MAIN JOB PURPOSE
The incumbent’s job description is not limited to the following.
• Installation, configuration and upgrading of Oracle server software and related products
• Evaluate Oracle features and Oracle related products
• Establish and maintain sound backup and recovery policies and procedures
• Take care of the Database design and implementation
• Implement and maintain database security.
• Perform database tuning and performance monitoring
• Setup and maintain documentation and standards
• Work as part of a team and provide 24x7 support when required
• Perform general technical trouble shooting and give consultation to development teams
• Interface with Oracle Corporation for technical support.
• Patch Management and Version Control.
• Managing disaster recovery plans.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
Grade 12
Normal literacy – English: read, write and speak.
IT Degree or Diploma

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Minimum of 3-year applicable experience.

MINIMUM INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Oracle RDBMS Support environment.
• Working knowledge of Linux OS.
• Advanced level Oracle ASM knowledge.

RMAN
• Advanced working knowledge of Oracle RAC.
• Advanced knowledge of Oracle EXAdata.
• Advanced working knowledge of Oracle dataguard.
• Working knowledge of OPATCH.
• Advanced working knowledge of PLSQL performance tuning.

ADDITIONAL EDUCATION AND TRAINING
• Good understanding of the Oracle database, related utilities and tools
• A good understanding of the underlying operating system.
• A good knowledge of the physical database design.
• Ability to perform both Oracle and operating system performance tuning and monitoring.
• Knowledge of ALL Oracle backup and recovery scenarios.
• A good knowledge of Oracle security management.
• A good knowledge of how Oracle acquires and manages resources.
• A good knowledge Oracle data integrity
• Sound knowledge of the implemented application systems
• Experience in code migration, database change management and data management through the various stages of the development life cycle
• A sound knowledge of both database and system performance tuning
• A DBA should have sound communication skills with management, development teams, vendors and systems administrators
• A DBA should have the ability to handle multiple projects and deadlines.
• A DBA should possess a sound understanding of the business

COMPETENCIES / ATTRIBUTES
• Strong Problem solving skills and accurate forecasting of effort required and closing timeframe.
• Comfortable working with all levels in customer organization - engineering; middle management; executive management.
• Respect and Valuing Diversity
• Multitasker, Self-motivated
• Trusting and honest
• Accountable
• Client/Customer Service Orientation
• Efficiency
• Quality Assurance
• Attention to detail
• Interpersonal skills
• Solid Team player
• Commitment to team deliverables
• Cooperative, Harmonious
• Communication skills
• Well-groomed and professional
• Adaptability
• Ability to work under pressure

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
• Working across highly complex environment with multiple business areas involved in the solution.
• 30% travel.
• Extended working hours to participate in conference calls across time