Purpose of the job
To maintain and administer existing DBMS systems, processes, procedures, quality standards for a single knowledge area within a sub discipline or sub department on mainframe or mid-range environment.Key Responsibility Areas
• DBMS design and preparation.
• DBMS Administration, optimization, capacity planning and maintenance.
• User support, 3rd party support, reporting and communication.
• Security and disaster recovery.
• Internal processes, documented procedures.
• Training / Mentorship. Financial.

Qualifications and Experience
Minimum Requirements:
• National Diploma / Degree in IT related field and/or equivalent.

Experience:
• 3-5 years training and technical experience in DBMS systems with related certified qualifications from reputable organizations. (The experience must include 5 years as a System Database Administrator in corporate/public sector environment).

Technical Competencies Description
Knowledge of:
• Public sector / Government organization Substantial knowledge of DBMS and related administration tools Knowledge of operating system and related tools within an enterprise environment IT hardware and software knowledge.

Expertise on:
Mid-level Database Administration.

Skills:
• General administration of DBMS systems, including planning, designing, coordinating, organizing, performance monitoring, control and decision making
• Financial discipline
• Problem Management
• Process Management and Improvement
• Change Management
• Incident Management

Behavioral Competencies:
• Visionary
• ICT though process
• Decisiveness
• Emotional Intelligence
• Building Relations and Networking
• Conflict Management
• Professionalism
• Critical thinking
• Innovative Effective Communication
• Persuasive personality
• Inspiration
• Teamwork and Collaboration Technical.

Other Special Requirements
In-depth knowledge and understanding of DBMS environments in the public sector will be an added advantage.
Knowledge and understanding of various applications related to the DBMS.

Salary: R 345,327.75 – R 575,546.25
Closing Date: 29th October 2014