Oracle ERP Database Administrator

• Install, configure, maintain, patch and upgrade Oracle databases.
• Administer Oracle databases supporting ERP and Oracle EBS environments.
• Perform routine database monitoring, health checks and capacity planning.
• Manage database storage, tablespaces, users, roles, profiles and access privileges.
• Maintain database stability and availability across enterprise environments.

• Provide database-level support across development, test and production environments.
• Support Oracle EBS patching, upgrades, cloning and environment refreshes.
• Troubleshoot ERP database incidents and concurrent processing issues.
• Support interfaces, integrations and database dependencies.
• Collaborate with functional and technical teams to resolve issues.

• Monitor database performance and identify bottlenecks.
• Conduct SQL tuning, query optimisation and database performance analysis.
• Monitor CPU, memory, I/O and storage utilisation.
• Recommend and implement database performance improvements.

• Manage and maintain Oracle RMAN backup and recovery processes.
• Support Oracle Data Guard and standby database environments.
• Assist with disaster recovery, failover testing and business continuity requirements.
• Ensure database recovery procedures are documented and tested.

• Maintain database security, access controls and compliance standards.
• Provide second- and third-line technical support.
• Investigate database incidents, identify root causes and implement resolutions.
• Support database migrations, change management and release activities.
• Maintain accurate technical documentation and operational procedures.

Candidates must demonstrate:

• 5+ years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience.
• Significant experience supporting Oracle ERP / Oracle E-Business Suite environments.
• Strong technical experience with Oracle Database 19c/21c or other relevant current versions.
• Practical experience with Oracle RMAN backup and recovery.
• Working knowledge of Oracle Data Guard and high-availability environments.
• Strong SQL and PL/SQL knowledge.
• Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager.
• Database performance monitoring and tuning expertise.
• Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting.
• Database patching, upgrades, migrations and environment cloning.
• Database security, disaster recovery and production incident management.
• Understanding of ITIL principles and service management processes.

• Oracle RAC experience.
• Oracle Database certifications.
• Oracle E-Business Suite certification or additional EBS expertise.
• Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) knowledge or certification.
• Linux or ITIL certification.

A relevant qualification in Information Technology, Computer Science or Information Systems
, or equivalent practical experience.

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

• Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to independently resolve complex Oracle database issues.
• Excellent attention to detail and documentation.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to work effectively within enterprise production environments.
• Accountability, professionalism and a proactive approach to issue resolution.

Time Commitment: Approximately 4 hours per week, totalling 16 hours per month.
Hourly Rate: Maximum R450 per hour.
Contract Type: Part-time consultancy engagement.
This opportunity is particularly well suited to experienced Oracle DBAs seeking additional consulting assignments within a limited monthly allocation of hours.