Nexia SAB&T seeks to appoint a dynamic individual on a fixed term contract in Pretoria to fill the following position that is funded through the Global Fund:
DATABASE OFFICER (Reference No.: THIS 04/03/21)
The Health Informatics Directorate is seeking a highly motivated individual to provide ICT related requirements and support to the TB/HIV information system initiative and associated processes.
Qualification & Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related field
Valid driver’s license and own transport
Knowledge of ISO 27000 standard, ISO 22301, ISO 38500 and ISO 31000 is an advantage.
Knowledge/Certification on COBIT methodology is an advantage.
Advanced knowledge of programming in Structured Query Languages (SQL)
Advanced Microsoft Office knowledge and skills is an advantage.
Compliance and controllership (ability to build controls) mind-set.
Certificated in CNA, CNE, MCITP, A+, N+, Networking+, Security+, Mobility+, CISA, CISM, CRISK, CGEIT or certificate in ICT Governance and Ethics is an advantage.
Microsoft Certifications (MOS, MSCA Desktop in an advantage.
Policy Framework, Government Wide Enterprise Architecture is an advantage.
Project Management, Prince 2, PMBOK, Agile is an advantage
3-5 years of experience in database management
2-4 years of experience designing, developing, and producing reports from a database application
Ability to troubleshoot software and hardware issues
High level of proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Experience in Microsoft environment, open source and directory authentication systems and services
Job Description
Maintain the centralised THIS architecture, attending and resolving system issues timeously.
Develop data security related policies, procedures and controls to secure databases.
Oversee the database backup and restore processes.
Troubleshoot performance issues (blocking, deadlocks, cache issues, etc.) and provide solution.
Building, designing and testing new database and data processing systems as required
Assist in creating complex query definitions that allow data to be extracted.
Support the development of protocols for processing of data for various uses of the linkages work, this includes developing schemas, indices and keys, triggers, constraints, views, stored procedures, etc.
Support capacity building for other national managers.
Navigate complex government processes and favourably influence decision-making in a professional and collaborative manner.
Provide support to other national managers regarding the interoperability standards.
Execute the creation of new and or/corrections to the existing SSRS reports.
Advise on SQL query tuning to optimise existing SQL report script.
Design and prepare output reports for senior management for use by national and sub-national levels.
It should be noted that the above position is a fixed term appointment that would culminate at the end of March 2022
Please forward your request to [email protected] for the detailed job specification. Please reflect the position you intend applying for in the subject line and include the reference number.
Applicants who do not receive a response within 6 weeks of the closing date must regard their response as unsuccessful, as communique would only be conducted with shortlisted candidates. Nexia SAB&T reserves the right not to appoint.
THIS PROCESS IS ADMINISTERED BY NEXIA SAB&T