Database Administrator Job Vacancy at University of South Africa (UNISA) in Unisarand

  Job Title: Database Administrator

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA

DEPARTMENT: INFORMATION AND COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY


POSITION: DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR (P8)

(MUCKLENEUK CAMPUS)

REFERENCE: Ref: DataAdmin:ICT/P8/RM/ 0565/2012



The job is a technical IT job that requires knowledge of databases and database technology as well as basic knowledge of the different application software’s.

Requirements

· A three (3) year Information Technology diploma or degree plus four (4) years experience in database administration and System Support



OR



· Four (4) years experience in Systems Development using a relational database.



Knowledge, skills and capabilities

· Ability to work independently with limited supervision

· In depth knowledge of Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server database system

· Knowledge of Unix

· Knowledge of Software packages like Cool:Gen and Oracle Financials

· Knowledge of programming/system engineering techniques

· Profound knowledge of application system security

· Basic principles of networking



Duties

· Database Administration

· Application Software Maintenance and Support

· System Software Support

· General Administration and Support



Assumption of duty : As soon as possible.

Salary : Remuneration is commensurate with the seniority of the position

Closing date : 29 June 2012



Enquiries: (012) 429 4982 Mr R Masingi (HR Staffing & Client Services)



· The completed prescribed application form must be accompanied BY COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM VITAE and ORIGINAL certified copies (within the previous six months) of;

§ all educational qualifications,

§ academic transcripts/records; (applicable to academic positions)

§ identity document; and

§ proof of SAQA verification of foreign qualifications (if applicable)

· UNISA reserves the right to authenticate all qualifications without any further consent from the applicant.

· Furthermore, Unisa reserves the right to offer the applicant a contract appointment.

· The contact details of three contactable references must be provided, one of which must be from your present employer. Should you currently not be employed, a contactable reference from your previous employer must be provided.

· The prescribed application form is obtainable from http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies-new/

· UNISA is not obliged to fill an advertised position.

· Late, incomplete and incorrect applications will not be considered.

· Appointments will be made in accordance with Unisa’s Employment Equity Plan and other applicable legislation.



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Applications must be submitted in an envelope clearly marked with the name of the relevant College and/or Department, the position applied for and the reference number of the position. If you apply for more than one position, each application must be in a separate envelope.

Applications must be posted to Unisa, HR: Staffing, PO Box 392 Unisarand 0003

Hand delivered applications can be deposited into the Application Box (marked HUMAN RESOURCES) situated at Muckleneuk Campus: OR Tambo Building, Main Entrance.

All applications should reach UNISA before 16h00 on the closing date.

How to Apply:
http://www.unisa.ac.za/vacancies-new/

Deadline: 29th June 2012