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DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR: ORACLE (

DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT · gauteng

Salary band

R 932 292

Closing date

10 July 2026

Reference

3/1/1/1/2026/96

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About this role

Department

DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT

Directorate

Deeds Enterprise Architecture

Location

Gauteng (Pretoria)

Salary

R932 292 per annum (Level 11) (All-inclusive package to be structured in accordance with the rules for MMS)

Requirements

Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology / Computer Science Information Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification. Minimum of 3 years' junior management experience in Oracle database administration, Oracle database concepts, and facilities. Job related knowledge: Knowledge of database software installation and maintenance, Knowledge of Data extraction, transformation, and loading. Knowledge of specialized data handling (very large databases with data types such as images and documents). Knowledge of database backups and recovery. Knowledge of database security and

Duties

Develop deeds database systems. Planning, designing and managing database. Define new and existing physical data. Prepare programs to create data. Create physical data definitions to improve performance. Migrate and maintain Deeds databases to / on cloud environment. Design database tools to monitor file growth on a daily basis. Check the availability of spaces on all databases (Development, Test and Production). Allocate space per file (afterhours). Add modify, delate files and files structure as per request. Determine database optimisation tools. Test and evaluate programmer and optimisation tools. Answer program queries educate programmers in the database structures. Define and initiate backup and recovery procedures. Manage the creation and implementation of the plans to ensure data integrity. Ensure that sufficient space is made available for growth. Allocate more disk space (done afterhours). implement database definition controls, access controls. update controls and concurrence controls etc. Monitor database usage, collecting performance statistics and tuning the database. Maintain and monitor database. Add, modify and delete field, field sizes and attributes on the database as per request. Receive the request from developer Technical Development Manager. Maintain primary and secondary keys, indexes, super descriptors. Improve and maintain database to Include rollout and upgrades. Implement and release database changes according to agreed timescales and costs. Keep the three data base (Develop, Test and Production) in synchronization.

Enquiries

Mr. L Tshivhase Tel: (012) 338 7211 and Mr R Saila Tel: (012) 338 7296

Notes

EE Targets: African, Coloured, Indian and White Males and Coloured, Indian and White Females and Persons with Disabilities.

Closing Date

as no late applications will be considered

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About the hiring department

This vacancy is within DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT in gauteng. Government departments in South Africa advertise vacancies through the Public Service Commission and are required to follow a standardised recruitment process governed by the Public Service Act. Applications are screened against the minimum requirements listed in the advert before any CV is reviewed by a panel.

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Requirements

  • ·Minimum requirements: Applicants must be in a possession of a Grade 12 Certificate and a National Diploma in Information Technology / Computer Science Information Management (NQF Level 6) or related equivalent qualification
  • ·Minimum of 3 years' junior management experience in Oracle database administration, Oracle database concepts, and facilities
  • ·Job related knowledge: Knowledge of database software installation and maintenance, Knowledge of Data extraction, transformation, and loading
  • ·Knowledge of specialized data handling (very large databases with data types such as images and documents)
  • ·Knowledge of database backups and recovery
  • ·Knowledge of database security and

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Key Duties

  • ·Develop deeds database systems
  • ·Planning, designing and managing database
  • ·Define new and existing physical data
  • ·Prepare programs to create data
  • ·Create physical data definitions to improve performance
  • ·Migrate and maintain Deeds databases to / on cloud environment
  • ·Design database tools to monitor file growth on a daily basis
  • ·Check the availability of spaces on all databases (Development, Test and Production)
  • ·Allocate space per file (afterhours)
  • ·Add modify, delate files and files structure as per request

Before you apply - checklist

Make sure you have everything ready before the closing date.

  • Download and fully complete the official Z83 form - partial or outdated Z83 versions are rejected
  • Prepare a detailed CV listing every previous post with exact start and end dates (month and year)
  • Get certified copies of all qualifications - certification must be done at a police station or commissioner of oaths
  • Include a certified copy of your South African ID document or passport
  • Be prepared to undergo a criminal record check - a conviction may disqualify you depending on the nature of the post
  • Submit your complete application package to sasrecruit44@nda.gov.za before the closing date - late or incomplete submissions are not considered

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How do I apply for the DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR: ORACLE ( position at DEPARTMENT OF LAND REFORM AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT?+

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What is the salary for the DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR: ORACLE ( position?+

The advertised salary band for this post is R 932 292. This is the all-inclusive remuneration package, which typically covers basic salary, medical aid contribution, and other benefits. The exact split between cash and benefits is determined at appointment stage.

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