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Oracle ERP Database Administrator

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Job Location:

Centurion - South Africa

Hourly Salary: ZAR 400 - 400

Posted: 30 October 2026 (3 days ago)

Application Deadline: 28 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Oracle ERP Database Administrator (Part-Time Contract)

Position: Oracle ERP Database Administrator (Oracle ERP DBA)
Employment Type: Part-Time Contract
Working Hours: 4 hours per week / 16 hours per month
Rate: Up to R450 per hour
Experience Required: Minimum 5 years

About the Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and technically proficient Oracle ERP Database Administrator to provide specialised database administration and production support services on a part-time contractual basis.

This opportunity is ideally suited to an established Oracle DBA Consultant who is interested in providing expert-level support for business-critical Oracle ERP environments within a limited monthly allocation of hours.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the stability security performance availability and recoverability of Oracle databases supporting enterprise ERP operations including Oracle E-Business Suite (EBS).

Key Responsibilities

Oracle Database Administration

Install configure maintain patch and upgrade Oracle databases.
Administer Oracle databases supporting ERP and Oracle EBS environments.
Perform routine database monitoring health checks and capacity planning.
Manage database storage tablespaces users roles profiles and access privileges.
Maintain database stability and availability across enterprise environments.

Oracle ERP / EBS Support

Provide database-level support across development test and production environments.
Support Oracle EBS patching upgrades cloning and environment refreshes.
Troubleshoot ERP database incidents and concurrent processing issues.
Support interfaces integrations and database dependencies.
Collaborate with functional and technical teams to resolve issues.

Database Performance & Optimisation

Monitor database performance and identify bottlenecks.
Conduct SQL tuning query optimisation and database performance analysis.
Monitor CPU memory I/O and storage utilisation.
Recommend and implement database performance improvements.

Backup Recovery & High Availability

Manage and maintain Oracle RMAN backup and recovery processes.
Support Oracle Data Guard and standby database environments.
Assist with disaster recovery failover testing and business continuity requirements.
Ensure database recovery procedures are documented and tested.

Security Troubleshooting & Production Support

Maintain database security access controls and compliance standards.
Provide second- and third-line technical support.
Investigate database incidents identify root causes and implement resolutions.
Support database migrations change management and release activities.
Maintain accurate technical documentation and operational procedures.

Minimum Requirements

Candidates must demonstrate:

5 years of hands-on Oracle Database Administration experience.
Significant experience supporting Oracle ERP / Oracle E-Business Suite environments.
Strong technical experience with Oracle Database 19c/21c or other relevant current versions.
Practical experience with Oracle RMAN backup and recovery.
Working knowledge of Oracle Data Guard and high-availability environments.
Strong SQL and PL/SQL knowledge.
Experience with Oracle Enterprise Manager.
Database performance monitoring and tuning expertise.
Linux/Unix administration and shell scripting.
Database patching upgrades migrations and environment cloning.
Database security disaster recovery and production incident management.
Understanding of ITIL principles and service management processes.

Advantageous Skills

Oracle RAC experience.
Oracle Database certifications.
Oracle E-Business Suite certification or additional EBS expertise.
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) knowledge or certification.
Linux or ITIL certification.

Qualifications

A relevant qualification in Information Technology Computer Science or Information Systems or equivalent practical experience.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate should demonstrate:

Strong analytical and technical troubleshooting abilities.
Ability to independently resolve complex Oracle database issues.
Excellent attention to detail and documentation.
Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Ability to work effectively within enterprise production environments.
Accountability professionalism and a proactive approach to issue resolution.

Contract Details

Time Commitment: Approximately 4 hours per week totalling 16 hours per month.
Hourly Rate: Maximum R450 per hour.
Contract Type: Part-time consultancy engagement.
This opportunity is particularly well suited to experienced Oracle DBAs seeking additional consulting assignments within a limited monthly allocation of hours.

How to Apply

Interested candidates who meet the technical requirements are invited to submit their updated CV.

Email: emailprotected
Email Subject: Application Oracle ERP Database Administrator (Part-Time)

Please ensure your CV clearly highlights your Oracle DBA experience Oracle EBS exposure relevant database technologies and enterprise production support experience.

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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