Systems Database Administrator

Job Description

The incumbent will be reporting to the Business Applications Manager and will be responsible for the following, among other duties:
Accountable for the database management systems at Zimpost.
Plan and coordinate database security measures alongside network administrators.
Design and enhance database for the organisation’s MIS/ICT systems.
Conduct periodical database optimisation, monitoring, administration, maintenance and fine tuning.
Record and maintain periodical database performance metrics.
Conduct database user management emphasizing on segregation of duties through assignment of appropriate roles/privileges/permissions.
Manage security and disaster recovery aspects of a database.
Establish, plan, configure and perform database backup/ restorations and DRP procedures.
Advise on new database technologies with a view of implementing them.
Assist in the development and maintenance of the business continuity and recovery system for the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

The incumbent will be reporting to the Business Applications Manager and will be responsible for the following, among other duties:
Accountable for the database management systems at Zimpost.
Plan and coordinate database security measures alongside network administrators.
Design and enhance database for the organisation’s MIS/ICT systems.
Conduct periodical database optimisation, monitoring, administration, maintenance and fine tuning.
Record and maintain periodical database performance metrics.
Conduct database user management emphasizing on segregation of duties through assignment of appropriate roles/privileges/permissions.
Manage security and disaster recovery aspects of a database.
Establish, plan, configure and perform database backup/ restorations and DRP procedures.
Advise on new database technologies with a view of implementing them.
Assist in the development and maintenance of the business continuity and recovery system for the organization.

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Business Studies and Computer Science, Information Systems Technology or an equivalent bachelor’s degree.
Experience in database management systems.
Experience in coding and scripting
Thorough knowledge of business processes
Hands-on experience in windows and Linux based environments, ERPs, fronted systems, database management systems such as SQL, Oracle, Progress, Informix.

How to Apply

If you wish to be considered for any of the above positions, please submit your application, Curriculum Vitae, certified copies of academic and/or professional certificates, addressed under confidential cover to:

Head Human Resources and Administration
‘Vacant Position’
P O Box 3940
Harare

APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE SUBMITTED NOT LATER THAN 23 OCTOBER 2026