Senior Database Administrator (Natural ADABAS) at SITA

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Based in SITA Centurion at SITA. Applications close 24 September 2026. Sector: Information and Communication Technology.

Responsibilities

Prepare infrastructure for implementation and deployment
Management and administration of application, database, patches and service packs
Provide user support, 3rd party support, reporting and communication
Report on the work of the section to ensure accountability
Security and disaster recovery
Develop procedures and standards for database administration and related services and monitor implementation thereof
Management and supervision of the team
Financial management

Requirements

Minimum 3-year National Higher Diploma or Degree in an ICT related field (Computer Science, Information Systems, Technology and Engineering)
6-7 years practical work experience of database administration on different platforms with management/supervisory responsibility in a large corporate/public sector organization
Programming experience in ADABAS, Natural and Job Control Language (JCL)
Experience with Reporting, Pricing and Analytics, and IT Infrastructure
Technical competencies: ADABAS, NATURAL, COMPLETE, JCL, ADASTRIP, VISTA, IMS, Datacom, IDMS, Oracle, Slimily, Postgress, IT hardware and software, Linux and Windows Server environments, SQL Clustering, SQL Always on, MySQL Replication, SCOM
Basic knowledge of application development
Advanced Agile/Scrum knowledge
Advanced knowledge of software development lifecycle and database change management & automation
Project Management, Business/Systems Liaison, Customer Relationship Management, Meta Data Management, Information Architecture/Strategy, Business Intelligence Architecture/Tools
Interpersonal/behavioural competencies: Attention to Detail, Analytical thinking, Continuous Learning, Disciplined, Resilience, and Stress Management

Nice to have

ADABAS/Natural/JCL Oracle/MySQL/MCSE/MCSA certifications
Experience with Mainframe services (ADABAS, Natural, JCL, VISTA and ADASTRIP)

How to apply

Log onto the e-Government Portal: www.eservices.gov.za and follow the recruitment process. Register using your ID and personal information, use the received one-time pin to complete registration, log in, click on Employment & Labour, then click on Recruitment Citizen to create profile, update profile, browse and apply for jobs. For queries/support contact eRecruitmentSupport@sita.co.za. CVs sent to email addresses will not be considered.

Application deadline

24 September 2026

Frequently asked questions

When do applications close for this Senior Database Administrator (Natural ADABAS) role?

Applications close on Thursday, 24 September 2026. Submit yours through SITA's official application channel before that date. Late applications are typically not considered.

Where is this Senior Database Administrator (Natural ADABAS) role based?

The position is based in SITA Centurion. Check the job description above for any hybrid arrangement, and confirm specifics with SITA directly if remote work is important to you.

What does SITA do?

SITA is an Employment Equity employer operating in the ICT sector, managing government information systems and software development.

What skills or experience does this role require?

Based on this listing, SITA is looking for candidates with experience in ADABAS, Natural, JCL, Database Administration, Oracle, MySQL. Read the full job description above for complete requirements, including any qualification or years-of-experience thresholds.

How do I apply for this Senior Database Administrator (Natural ADABAS) position?

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