The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
Senior Specialist Database Administrator
The South African Revenue Service (SARS)
About SARS
As South Africa’s national tax authority, SARS operates as an autonomous agency responsible for tax administration and customs services. We focus on efficient revenue collection and upholding strong customs controls to support national economic stability.
Position Overview
Job Type: Full Time
Experience: 8-15 years
Location: Pretoria, Gauteng
Key Responsibilities
- Manage production databases (24/7 support including after-hours)
- Optimize database performance and troubleshoot complex queries
- Implement backup/recovery strategies and high availability solutions
- Collaborate with software development teams on database integration
- Develop automated processes and improve system architecture
Requirements
Education:
• Bachelor’s Degree/Advanced Diploma in IT/Computer Science (NQF 7)
OR
• Senior Certificate (NQF 4) with relevant certifications
OR
• 15 years’ DB2 experience with Senior Certificate
Technical Expertise:
• 8+ years advanced DB2 LUW administration
• Performance tuning in high-volume environments
• HADR implementation and disaster recovery
• AIX/Linux scripting and advanced RDBMS functions
Preferred Skills
- IBM DB2 certification
- Experience with clustering technologies
- XML/JSON data handling
- Automation development capabilities
Key Competencies
Behavioral:
Analytical thinking · Problem solving · Organizational awareness · Commitment to learning
Technical:
Database architecture · System security · Query optimization · Governance compliance
Application Details
Submission Deadline: 5 August 2025
Only candidates meeting all requirements will be contacted for interviews.
SARS promotes employment equity – designated groups are encouraged to apply.
Important: SARS never requests payment for recruitment processes.
Submit applications through official career portals only.
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