Senior Database Administrator (Oracle)

CIPC Recruitment

Job Purpose: To maintain and support the CIPC’s Oracle Databases.

A relevant National Diploma in the field of Information Technology or Computer Science.
An Oracle training and certification
Cloud training and certification will be an added advantage.

A relevant National Diploma in the field of Information Technology or Computer Science.
An Oracle training and certification
Minimum of 10 years of experience in the field of Information Technology.
Minimum of 5 years of experience as an Oracle DBA in an organisation similar to CIPC.
Experience in Unix, Linux OS, IT Network and Operating Systems.
Experience in troubleshooting technical problems involving databases and operating system.
Experience in effective communication and collaborating in a high-performance team environment.
Experience in providing technical support in a customer service role;
Familiarity with networking topology concepts.
Familiarity with Microsoft Active Directory and DHCP concepts.
Familiarity with Microsoft Exchange Server and supported clients e.g. Outlook, WebApp, etc.
Familiarity with SAN storage
Experienced in MS SQL and Informix databases shall be advantageous.

Installation, configuration, upgrades, and patch management of Oracle Databases.
Monitor and maintain the Oracle Databases and the operating system.
Monitor and review system logs and detect and troubleshoot problems.
Database Upgrades and future releases
Apply Industry best practices relevant to the CIPC environment.
Patch Application
Disaster Recovery
High Availability
Cloning
Very Large Database (VLDB)
Clustering and Failover
Demonstrate day-to-day work adherence to security best practices, access control and security policies;
Demonstrate day-to-day adherence to change control precepts and practices;
- Manage cloud environments,

Closing Date: 23 July 2026