DATABASE ASSISTANT
DATABASE ASSISTANT: VACANCY NO: IT/DA/5/2011
Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing database performance to assist in resolving database problems; developing small application programs and interfaces to University business databases; developing ad-hoc reports to meet user requirements; evaluating, reviewing, and maintain the University's database resources including backup and recovery services to ensure high levels of data quality. The incumbent will also be responsible for implementing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their associated software.
Requirements: A recognised Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification. Working technical knowledge of programming languages, including C, C++ and object oriented programming; operating systems; and backup and recovery techniques is required. Knowledge of database programming under a UNIX environment will be an added advantage. The candidate must have good interpersonal and communication skills, and have good analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary benefits commensurate with qualification and experience.
Full and up-to-date CV, certified true copies of educational certificates and transcripts and at least three references (in sealed envelopes) should be addressed to:
The Manager, Appointments and Administration (Support),
University of Botswana,
P/Bag 0022, Gaborone.
Botswana.
Telephone: 355 4148.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Administration Block, 108/6/GF.
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy Number and Position applied for and (ii) Submit their references directly to the above address.
Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
Duties: The successful candidate will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing database performance to assist in resolving database problems; developing small application programs and interfaces to University business databases; developing ad-hoc reports to meet user requirements; evaluating, reviewing, and maintain the University's database resources including backup and recovery services to ensure high levels of data quality. The incumbent will also be responsible for implementing database policies and procedures to ensure the integrity and availability of databases and their associated software.
Requirements: A recognised Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or an equivalent qualification. Working technical knowledge of programming languages, including C, C++ and object oriented programming; operating systems; and backup and recovery techniques is required. Knowledge of database programming under a UNIX environment will be an added advantage. The candidate must have good interpersonal and communication skills, and have good analytical thinking and problem solving skills.
Remuneration: The University offers a competitive salary benefits commensurate with qualification and experience.
Full and up-to-date CV, certified true copies of educational certificates and transcripts and at least three references (in sealed envelopes) should be addressed to:
The Manager, Appointments and Administration (Support),
University of Botswana,
P/Bag 0022, Gaborone.
Botswana.
Telephone: 355 4148.
Hand delivered applications should be submitted to Administration Block, 108/6/GF.
Applicants should inform their referees to: (i) Quote the Vacancy Number and Position applied for and (ii) Submit their references directly to the above address.
Correspondence will be entered into with shortlisted candidates only.
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