Senior database administrator
Old Mutual is a firm believer in the African opportunity and our diverse talent reflects this.

Job Description

The role is responsible for overseeing and supporting all database installations within the Old mutual ecosystem. The role also supports backup and data warehouse requirements from various business entities and divisions, as well as ICT and digital teams. The role also requires the job holder to ensure the databases are optimized to ensure applications are running optimally and securely. The role requires close collaboration with the ICT Security team to ensure compliance on database patching and CIS configurations.

1. Key Tasks and Responsibilities

Routine Database administration
Database & and Data warehouse management
Back –up and recovery management
Business and digital team Support
Routine patching of the databases.
CIS compliance remediation on database configurations based on best practice recommendations.

1. Skills and Competencies

•Technical Knowledge
• Ownership
• Gaining Commitment/ Influencing
• Decision Making
• Business Awareness
• Building Relationships
• Aligning Performance for Success

1. Knowledge and Experience

Experience working with business intelligence tools such as Power BI
Good understanding of Software Development Life Cycle and Methodologies
Experience working with a Data Warehouse and/or relational databases is required. Knowledge in MS SQL, Oracle, PostgreSQL and MySQL databases is required.
Knowledge of Unix/Linux operating systems.
Solid understanding of data modelling, extraction, transformation and batch load processing is required.
Highly motivated and self-directed individual with the discipline to deliver within agreed timelines
Ability to work in a rapidly changing environment
Ability to prioritize work under the pressure of deadlines
Demonstrated analytical skills
Good problem-solving skills
Good project management skills
Strong collaborative skills with functional area management and business analysts and IT staff
Skilled in database security configuration

1. Qualifications

•Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Database administration
• Certified Database administrator with in-depth understanding of both Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL and PostgreSQL databases.
• Experience as a DBA on ORACLE 11g/SQL, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Deep understanding of current technology trends.
• Experience in customer screening /AML solutions will be an added advantage
Skills

Adaptive Thinking, Analytics Software, Application Development, Business Intelligence (BI) Analysis, Computer Literacy, Database Reporting, Data Compilation, Data Controls, Data Modeling, Data Recovery, Evaluating Information, Gaps Analysis, IT Architecture, Requirements Development, User Requirements Documentation
Competencies

Action Oriented
Business Insight
Cultivates Innovation
Customer Focus
Manages Complexity
Optimizes Work Processes
Education

NQF Level 7 - Degree, Advance Diploma or Postgraduate Certificate or equivalent
Closing Date

30 October 2025 , 23:59

• Routine Database administration
• Database & and Data warehouse management
• Back –up and recovery management
• Business and digital team Support
• Routine patching of the databases
• CIS compliance remediation on database configurations based on best practice recommendations

• Technical Knowledge
• Ownership
• Gaining Commitment/ Influencing
• Decision Making
• Business Awareness
• Building Relationships
• Aligning Performance for Success

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Information Technology or equivalent
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in Database administration
• Certified Database administrator with in-depth understanding of both Oracle, MS SQL, MySQL and PostgreSQL databases
• Experience as a DBA on ORACLE 11g/SQL, MSSQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL
• Deep understanding of current technology trends
• Experience in customer screening /AML solutions will be an added advantage