27/08/2019
Sybase Database Administrator
South African based financial services group listed on the South African stock exchange, the JSE. The group operates in the market through several client-facing brands including Metropolitan and Momentum, South Africa’s number one cell captive insurer Guardrisk and wellness & rewards programme Multiply. Company operates on the African continent, United Kingdom, and India through a direct presence, strategic partnerships and joint ventures.
Company purpose is to improve the lifetime Financial Wellness of people, their communities and their businesses. Financial Wellness is a continuous process of planning and management for individuals, households and businesses, with the aim of affording expenses and achieving goals over one’s lifetime. Our promise to our clients is to be their Financial Wellness partner over this life-long journey, using our expertise and solutions to help them develop and reach their goals.
Introduction
I&O Division specialises in Information Technology support and Infrastructure as well as Building Services
strategy and implementation. Our purpose is to partner with Business to pro-actively add value through
innovative and efficient, infrastructure services and solutions
Role Purpose
The successful candidate will be responsible for the administration of the organisations databases
specifically Sybase on Linux platform.
Responsibilities and work outputs
• Install Sybase software on all servers;
•Build and configure new database servers;
•Maintain, administer and monitor current and new databases;
•Monitor and do performance tuning on database servers as necessary;
•Build, configure, administrate, maintain & monitor Sybase Replication and IQ warehouse server;
•Install and maintain 3rd party software;
•Ensure high degree of sufficient uptime;
•Assist developers with database related problems;
•Scripting where necessary (SQL, SHELL, PERL).
Competencies required
• Problem solving and analytical thinking;
• Results driven team player with high energy levels;
• Ability to work independently/unsupervised and to function effectively within a team;
• Ability to perform under pressure in a deadline-driven environment;
• Good understanding of the design and operation of distributed computer systems, computer networks
and protocols;
• Ability to collaborate with others.
Experience and Qualifications
• Matric plus Computer Science or equivalent Degree
• 3 to 5 years in a similar environment
• Sybase certification beneficial
• SQL, Shell and PERL
Location
Bellville, Parc du Cap
Please send your CV to [email protected]