Database Administrator - Cape Town Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cape Town, Western Cape Cape Town, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 21-02-2017 12:04:13 PM
21-03-2017 12:04:13 PM
Database Administrator
A well-established company within the IT industry based in Goodwood is looking to employ an experience and qualified Database Administrator, who is organized, accurate and performance-driven individual to join the Head Office team.

Main duties and responsibilities (but not limited to):
The successful candidate should have an keen interest in systems and databases and is willing grow their knowledge while providing support to the business that values data and systems above all else. Thus the role requires occasional after hour support.
Administer Microsoft SQL Server database environments
T-SQL Scripting and development on both new and existing functions
Troubleshoot and resolve application, database and data issues
Security maintenance of application and database
Maintenance and monitoring of SQL environment reporting results to the project team
Provide technical support and assistance to Application support team and 3rd Party vendors
Role involves application first line support however the main focus is database support
Backup setup and monitoring

Key Competencies & Requirements:
Relevant SQL certification
Minimum 2 years SQL database administration support experience
Minimum 2 years T-SQL Scripting experience
Knowledge of Microsoft SQL Server 2008 / 2012 / 2014 with database administration, including installation and troubleshooting issues
Knowledge of data manipulation scrubbing in SQL, Excel
Ability to troubleshoot, diagnose and resolve potential and real operations and system deficiencies to ensure continued and non-disrupted service to system users.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with technical and non-technical staff
Ability to independently work, meet deadlines, and follow up on assignments
Knowledge of Database Security
Backup and recovery experience advantageous
A good understanding of applications systems and ability to analyse data
Organized, accurate and professional
Excellent administration skills
Coordination and organizational skills
Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
Personality to be temperate, cooperative focused and has the ability to strictly control information
An honest and trustworthy individual must be able to work under pressure