Database Administrator

Overview

To design, test, implement, maintain, and manage complex, integrated database systems while ensuring accurate installation and configuration of database software. The job focuses on building a secure, scalable, and client-focused data environment that supports efficient data management and drives overall organisational performance.

Hello Future Database Administrator
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Job Description
To design, test, implement, maintain, and manage complex, integrated database systems while ensuring accurate installation and configuration of database software. The job focuses on building a secure, scalable, and client-focused data environment that supports efficient data management and drives overall organisational performance.

As part of our talent team at FNB Chief Digital Office Payments, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

• Database Architecture and Design
• Performance Monitoring and Tuning
• Preventive Maintenance and Health Checks
• Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning
• Security and Data Protection
• Managing Database Availability and Replication
• Routine Maintenance and Upkeep
• Collaboration with Development Teams
• Troubleshooting and Incident Resolution
• Storage and Tablespace Management
• Automation and Scripting
• Data Integrity and Validation
• Deployment and Configuration Management
• Backup and Disaster Recovery Planning
• Security and Access Management
• Troubleshooting and Incident Management Upgrades
• HA Setup - PGPool

• Opportunities to network and collaborate.
• Work that is challenging
• Opportunities to be innovative.
• Resources to help you with your professional development.

• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
• A team player - you believe in the power of teams so you're always part of one, building and leveraging your networks.
• Think outside the box – have the ability to not be limited by your surroundings, problem solving is one of the key features that drive you.

• BSc Eng, BSc Informatics degree or any other related qualification
• 5+ years’ solid experience in Database Administration
• Proficient on Linux, RHCSA will be beneficial
• Knowledge on Dev Ops Principles
• Knowledge on scripting and Automation, Ansible as an example

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

11/02/26

All appointments will be made in line with First Rand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.