance and record and build a known error database (KEDB) for Problem Handling (R&D).
• Build and maintain a network of support structures e.g. vendors, employees, user groups etc. for consultation purposes.
• Continuously stay abreast with the latest release versions and ensure approval of new versions through a user's acceptance testing (UAT) and quality assurance (QA) process; design and execute a release implementation plan; maintain the Definitive Software Library (DSL); and install, maintain and report license issues as and when they occur.
• Continuously monitor and report on space utilisation, execute trend analysis, alerts and escalation; monitor memory utilisation and Central Processing Unit (CPU) at all times.
• Devise monitoring methodology and processes, utilise the appropriate toolsets and report on the availability or uptime.
• Identify, propose and implement appropriate toolsets for an effective back-up strategy to ensure continuity of services and monitor the back-up strategy on a continuous basis. Validate a DR Plan for the data base(s) under the data centre management, consider the replication, snapshots or remote copy as applicable

Core Functional Skills & Capabilities
Customer Management
DBMS Management
ICT Knowledge
Risk Management
Core Behavioural Competencies
Job Match
Culture Match
Applying expertise & Technology
Delivering Results & Meeting customer expectations
Following instructions & procedures
Working with people
Minimum Qualifications
NQF 6: 3 year Degree/ Diploma/ National Diploma
OR NQF 4: Grade 12
Additional Education -Preferred /Advantage
Experience
3 years' experience
SQL Server Database Administration experience
AWS or Azure cloud experience/certification, 1+ years, advantageouS
OR
Grade 12 & 5 years' experience
SQL Server Database Administration experience
AWS or Azure cloud experience/certification, 1+ years, advantageous
Certifications
Professional Memberships in Relevant Industry
Level of Engagement & Span of Control
Span of Control : 0
Level of Engagement : Operational/Technical
Special Requirements / Employment Condition
Drivers Licence and Reliable Vehicle - both required
Workplace / Physical Requirements
Hybrid Remote Worker
BCX is an equal opportunity employer, and appointments will be made in line with our employment equity plan and talent requirements. We seek to promote the employment and advancement of designated groups, inclusive of people with disabilities, while building an inclusive workforce that embraces diversity.