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DB2 / DATACOM Systems Programmer & Database Administrator

MECS LtdZA

We are seeking a skilled DB2/DATACOM professional to support enterprise database environments across development, testing, and production platforms.The role combines database administration, system... Show more

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Internship: Business Operations Statistics

The Department of Employment and LabourZA

An undergraduate qualification in Information Technology/ Computer Science/ Information Systems / Operations Management/ Operations Research at NQF Level 6 as recognized by SAQA.Never participated ... Show more

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Senior Database Administrator (SQL Server, IBM DB2 & PostgreSQL)

IDBASE SOFTWAREJohannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Database Administrator to join our team and support enterprise-scale database environments across Microsoft SQL Server, IBM DB2, and PostgreSQL.This oppor... Show more

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Database Tester

Watershed ConsultingJohannesburg, Gauteng, ZA

Database Tester Watershed Consulting•Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa Job Title Database Tester (Onsite position) Description As a Database Tester, you will play a crucial role in maintaining ... Show more

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Senior Database Administrator

RewardscoPietermaritzburg, ZA

Our Team is Growing and We Want You! Join Rewardsco as our Senior Database Administrator Are you a highly skilled database professional with strong SQL Server and PostgreSQL administration experien... Show more

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Database Engineer (SQL)

Ovations TechnologiesJohannesburg, South Africa
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Write, test, and execute transformation scripts directly within AWS RDS to convert legacy data into required import formats.Data Reconciliation & Audit:.Perform row-count checks, key-field reco... Show more

PostgreSQL Database Engineer

Optimal Growth TechnologiesJohannesburg, ZA

We are seeking a versatile and skilled Open-Source Database Administrator (DBA) to join our database support team.The successful candidate will be responsible for the installation, configuration, m... Show more

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Database Administrator Fixed Term (Fixed Term Contract - 12 Months)

Bidvest BankSandton, South Africa

Design, Plan, Configure, Support, Secure and Maintain the availability, integrity and performance of the Bank's databases environment.Manage all database changes in all environments.Ensure that the... Show more

Senior DBA (MS SQL Server / Databricks)

Avatar RecruitmentDurban, South Africa

Pretoria (Centurion) OR Durban (La Lucia) | Full-time | On-site |R85k to R102k per month About the Role We’re seeking an experienced Senior Database Administrator / Intermediate Database Administra... Show more

SQL Database Administrator

Network ITRandburg, Gauteng, ZA

SQL Database Administrator Reference: NWA002933-Njabu-3 Are you an SQL DBA who is looking to join a company that thrives on brilliance? Then look no further! Duties & Responsibilities Our clien... Show more

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Database Reliability Engineer

LulalendCape Town, ZA

We are building a small, focused innovation pod inside a fintech scale-up — and data reliability is at the core of everything we ship.This is not a traditional DBA role.You will own the full lifecy... Show more

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Deputy Director: Database Management

National Department of HealthPretoria, ZA

A Grade 12 certificate and NQF 7 qualification in one of the following: Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Database Administration, Data Science, Health Informatics or H... Show more

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Database Administrator ORACLE ERP JHB NORTH

Affirmative PortfoliosJohannesburg, South Africa

Database Administrator ORACLE ERP JHB NORTH IT.JHB North, Johannesburg - Gauteng .Database Administrator ORACLE ERP.Installations of databases and application servers with the required server and... Show more

Senior Data Technologist

Financial Intelligence Centre (FICCenturion, Gauteng, ZA

Financial Intelligence Centre ->.State Forensic Capability Job Type Permanent Education skilled and academically qualified Location Travel Desired Race African Desired Gender Male Closing Dat... Show more

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Database Administrator - Cloud

Boardroom AppointmentsCape Town, Western Cape, ZA

About the job Database Administrator - Cloud Key Responsibilities: Install, configure, and maintain cloud-native databases (Azure SQL, PostgreSQL, MySQL, or other cloud DBs).Monitor and tune d... Show more

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Assistant Director: Database Management

KwaZulu-Natal Department: TransportZA

An undergraduate qualification in Public Management or Commerce (NQF Level 6 or higher); plus A minimum of 3 years supervisory experience in a BBBEE/ transformation environment; plus A valid driver... Show more

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Database Administrator - Business Intelligence

Rohloff GroupSomerset West, South Africa

Join Our Team as a Database Administrator at KFC Rohloff Group!.The Database Administrator (DBA) is responsible for supporting the Business Intelligence (BI) environment by maintaining reliable, se... Show more

Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator

Hire ResolveNigel, ZA

A leadingOfficial Distributor of Enterprise Grade Postgres Software in Africa is looking for a Senior PostgreSQL Database Administrator (DBA) to join our dynamic team in Johannesburg, GP.In this ro... Show more

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SQL Database Administrator

Sabenza IT & RecruitmentCenturion, GT, za
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If Always “On Availability Groups” make your pulse quicken, multi-node clusters feel like home, and a well-tuned backup plan is a work of art — this is your stage.You design the wiring, own the upt... Show more

Database Administrator Specialist

AccentureMidrand, ZA

About Accenture Accenture is a leading solutions and global professional services company that helps the world’s leading enterprises reinvent by building their digital core and unleashing the pow... Show more

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DB2 / DATACOM Systems Programmer & Database Administrator

DB2 / DATACOM Systems Programmer & Database Administrator

MECS LtdZA
30+ days ago
Job description
  • We are seeking a skilled DB2/DATACOM professional to support enterprise database environments across development, testing, and production platforms. The role combines database administration, systems programming support, performance tuning, and platform optimization.

Key Responsibilities

  • Install, configure, and maintain DB2 and/or DATACOM environments.
  • Monitor database performance and availability.
  • Perform database upgrades and maintenance.
  • Support backup, recovery, and disaster recovery processes.
  • Implement database security controls.
  • Resolve database-related incidents and performance issues.
  • Support application teams with database design and optimization.
  • Conduct capacity planning and performance analysis.
  • Create and maintain database standards and documentation.

Required Experience

  • 5–10+ years of database administration experience.
  • Strong DB2 for z/OS experience.
  • Experience supporting mission-critical databases.

Technical Skills

  • DB2
  • DB2 for z/OS administration.
  • DB2 utilities.
  • SQL performance tuning.
  • Database recovery.
  • DB2 installation and migration.
  • DB2 security.
  • DATACOM
  • Broadcom DATACOM administration.
  • Database maintenance utilities.
  • Database performance monitoring.

General

  • z/OS.
  • JCL.
  • TSO/ISPF.
  • REXX.
  • SMP/E.
  • Problem determination and root cause analysis.

Preferred Skills

  • IDMS exposure
  • CICS integration.
  • IMS exposure.
  • Data replication technologies.
  • Automation scripting.

Qualifications

  • Relevant IT qualification.
  • IBM DB2 certifications advantageous.