Senior database administrator

Lets Write Africa's Story Together!Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.Job DescriptionThe role is responsible for overseeing and supporting all database installations within the Old mutual ecosystem. The role also supports backup and data warehouse requirements from various business entities and divisions, as well as ICT and digital teams. The role also requires the job holder to ensure the databases are optimized to ensure applications are running optimally and securely. The role requires close collaboration with the ICT Security team to ensure compliance on database patching and CIS configurations. Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesRoutine Database administrationDatabase & and Data warehouse managementBack –up and recovery managementBusiness and digital team SupportRoutine patching of the databases.CIS compliance remediation on database configurations based on best practice recommendations. Skills and CompetenciesTechnical Knowledge Ownership Gaining Commitment/ Influencing Decision Making Business Awareness Building Relationships Aligning Performance for SuccessKnowledge and ExperienceExperience working with business intelligence tools such as Power BI Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and Methodologies Experience working with a Data Warehouse and/or relational databases is required. Knowledge in MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL and MySQL databases is required.Knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.Solid understanding of data modelling, extraction, transformation and batch load processing is required.Highly motivated and self-directed individual with the discipline to deliver within agreed timelines Ability to work in a rapidly changing environmentAbility to prioritize work under the pressure of deadlinesDemonstrated analytical skillsGood problem-solving skillsGood project management skillsStrong collaborative skills with functional area management and business analysts and IT staffSkilled in database security configurationQualificationsBachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or equivalent Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Database administration Certified Database administrator with in-depth understanding of both Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. Experience as a DBA on ORACLE 11g/SQL, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL Deep understanding of current technology trends. Experience in customer screening /AML solutions will be an added advantageSkillsAdaptive Thinking, Analytics Software, Application Development, Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis, Computer Literacy, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Data Recovery, Evaluating Information, Gaps Analysis, IT Architecture, Requirements Development, User Requirements DocumentationCompetenciesAction OrientedBusiness InsightCultivates InnovationCustomer FocusManages ComplexityOptimizes Work ProcessesEducationNQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalentClosing Date30 October 2025 , 23:59The Old Mutual Story!