Head: Database management (Healthcare / labs / pathology)

Recruiter:

Isilumko Staffing (JHB)

Job Ref:

3425595707

Date posted:

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Location:

Johannesburg, South Africa

SUMMARY:
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POSITION INFO:

One of our leaders in the medical laboratory sector is seeking an experienced and qualified Head of Database management.

Qualifications and experience:

Bachelors' degree - Information Technology / Computer Science and a Post grad will be a BONUS

No less than 8 years' SQL server database admin experience, of which 3 years' in a senior role / leadership role

Must have gained experience in SQL environment, SSIS / SSRS, PowerBI integration, data warehousing

Knowledge of data governance, backup architecture, regulatory compliance (POPIA, ISO 27001)

Great track record as reference checks will be conducted upfront

Key skills:

Enterprise database architecture

Security

Leadership

Resource management

Data governance

Problem solving

Risk management

Stakeholder management

Relationship management

Key performance areas:

Strategy drafting and implementation

Database administration and engineering

Data governance and compliance

Act as Trusted Advisor during migrations, system upgrades and project design

Leading a team

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