SARS Database Administrator Job Vacancies in Pretoria

WANTED: An exciting opportunity is available for a forward thinking, self-motivated and dynamic individual that enjoys challenges.  Preferably this person should have experience in at least one programming language and therefor understand development challenges.  The applicant will be responsible for the installation, configuration, optimization and maintenance of DB2 databases on an AIX platform.  After hour availability and rotational standby forms part of the requirement for this role.

Job Purpose

To ensure that SARS database environments are sustainable, available 24/7 and are running optimally and to analyse information requirements and design database systems.

Education and Experience

Relevant National Diploma / Advanced Certificate (NQF 6) AND 2-3 years’ experience in a (DB2 LUW) of which 1-2 years ideally at knowledge worker level

OR

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) AND Relevant IT Qualification / Certification AND  2-3 years’ experience in (DB2 LUW)

OR

Senior Certificate (NQF 4) and 5 years experience in (DB2 LUW).

Relevant technical experience:

• Experience with large, high volume transaction environments
• Query troubleshooting and optimisation
• Installation and configuration of databases
• Performance tuning
• Backup/Recovery of databases

In the following technologies:

IBM DB2 LUW

• Relevant certification or part of
• AIX/Linux scripting (Basic)
• DB2 Optimisation
• Experience with HADR

Outputs

• Accumulate information and provide reports with recommendations applicable to area of specialisation.
• Apply practical and applied knowledge and act authoritatively on methods, systems and procedures to identify trends and potential risks.
• Communication of situational interpretation and judgement of work outputs and queries in area of specialisation.
• Effectively plan and schedule own activities to continuously improve quality and service delivery in area of specialisation.
• Execute process and procedural change, implement the change and provide guidelines and support related to new requirements as a result of the change.
• Use practical and applied knowledge and situational judgement to consider policy implications and to arrive at decisions / conclusions.
• Correctly apply applicable legislation, including amongst others policies, procedures, and SOPs in the delivery of work outputs.
• Apply processes to improve data validation across service delivery systems in line with operational targets.
• Test database, development and other related technical issues across relevant systems and technologies.
• Take accountability for delivery of contracted work outputs within agreed parameters, quality standards and client service targets.

Governance

• Comply with and adhere to identified governance and compliance standards and escalate problems for investigation and resolution.

People

• Continuously assess own performance, seek timely and clear feedback and request training where appropriate.
• Drive own performance and development in order to achieve and improve on work outputs in line with required response time, quality and service delivery standards.

Finance

• Adhere to specified policies, standards, legislation and procedures to prevent wastage on resources, unauthorised expenditure and wasteful expenditure and report violations.

Client

• Contribute to a culture of service excellence, which builds positive relationships and provides opportunity for feedback and exceptional service.
• Ensure own understanding and adherence to customer service delivery in order to meet or exceed customer expectations.

Compliance:

• Security Clearance: GOC Confidential

Behavioural competencies:

• Accountability
• Fairness and Transparency
• Honesty and Integrity
• Problem Solving and Analysis
• Relationship Management and Networking
• Respect
• Trust

Technical competencies:

• Computer Literacy
• Database Design and Management
• Efficiency improvement
• Functional Policies and Procedures
• IT Development
• Quality Orientation
• Standard operating procedure compliance
• System Thinking

Employment Equity

The Employment Equity policy of SARS will be considered as part of the recruitment and selection process and Persons with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Successful candidates will be required to undertake an oath of secrecy, pre-employment screening and or vetting, and a declaration of private interest. The appointment is also subject to appropriate reference(s)  and security clearance where applicable.

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