National Prosecuting Authority is hiring a Database Administrator
The National Prosecuting Authority is hiring and invites applications for the vacant post of DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR REF NO: RECRUIT 2023/146.
Closing date: 28 March 2023 at 16:00
SALARY : R393 711 per annum (Level 09), (excluding benefits).
CENTRE : Pretoria: Head Office
REQUIREMENTS: An appropriate B degree (NQF level 7) or Advanced Diploma (NQF level 7) / B-tech or equivalent qualification in Information Systems, Computer Science, Information Technology with specialisation in databases design and implementation.
At least three (3) years of technical experience in database design, implementation and administration.
Demonstrable competency in acting Independently, Professionally, Accountable and with Credibility.
Knowledge of legislation and regulations pertaining to data for criminal investigations. Strategic capability and leadership. General management skills.
Administration skills. Planning and Prioritising. Good communication skills. Customer focus and responsiveness.
Problem solving and decision-making skills. Excellent knowledge of relational databases such as SQL Server, Oracle, Microsoft Access, OLAP and other database software. Valid drivers’ licence.
DUTIES : Ensure the integrity of the data related to financial and criminal investigations. Continuously review and monitor cybersecurity measures.
Authentic data. Monitor the administration of a crime analysis database and data tracking systems. Preserve data integrity.
Monitor the performance of hardware and software. Configure servers and databases for optimal functioning and performance.
Provide database technical support and resolve issues. Identify problems at the database and system level and recommends solutions to problem.
Monitor and maintain database health and performance. Perform database upgrades and patching. Provide backup, safekeeping, and recovery of data.
Make recommendations regarding enhancements and improvements of databases applications. Monitor malware protection software.
Perform troubleshooting and solve problems. Perform relational database design. Apply rules to make the data entry, updates, and deletions to be efficient.
Ensure that the data retrieval, summarisation, and reporting is efficient. Design a database in a way that it behave predictably. Refine the physical design to meet system storage requirements.
Implement standards that allow the database to be self-documenting. Implement processes that make changes to the database schema.
Conduct resource planning. Implement database privileges to users and groups required to meet audit requirements. Control access permissions and privileges.
Implement policies for allocation of resource by both plan and consumer groups. Apply resource plan directives by implementing a plan that assigns consumer groups or subplans to resource plans.
Evaluate database features and database related products required to support business application systems.
Conduct research into latest technology and trends related to databases.
APPLICATIONS : Quoting the relevant reference number, direct your application to: e mail [email protected]
Applications must be submitted on the prescribed form Z83 (obtainable from link at end of this article).
Should an application be received using the incorrect application employment form Z83, it will be disqualified, which must be originally signed and dated by the applicant and which must be accompanied by a detailed CV only (with full particulars of the applicants’ training, qualifications, competencies, knowledge & experience).
Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents on or before the day of the interview which should not be older than six months.
ENQUIRIES : Maureen Dibetle Tel No: 012 845 7727
Closing date: 28 March 2023 at 16:00
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