Database Administrator II (DBA II)

Job Classification Job Family Information Technology Career Stream It Operations Leadership Pipeline Manage Self: Technical FAIS Affected Job Purpose To ensure the installation; design; configuration; upgrade; administration; monitoring and maintenance of databases and associated software products in support of operational systems and the development environment. To ensure the integrity; reliability; efficiency and security of enterprises data.Job Responsibilities

• Build and maintain stakeholder relationships.
• Ensure client needs are understood and met.
• Build client relationships by providing first line support, standby and acting within mandate.
• Ensure stakeholders are informed of database changes/enhancements through participation in progress reports. Contribute to a culture of transformation by participating in Nedbank culture building initiatives, business strategy, and CSI.
• Stay abreast of developments in field of expertise, ensuring personal and professional growth.
• Understand and embrace the Nedbank vision and values, leading by example. Identify opportunities to improve or enhance processes, adding value to Nedbank.
• Ensure that all financial recoveries are captured in the correct and appropriate financial systems within specified timelines.
• Ensure improved database performance.
• Ensure that version control procedures are observed, apply fixes and maintain supplier and user documentation in conjunction with specialist.
• Monitor database activity and ensure efficient access to data.
• Resolve work obstacles by providing input in a variety of database integration issues.
• Participate in optimisation of database performance and resource usage.
• Ensure smooth workflow. Participate in disaster recovery by planning, testing and ensuring recovery plans are updated.
• Document and implement database related scripts and queries.
• Participate in setting standards for database administration.
• Comply with policies, standards and procedures. Participate in root cause analyses on incidents/problems experienced.
• Identify database problems through online monitoring and preventative maintenance.
• Contribute to the achievement of team goals. Ensure knowledge management, continuity and team success through constructive participation in a diverse team and by sharing knowledge with team.
• Prepare for the next level job by actively participate in job shadowing. Broaden knowledge by attending conferences, forums relevant to remaining current in field.
• Participate in skills development of junior DBA's by providing technical mentoring to peers.

Job Responsibilities Continue People Specification Essential Qualifications - NQF Level

• Advanced Diplomas/National 1st Degrees Preferred Qualification Essential Certifications
• Database Foundational Certification on domain technologies with DB related knowledge Preferred Certifications Minimum Experience Level 4- 6 years exposure to IT environment with 4 years DBATechnical / Professional Knowledge
• Cluster Specific Operational Knowledge
• Information Technology concepts
• System Development Life cycle(SDLC)
• IT Concepts
• Information management
• Specific technology of relevant to domain
• Data base Administration (DBA) Principles and Admin Concepts
• Relational database
• Data base administration
• Database Restore and Recoveries Behavioural Competencies
• Applied Learning
• Collaborating
• Initiating Action
• Work Standards
• Managing Work
• Technical/Professional Knowledge and Skills
• Customer Focus

- Please contact the Nedbank Recruiting Team at +27 860 555 566