Assistant Director: System Backup SpecialistJohannesburg

Requirements

Duties

• To maintain the organization’s backup infrastructure, ensuring data is securely backed up and recoverable.
• Backup Policy implementation.
• Maintain and implement a comprehensive backup and recovery policies and procedures.
• Enforce database-level access controls, encryption standards, and audit policies.
• Conduct backup security assessments and ensure full compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Assess current and future data protection.
• Provide Maintenance and Support of Backup Services.
• Enforce completion of backup jobs and adherence to established Service Level Agreements (SLAs) and recovery point objective.
• Perform regular maintenance including patching, index rebuilding, and data cleanup.
• Automate repetitive maintenance tasks to reduce manual intervention.
• Participate in development and testing disaster recovery plans.
• Implement Backup Software Upgrades.
• Plan and carry out version upgrades with minimal system downtime.
• Ensure backward compatibility and integration with existing applications.
• Participate in data restoration.
• Ensure accurate and timely recovery of lost and corrupt data.
• Monitor backup performance, troubleshoot issues, and optimize backup schedules.
• Documentation and Reporting.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation on database infrastructure, processes, and backup policies.
• Generate detailed reports on performance, backup health, and system audits.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders.
• Work closely with IT teams, developers, and academic departments to ensure robust data services.
• Participate in technical planning and infrastructure development discussions.

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Notes from the department

• Only an updated comprehensive CV (with detailed personal information, duties, experience, and references) is required.
• The online Z83 form must be completed in full.
• All fields of Section A, B, C and D of the online Z83 must be completed in full.
• Section E, F, G (Due to the limited space on the online Z83 it is acceptable for applicants to indicate refer to CV or see attached.
• However, the question related to conditions that prevent re-appointment under Part “F” must be answered and declaration signed.
• Applicants are not required to attach copies of qualifications.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be required to submit certified copies of qualifications and other related documents.
• Non-RSA Citizens/Permanent Resident Permit holders in possession of foreign qualifications must be accompanied by an evaluation report issued by the South African Qualification Authority (SAQA) (only when shortlisted).
• Shortlisted candidates must be available for interviews at a date and time determined by the Gauteng Department of e-Government.
• The appointment is subject to positive outcomes on employment suitability checks, which include but are not limited to security clearance, security vetting, qualification/study verification, citizenship verification, financial/asset record check, previous employment verification, and criminal record.
• Successful candidates must obtain a positive security clearance.
• Applicants who fail to meet the requirements will not be considered.
• Such applications will be regarded as a regret.
• All shortlisted candidates, including SMS, shall undertake two pre-entry assessments.
• One must be a practical exercise, and the other must be an integrity (ethical conduct) assessment.
• Selection panels shall score both technical exercises as an additional criterion in the interview process.
• Please note that all applicants for Senior Management positions are required to complete the SMS Pre-Entry Programme administered by the National School of Government (NSG) prior to appointment.
• No appointment will take place without the successful completion of the pre-entry certificate and submission of proof thereof.
• The Course is available at NSG under the name Certificate for entry into the SMS and the full details can be sourced by the following link: https://www.thensg.gov.za/trainingcourse/smspre-entry-programme/.
• For more information regarding the course please visit the NSG website: www.thensg.gov.za.
• All shortlisted candidates for SMS posts will be subjected to a technical exercise and interview.
• Following the technical exercise and interview, a maximum of three (3) SMS candidates will undergo psychometric assessments to assess cognitive capabilities, behavioural preferences, emotional intelligence, and integrity.
• (This applies only when there is an SMS post).” If you have not received a response from this institution within three months of the closing date, please consider your application unsuccessful.
• The Department reserves the right not to make any appointment(s) to the below advertised post(s).