System Engineer

Job Description

To provide specialist high-level technical advice, high-level problem resolution of complex problems, system security and policy implementation monitoring.

• Hello Future Systems Engineer
  
  

Welcome to FNB, the home of the #changeables. We design for the shapeshifters and deliver products and services that make us incredibly proud of people that make it happen.

As part of our tech team, you will be surrounded by unique talents, diverse minds, and an adaptable environment that lives up to the promise of staying curious. Now’s the time to imagine your potential in a team where experts come together and ignite effective change.

• Are you someone who can:
• Deliver customer experience excellence in own service delivery aligned to Organisational values and service standards
• Installing, configuring and upgrading Postgresql instances
• Optimizing database replication and high availability strategies
• Troubleshooting database issues and resolving performance bottlenecks
• Performing database backups and recovery procedures
• Ensure system, process and efficiency improvements (including innovations)
• Provide specialist high-level technical advice for high-level problem resolution of complex problems by monitoring system security policy implementation
• Assess, identify, and mitigate potential risks within the IT system engineering environment and comply with governance in terms of legislative, audit and business policy requirements by drafting policies and procedures for the System Engineering Environment
• Build working relationships across teams and functional lines to enhance work delivery, collaboration and innovation
• Manage systems by setting threshold measurements for capacity and infrastructure upgrades and suggest changes
• Manage the System Efficiencies by suggesting and implementing efficient system changes based on research of new and existing technology to align with business needs
• Display and encourage an appreciation of teamwork and inclusivity
• Manage own development to increase own competencies
• Obtain and sustain In-depth system / application knowledge to maximise contribution to the role
• Monitoring system health, resource utilization and performance metrics
• You will be an ideal candidate if you:
• Have a related degree/Diploma
• Related Certifications
• Minimum 3 years System Engineer experience
• Minimum 3 years postgresql experience.
• Have intermediate Linux skills including installing, patching and managing Linux servers on a production environment
• Automating tasks using tooling such as Ansible/Puppet/Chef
• Sql, query analysis, indexing and schema design skills advantageous
• You will have access to:
• Opportunities to network and collaborate
• Challenging Working
• Opportunities to innovate
• We can be a match if you are:
• Curious & courageous - you're driven by always wanting to know more and learn more and you're brave enough to
• Obsessed with mastery - you know what it takes to become good at what you do and are constantly pushing yourself to do it
  
  

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Job Details

Take note that applications will not be accepted on the below date and onwards, kindly submit applications ahead of the closing date indicated below.

07/07/25

All appointments will be made in line with FirstRand Group’s Employment Equity plan. The Bank supports the recruitment and advancement of individuals with disabilities. In order for us to fulfill this purpose, candidates can disclose their disability information on a voluntary basis. The Bank will keep this information confidential unless we are required by law to disclose this information to other parties.