- Sandton
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: IT Technology Finance
- Benefits: Pension Bonus Training
- Reference: copy-2115688
- Employment Equity Position
Vacancy Details
Employer: SAICA (SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
- Devising and implementing efficient and secure procedures for data management and analysis with attention to all technical aspects.
- Monitor and analyze information and data systems and evaluate their performance to discover ways of enhancing them with new technologies, upgrades etc.
- Work in conjunction with end-user and other relevant stakeholders to define data business needs.
- To lead efforts to develop and improve procedures for database performance monitoring and proactive intervention using appropriate tools.
- To work with the Architect, Project Managers, and Business Analysts to communicate the impact of technical decisions on:
- Scope.
- Resourcing needs.
- Requirements needs; and
- the impact of the changes.
- Troubleshoot data-related problems and authorize maintenance or modifications.
- Perform database administration.
- To conduct root cause analysis and resolve production problems and data issues.
- Support others in the daily use of data systems and ensure adherence to legal / regulatory and company standards.
- Ensure digital databases and archives are protected from security breaches and data losses.
- Responsible for defining and enforcing policies, processes, standards and best practices for development, integration services, and database administration.
- Assist with the design of redundant systems, policies, and procedures for disaster recovery to ensure effective availability, protection, and integrity of data assets.
Job purpose
The Senior SQL Server DBA will oversee the development and use of data systems. This role ensures that information flows timely and securely to and from the organization. The person in the role is expected to find efficient ways to organize, store and analyse data with attention to security and confidentiality.
This role will further be responsible for leading data architecture, database administration, data integration and data services platforms for Data Services and Data Governance. The Senior SQL Engineer will ensure that the data integration platforms and architecture are maintained, and services delivered meets the business demand and possess excellent troubleshooting skills.
Responsibilities
Data and System Strategy
Formulating management techniques for quality data collection to ensure adequacy, accuracy and legitimacy of data.
Technical support
Oversee technical support of all database technologies including monitoring, reporting, patching, troubleshooting and code deployment.
Compliance and security
Candidate Requirements
Experience
Minimum 6 years Database Administrator working experience.
At least 5 years Data Scientist/Data service engineer/ working experience.
A hands-on tech-savvy expert who can fully grasp the complexity of data management.
A strong understanding of databases and data analysis procedures.
A solid understanding of data administration and management functions (collection, analysis, distribution etc.)
Familiarity with modern database and information system technologies
Proficient in MS Office (Excel, Access, Word etc.)
An analytical mind-set with problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Qualifications
B.Sc. (Computer Science) or relevant degree/diploma IT
Microsoft Certified Solutions Expert (MCSE): Data Management and Analytics
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About SAICA (SOUTH AFRICAN INSTITUTE OF CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS)
The South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (SAICA) is the leading accountancy body in South Africa and one of the leading institutes in the world. SAICA's main role is to develop Chartered Accountants [CAs(SA)] to become leaders in government, businesses and communities.
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