Position: Database Administrator
Reference No: HR4/4/3/2DA/UIF
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Duration: 1-Year Contract
Salary: R896,436 per annum (all-inclusive)
Centre: Unemployment Insurance Fund (UIF), Pretoria
Minimum Requirements
- A three-year tertiary qualification (NQF Level 6) in Information Technology, Computer Science, or Information Systems
- Oracle 11g Certification
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience, including:
- 3 years functional IT experience
- 2 years in a management role
- Knowledge of the following legislation:
- Public Financial Management Act (PFMA)
- Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA)
- Basic Conditions of Employment Act (BCEA)
- Protected Disclosures Act
- Labour Relations Act (LRA)
- Public Service Regulations and Act
- Unemployment Insurance Act (UIA) and Contributions Act (UICA)
- Technical Knowledge:
- System Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Required Skills:
- Attention to detail
- Analytical thinking and problem-solving
- Conflict management
- Strong planning and organizational skills
- Presentation and communication skills
- Computer literacy
- Report writing
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks
- Creativity
- Valid driver’s license
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the installation and upgrades of Oracle Server Databases
- Optimize database performance and resolve technical issues
- Participate in database design and conduct PL/SQL code reviews for system enhancements
- Perform database cloning, imports, and backups for testing environments
- Monitor and support live database operations within the UIF
- Manage staff and resources within the sub-directorate
Application Process
Enquiries:
Mr. K.R. Makweya – Tel: (012) 337 1422
Applications Must Be Sent To:
Email: Jobs-UIF24@labour.gov.za
Or submit by post:
Chief Director: Corporate Services
P.O. Box 1851, Pretoria, 0001
Or hand-delivered to:
Corner Lilian Ngoyi and Pretorius Streets, ABSA Towers Building, Pretoria
Attention: Sub-Directorate: Human Resources Management, UIF
Important Notes
- Closing Date: 23 May 2025 — 16:00 (walk-in) / 00:00 (online)
- Use the new Z83 application form, available at www.gov.za/documents
- Submit the Z83 form and a comprehensive CV as a single PDF attachment. No JPEG or image submissions will be accepted
- Incomplete, unsigned, or outdated forms will lead to disqualification
- Only shortlisted candidates will be asked to submit certified documents before the interview
- Foreign qualifications must include a SAQA evaluation report
- Only successful applicants will be contacted. If you do not hear back within 8 weeks, consider your application unsuccessful
- Shortlisted candidates may undergo technical and generic suitability assessments
- Final appointment is subject to background checks (criminal, credit, qualification, etc.)
- By applying, you consent to the processing of your personal information in compliance with POPIA
- The Department reserves the right not to fill this post
- Employment equity principles will guide the selection process to promote representivity
