Database Administrator - Botswana Power Corporation, Gaborone

Main purpose of the position

To develop and design database strategies, monitor, and improve database performance and capacity, and plan for future expansion requirements while conforming to the set security measures & standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Administers a variety of database systems specifically Microsoft SQL Server, Azure database and any other database systems that exist in the environment.
• Maintains and administers IIS and integration tools used to develop database systems and frameworks
• Collects data from various data sources, analyse & produce a report detailing the trends
• Merges corporate databases & recommends appropriate optimisation for business intelligence.
• Designs & implements high availability & data replication options.
• Configures software utilized on databases
• Manage relationships with customers & stakeholders and act as their business partner to ensure client satisfaction.
• Monitors implementation of Service Level Agreements to ensure compliance
• Follows existing procedures and precedents in determining the correct course of action for routine functional enquiries.
• Monitors & ensure compliance with the BPC ICT Policy.
• Provides information and clarification on existing procedures, processes and precedents.
• Implements prescribed SHE initiatives & provides support services by using the Corporation’s safety, health and environment systems and protocols.

Qualifications

•    A minimum of a Degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent is required
•    Azure certification is required
•    SQL certification is required
•    Oracle certification would be an added advantage

Experience

•    Minimum of five (5) years’ experience in a computer environment, three of which should have been served as a database designer/information  systems analyst, database manager or database administrator.

•    Knowledge of administering and maintaining management information         systems; server hardware and software technologies; standard computer hardware and software

Competencies