Background information about the job or company (e.g., role context, company overview)

The Malawi Revenue Authority (MRA), an organization entrusted with the assessment, collection, and accounting for tax revenues for the Malawi Government is inviting applications from versatile and suitably qualified candidates to fill the above vacant position in the ICT.

Overall Objective

Managing databases of system and ensure the databases are available for application system

Main Responsibilities

Backing up all databases

Inspecting all backups kept off site

Creating and maintains user profiles in databases

Reviewing and Manage Database Audit logs

Performing all security checks on the databases

Responsible for managing Database Operations

Assisting in database design, creation of new databases, management of existing ones and maintenance of database documentation.

Proactive Monitoring Database Availability and Database Server Resources

Maintaining database system scheduled task

Proactive Monitoring of database performance and query throughput

Assisting in installing, updating and upgrading database software and database performance optimization.

Monitoring and Managing Backups using RMAN, SSMS and Acronis Backup Solution.

Responsible for supporting user daily operations

Resolving and close all database issues as per SLA

Creating /Maintaining Application user Accounts in Asycuda World, SAP and Msonkho Online as per SLA

Maintaining database performance

Managing corrupt data and Database Recovery

Qualifications and Experience

Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or any ICT related fields

Professional certification in database e.g. Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) is an added advantage

At least two (2) years’ experience working with database management systems

Attributes and Competencies

Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills

Effective Planning and organizing skills

Good Interpersonal skills

Excellent Communication skills

Ability to manage time

Any other provided details (e.g., benefits, work environment, team info, or additional notes)

Successful candidates before being appointed will undergo an extensive background check of their integrity. Only when the vetting exercise is favourable shall the Authority make the appointment.

• Backing up all databases
• Inspecting all backups kept off site
• Creating and maintains user profiles in databases
• Reviewing and Manage Database Audit logs
• Performing all security checks on the databases
• Responsible for managing Database Operations
• Assisting in database design, creation of new databases, management of existing ones and maintenance of database documentation.
• Proactive Monitoring Database Availability and Database Server Resources
• Maintaining database system scheduled task
• Proactive Monitoring of database performance and query throughput
• Assisting in installing, updating and upgrading database software and database performance optimization.
• Monitoring and Managing Backups using RMAN, SSMS and Acronis Backup Solution.
• Responsible for supporting user daily operations
• Resolving and close all database issues as per SLA
• Creating /Maintaining Application user Accounts in Asycuda World, SAP and Msonkho Online as per SLA
• Maintaining database performance
• Managing corrupt data and Database Recovery

• Excellent Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Effective Planning and organizing skills
• Good Interpersonal skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Ability to manage time

• Bachelors Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology or any ICT related fields
• Professional certification in database e.g. Oracle Certified Associate (OCA) is an added advantage