(868) Senior Database Support Administrator (Teradata and Oracle) - BSTD

Brief description

The main purpose of this position is to manage the performance, integrity and security of the database management systems implemented as part of the 1FinSurv Solution in the South African Reserve Bank (SARB). This includes being involved in the planning and development of databases and to troubleshoot database-related issues on behalf of the application owners.

Detailed description

The successful candidate will be responsible for the following key performance areas:

• Be responsible for the installation, configuration, maintenance and upgrading of the Teradata and Oracle database environments.
• Participate in the establishment and maintenance of database standards and procedures, in accordance with the information technology (IT) governance within the SARB’s Business Solutions and Technology Department (BSTD).
• Work independently to deliver outputs that meet the turnaround time and quality standards expected by business. (This includes the design of databases, the management of physical database structures and the resolution of database-related incidents).
• Display an ability to provide solutions and approaches to database-related problems (barring those of high complexity and risk).
• Provide management information for reporting on the quality, turnaround times and impact of database deliverables.
• Stay current with Teradata and Oracle developments and conduct research into new database technologies that would benefit or enhance the database administration function within the SARB.
• Perform database backups and restoration (as per schedule) so that all data are recoverable, even in emergency situations (disaster recovery).
• Adhere to the SARB’s IT and information security standards, processes and procedures (i.e. change management and logical access).
• Perform database capacity planning and comply with the software licence agreements.
• Attend to incidents and requests for service calls, ensuring that resolution is timeous and in line with service standards.
• Perform monthly database maintenance activities over maintenance weekends, deploying patches and applying fixes.

Job requirements

To be considered for this position, candidates must be in possession of:

• a Bachelor’s degree in IT or Computer Science, or an equivalent qualification (NQF 7); and
• at least 8-10 years’ experience, including being progressively more responsible for database administration and related technologies. The preferred technologies are Teradata and Oracle.

Technical requirements include having experience in:

• the implementation, tuning and maintenance of Teradata and Oracle database solutions;
• the implementation of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) for database solutions; and
• Redhat OpenShift Container Platform (OCP), OpenText xECM, SharePoint, SAS and PowerBI would be advantageous.

Additional requirements include:

• problem-solving and analytical skills;
• industry, organisational and business awareness knowledge;
• IT governance, risk and compliance knowledge and skills;
• continued learning and/or professional development knowledge;
• continuous improvement knowledge and skills;
• applications support and maintenance knowledge and skills,
• System Development Life Cycle (SDLC) design, testing and development knowledge and skills;
• attention to detail; and
• technical report-writing skills.

In line with the SARB’s commitment to diversifying its workforce, preference will be given to suitable candidates from designated groups. People with disabilities are welcome to apply.

The SARB offers remuneration and benefits commensurate with the level of the position and in line with the market. The level at which the successful applicant will be appointed will depend on his/her competence and experience.

 

About SARB

 

Primary mandate of the SARB

 

Section 224 of the Constitution of South Africa states the mandate of the SARB as follows:

The primary object of the South African Reserve Bank is to protect the value of the currency in the interest of balanced and sustainable economic growth in the Republic.

The South African Reserve Bank, in support of its primary objective, must perform its functions independently and without fear, favour or prejudice.

 

WHAT WE DO

 

Monetary Policy

 

The Constitution gives the SARB the mandate to protect the value of the rand. We use interest rates to keep inflation low and steady.

 

Financial Stability

 

The SARB has a mandate to protect and enhance financial stability. We identify and mitigate systemic risks that might disrupt the financial system.

 

Prudential Regulation

 

The Prudential Authority regulates financial institutions and market infrastructures to promote and enhance their safety and soundness, and support financial stability.

 

Financial Markets

 

Open market operations are the main tool we use to implement monetary policy. We manage South Africa’s gold and foreign exchange reserves.

 

Financial Surveillance

 

The SARB is responsible for regulating cross-border transactions, preventing the abuse of the financial system and supporting the regulation of financial institutions.

 

Payments and Settlements

 

The SARB is responsible for ensuring the safety and soundness of the national payment system, which is the backbone of South Africa’s modern financial system.

 

Statistics

 

The SARB provides important economic and financial statistics that present an overview of the economic situation in South Africa.

 

Research

 

Research conducted by the SARB focuses on economics, financial stability, banking and emerging trends in finance. Our research supports policy decision-making.

Banknotes and Coin

 

The SARB has the sole right to make, issue and destroy banknotes and coin in South Africa.