Job Description

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

• To ensure continuous availability and optimal performance of mission-critical IT systems and services
• The role of the Senior Specialist: Databases is to be accountable for high level Design, Development, Implementation and Operational Support of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) within the Business Systems Service Delivery (BSSD) business unit.
• The role will focus on ensuring quality delivery of solutions across all Database Systems with respect to design, integration, performance, processes, and controls.
• The role holder will interact with the Infrastructure Operations teams, Application DEV/OPS teams, and Delivery vendors to ensure Optimal and Maximum Availability solutions are implemented, and incidents/problems are resolved within SLA. Act as link between Database
• Specialists Level 2, Application Maintenance Level 3 and Development vendors levels 3 and 4. Drive incidents till service restoration and resolution.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Specific focus on Database Management Systems:

• Design, build, and maintain database infrastructure and solutions
• Evaluate database technologies, products and Features
• Perform database tuning and performance monitoring
• Work as part of a team and provide 24x7 support when required
• Perform High Level Technical trouble shooting and give consultation to development teams
• Interface with Database Vendors for technical support
• The role holder is accountable for ensuring Maximum Available and Optimally configured Database Solutions that meets customer expectations within agreed service levels.
• Accountable to provide technical leadership to Database Specialists team members.
• Manage quality of highly technical solution and numerous complex integrations ensuring end to end transaction performance and availability is uncompromised.
• Act as link between internal and external IT suppliers, Application Operations, Project and Infrastructure Operation teams, delivering technical and operational services.
• Accountable to Maintain, improve and document existing databases and applications

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Matric / Grade 12 is essential
• 3-year relevant IT Degree/Diploma essential
• 5+ years of Oracle Database support experience is essential

Core competencies, knowledge and experience:

• In-depth Knowledge of Database Design, Backup & Recovery technologies, Configuration, Administration principles, Storage Area Network (SAN) Technologies and
• IT Infrastructure Best Practices
• Extensive Knowledge of Relational Database Management Systems (RDBMS) concepts and Internals - specifically on latest versions of Oracle Databases
• A sound knowledge of system, database and performance troubleshooting and tuning
• Advanced Skills in Structured Query Language (SQL) script writing/programming
• Advanced Skills and Knowledge of AIX and LINUX Operating Systems
• Advanced Skills and Knowledge of Oracle Recovery Manager (RMAN), Database Security, RAC, Dataguard Replication and Vulnerability patching
• Understanding of ITIL service Management: theory and implementation
• Understanding and work experience of Cloud Technologies - AWS & Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)
• Skills; Analytical, Problem solving, Leadership, Communication (verbal and written); co-ordination; interpersonal skills and Decision Making.

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 02 July 2025.
The base location for this role is Century City, Cape Town.
The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.