Job Description

This job is responsible for the proactive monitoring of Database Management Systems in the Mainframe or Midrange
environment. The incumbent will also be responsible to maintain and support various database instances to ensure
continuous service to the client.
Key Responsibility Areas

Prepare Infrastructure for implementation and deployment;

Management and Administration of application, ADABAS database, patches and service packs;

Provide user support, 3rd party support, reporting and communication;

Report on the work of the section to ensure accountability;

Security and disaster recovery;

Develop procedures and standards for database administration and related services and monitor
implementation thereof;
Qualifications and Experience

Minimum: 3-year National Higher Diploma / Degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science, Information
Systems, Technology and Engineering).
Experience: 6-7 years practical work experience of Natural ADABAS database administration on different
platforms with management /supervisory responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organization this should
include: Responsible for the creation, scheduling, and support of database backup and maintenance processes.
Implement changes to database subsystem variables. Performance verification after infrastructure upgrades and
system IPLs, and IT Infrastructure to develop an understanding of data and information needs, identify solutions
and improve the quality of service while providing support through the logical and physical design of databases.
Experience with cloud services (AWS, Microsoft Azure) a plus.
Technical Competencies Description

Knowledge & Skills: Natural ADABAS ,IT hardware and software, Linux and Windows Server environments,Basic
knowledge of application development Advanced Agile/Scrum knowledge Advanced knowledge of software
development lifecycle and database change management & automation Project Management Business/Systems
Liaison Customer Relationship Management Meta Data Management Information Architecture/Strategy Business
Intelligence Architecture/Tools. Skills: Database Administration, and Database Management.
Leadership Competencies: Collaboration, Communicating and Influencing, Honesty, Integrity and Fairness,
Innovation, Planning and Organizing, Creative Problem Solving, Responding to Change and Pressure, Strategic
Thinking.
Interpersonal/behavioral competencies: Attention to Detail, Analytical thinking, Continuous Learning,
Disciplined, Resilience, and Stress Management.

Other Special Requirements
N/A
How to apply

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CV`s sent to the above email addresses will not be considered.

Closing Date: 20 September 2023

Disclaimer

SITA is an Employment Equity employer and this position will be filled based on Employment Equity Plan.
Correspondence will be limited to short listed candidates only. Preference will be given to members of designated
groups.

If you do not hear from us within two months of the closing date, please regard your application as
unsuccessful.

Applications received after the closing date will not be considered. Please clearly indicate the reference
number of the position you are applying for.

It is the applicant`s responsibility to have foreign qualifications evaluated by the South African Qualifications
Authority (SAQA).

Only candidates who meet the requirements should apply.

SITA reserves a right not to make an appointment.

Appointment is subject to getting a positive security clearance, the signing of a balance score card contract,
verification of the applicants documents (Qualifications), and reference checking.

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