The primary focus of this position is to administrate, configure, monitor and maintain our Database environment. You will need to be helpful and supportive to your team and your clients, your fellow developers. You join an energetic, focused and dynamic team.

He/She will be responsible for supporting, coordinating and maintaining the various database applications by installing, configuring, troubleshooting and repairing the databases of our various clients in the group, If you are driven and ambitious and looking for an exciting opportunity then this role is just the one for you.

Assisting with budgeting and quotes for current and future environments
Documentation of processes
Orientation of new staff
Database installs and DR environment configuration
Database patching and upgrades
Database backups and restores
Implementation of database monitoring utilities
Database performance investigations
Structural changes and deployment of database objects
User requests
Standby
POC new technologies or processes for clients
Provide consultancy, education and guidance in the use and exploitation of DBMS’s and database environments and infrastructure.
Recommend technical solutions to our clients.
Assist in the logical design and implement the physical definition of databases in conjunction with application systems analysts.
Enhance and maintain databases to accommodate new business functions and improve existing business functions.
Assist application developers with problem analysis and resolution of development and production failures.
Provide and maintain technically stable and performing production environments.
Research and evaluate alternative solutions and recommend the most efficient and cost effective database solution for the application design.
Monitors and analyzes ongoing database status, utilization and capacity.
Implements and supports database security regulations, policies, and guidelines.
Work closely with technical and client management to plan and implement database tools in support of business applications development requirements and processes.
Utilizes standard tools to record change and problem activities for tracking purposes.
Support user and developer access, upgrade planning, implementation and resolution of database
Capacity Plans
Meet contracted SLA
Disaster recovery (backup and restore) Procedures and checks.
Key Competencies and Qualifications

Matric
Tertiary qualification in IT
The natural tendency to take ownership and responsibility
Strong problem solving, effective planning and organisational skills
Detail oriented
Excellent communication skills
You have a can do attitude
Can cope under pressure
Positive outlook on life
Above all, be passionate about what you do
Take responsibility for team failures
Strives for continuous improvement
Works smart, not hard
Needs to embrace change rather than fear it
Sound working knowledge of Oracle.
OCA and OCP certifications
Analytical and technically minded.
Organizational, interpersonal and verbal/written capabilities.
Abilities to share knowledge effectively.
6-10 Years’ experience as an Oracle DBA

You will be working with the following technologies:
Oracle Enterprise Manager
Oracle, SQL Server & MySQL Database
Linux
Oracle Data Guard
Oracle RMAN
Performance Tuning
Strengths
The natural tendency to take ownership and responsibility
Strong problem solving, effective planning and organisational skills
Detail oriented
Excellent communication skills
You have a can do attitude
Can cope under pressure
Positive outlook on life
Above all, be passionate about what you do