Specialist II: Database Administrator (P9) (Information & Communication Systems Division: Enterprise Systems)
Position Summary
Introduction
The University of Johannesburg (UJ) is a vibrant and cosmopolitan institution, guided by its bold UJ Strategy 2035, which emphasises Societal Impact and Sustainability, Global Footprint and Partnerships, and Technology for the Future. Committed to transformative change, UJ’s mission is “To transform and serve humanity through innovation and the collective and collaborative pursuit of knowledge.” The University is guided by the vision of building “An international university of choice, anchored in Africa and the global south, dynamically shaping a sustainable future".
Job description
“Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.
- Manage user accounts, access privileges, and security settings within Oracle databases and enterprise applications.
- Create and maintain user profiles, roles, and permissions to ensure data integrity and compliance with security policies.
- Grant and revoke user privileges in accordance with business and security requirements.
- Manage and troubleshoot concurrent programs and reports within the Oracle E-Business Suite environment.
- Create and maintain Oracle user accounts, responsibilities, and application roles.
- Ensure proper user security management and access control in accordance with institutional policies.
- Perform day-to-day Oracle EBS System Administrator responsibilities.
- Diagnose and resolve database and application-related issues including performance bottlenecks, connectivity problems, and data inconsistencies.
- Install, configure, and maintain Oracle database software, application environments, and related tools.
- Monitor and resolve database performance issues through performance tuning and optimization techniques.
- Optimize SQL queries, database structures, and indexing strategies to enhance system efficiency.
- Provide technical support for Oracle EBS front-end users and system administration tasks.
- Collaborate with IT teams to ensure the stability and availability of enterprise database environments.
- Monitor the performance, availability, and health of Oracle databases and applications using appropriate monitoring tools.
- Perform routine database maintenance activities including database tuning, data optimization, and system health checks.
- Ensure database availability and reliability through proactive monitoring and issue resolution.
- Monitor database growth and perform capacity planning to support future system requirements.
- Optimize database storage allocation and usage.
- Implement database optimization techniques such as partitioning, compression, and indexing strategies.
- Review patch documentation, bug fixes, and security updates to assess system impact.
- Plan and schedule database and application patch deployments in line with change management processes.
- Apply patches, updates, and upgrades to Oracle database and application environments.
- Perform post-patch testing and verification to ensure system stability and functionality.
- Perform application cloning activities for development, testing, and disaster recovery environments.
- Configure cloned environments to ensure consistency with the production system.
- Validate functionality and resolve issues related to cloned environments.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of database configurations, procedures, and operational standards.
- Develop and maintain troubleshooting guides and technical documentation.
- Generate regular reports on database and application performance, capacity, utilization, and user activity.
- Produce database and application health check reports to support operational decision-making.
- Implement and maintain database security controls including access management, authentication mechanisms, and encryption standards.
- Monitor database activity to detect and mitigate potential security risks.
- Ensure compliance with institutional information security policies and regulatory requirements.
- Collaborate with the information security team to address vulnerabilities and security incidents.
- Implement and maintain database backup and recovery procedures to ensure data protection.
- Perform regular database backups and verify backup integrity.
- Perform recovery testing to ensure successful restoration of databases when required.
- Perform disaster recovery planning, testing, and execution to ensure business continuity.
Minimum requirements
- National Diploma in Information Technology (NQF Level 6)
- Minimum of 3–5 years’ experience in Oracle database administration and systems administration
- Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or equivalent Oracle certification
- Proven experience in supporting Oracle database environments
- Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite environments is advantageous
- Effective communication skills
- Ability to solve technical issues
- Collaboration and team skills
- Detailed and Solution Orientated
- Ability to analyze and interpret data
- Research new technologies and trends
- Customer Focus
- Ability to identify and resolve problems
- Discipline Knowledge
- Teamwork – working cooperatively with others, as part of the immediate team, and across functions to meet business objectives.
- Demonstrated ability to work in teams with a collaborative interpersonal style
- Strong analytical, synthesis, and problem-solving skills
- Detail and solution-orientated
- Strong desire to learn and use new technologies
- Positive, proactive and motivated; “can-do” attitude and a team player
- Adjusts to work effectively within new work structures, processes, requirements, or cultures
- Creativity, innovation, and bent for thinking out of the box and learning something new
- Minimum of 5–8 years’ experience in Oracle database administration and systems administration
Your application, comprising of a detailed Curriculum Vitae as well as the names and full contact details (including telephone numbers and e-mail addresses) of at least three traceable and credible referees must be uploaded before or on the closing date of the advertised post. Please also attach the following: a copy of your highest academic qualification, proof of registration with professional bodies you might belong to and if applying for an academic position, a list of accredited research output and/ or a portfolio of your creative output.
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Candidates may be subjected to appropriate psychometric testing and other selection instruments.
In conjunction to merit on the basis of qualifications, experience and proven achievements the University of Johannesburg is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for persons with disabilities and those individuals from the historically disadvantaged groups. As necessitated by operational requirements the University reserves the right not to make an appointment to positions advertised. If you have not received a response from the University within 8 weeks of the closing date, you should assume that your application has been unsuccessful.
Please note that the University is obligated, in terms of recent amendments to the Criminal Law (Sexual Offences and Related Matters) Amendment Act 2021 (Act 13 of 2021), to assess all prospective employees (including applicants) against the National Register for Sex Offenders (NRSO). The outcome of such an assessment may have an impact upon possible employment with the University.