Losika Consulting is seeking an ambitious and highly energetic individual to join our banking client, 3 days a week on site and two days working from home as a DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR II. Job Purpose To ensure the installation; design; configuration; upgrade; administration; monitoring and maintenance of databases and associated software products in support of operational systems and the development environment. To ensure the integrity; reliability; efficiency and security of enterprises data. Job Responsibilities · Build and maintain stakeholder relationships. · Ensure client needs are understood and met. · Build client relationships by providing first line support, standby and acting within mandate. · Ensure stakeholders are informed of database changes/enhancements through participation in progress reports. Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in company culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI. · Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth. · Understand and embrace the client's vision and values, leading by example. Identify opportunities to improve or enhance processes, adding value to the company. · Ensure that all financial recoveries are captured in the correct and appropriate financial systems within specified timelines. · Ensure improved database performance. · Ensure that version control procedures are observed, apply fixes and maintain supplier and user documentation in conjunction with specialist. · Monitor database activity and ensure efficient access to data. · Resolve work obstacles by providing input in a variety of database integration issues. · Participate in optimisation of database performance and resource usage. · Ensure smooth workflow. Participate in disaster recovery by planning, testing and ensuring recovery plans are updated. · Document and implement database related scripts and queries. · Participate in setting standards for database administration. · Comply with policies, standards and procedures. Participate in root cause analyses on incidents/problems experienced. · Identify database problems through online monitoring and preventative maintenance. · Contribute to the achievement of team goals. Ensure knowledge management, continuity and team success through constructive participation in a diverse team and by sharing knowledge with team. · Prepare for the next level job by actively participate in job shadowing. Broaden knowledge by attending conferences, forums relevant to remaining current in the field. · Participate in skills development of junior DBA's by providing technical mentoring to peers. Essential Qualifications - NQF Level · Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Essential Certifications · Database Foundational Certification on domain technologies with DB related knowledge Minimum Experience Level 4- 6 years exposure to IT environment with 4 years DBA Apply Now

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