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Senior Database Administrator

Access BankJohannesburg, ZA

11 days ago

Job description

Job title : Senior Database Administrator

Job Location : Gauteng, Johannesburg

Deadline : October 17, 2025

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Main Responsibilities :

Identify user needs to create and administer databases

Ensuring that the database operates efficiently and without error

Making and testing modifications to the database structure when needed

Maintaining the database and updating permissions

Merging old databases into new ones

Backing up and restoring data to prevent data loss

Assisting with migration of databases from local to cloud platforms.

Ensure that assigned project deliverables, milestones, audit findings and schedules are adhered to and accomplished in the agreed timelines.

Involved in designing technical specifications for new system implementations and system changes.

Ensuring that all technical documentation is regularly updated and new procedures are properly documented.

To maintain good working relations / partnerships with internal business stakeholders including the IT team, Business intelligence and Core banking teams.

Ensuring that communication channels are established with all internal and external stakeholders.

Policies and Procedures :

Follow IT Policies and procedures.

Ensure all new implementations / changes are tested before Production implementation

Patch / security update as per agreed business OLA

Payment Systems Operations manual creation and upkeep.

Logging and resolving Helpdesk calls as per agreed business OLA.

System Performance monitoring and fine tuning.

Ensure change and release management procedures are followed.

Job Requirements :

Diploma or Degree in IT, Computer Science

At least 5 - 8 years advanced IT support experience in relational database management systems including Oracle databases preferably in a financial institution.

Experience / Skills required :

Install, Setup, Configure and Support of the following solutions :

5- 8 years Oracle Database 10g, 11g, 12c (Mandatory)

MSSQL Server 2012 to current

PLC / SQL Scripts, Stored-procs and Queries

Microsoft Windows operating systems

Linux or Unix operating system

Key Management / cryptography

ITIL processes and desire to follow processes with little formal control

Experience working with Azure, MySQL, MongoDB and cloud platforms is an advantage

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