Systems Database Administrator

Zimpost (Pvt) Ltd, Harare. On-site. Reports to: Business Applications Manager.

Duties and responsibilities

• Manage Zimpost's database systems.
• Coordinate database security with network administrators.
• Design and improve organisational databases.
• Conduct database optimisation, monitoring and maintenance.
• Maintain database performance metrics.
• Manage database user access, roles and permissions.
• Implement database backup, restoration and disaster recovery procedures.
• Recommend new database technologies.
• Support business continuity and recovery systems.

Qualifications and experience

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Business Studies and Computer Science, Information Systems Technology or equivalent.
• Experience in database management systems.
• Coding and scripting experience.
• Knowledge of business processes.
• Experience with Windows and Linux environments.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and databases such as SQL, Oracle, Progress and Informix.

How to apply: submit an application letter, an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) and certified copies of academic and/or professional certificates, under confidential cover, addressed to: Head Human Resources and Administration, "Vacant Position", P.O. Box 3940, Harare, Zimbabwe. Clearly indicate the position you are applying for. Application deadline: 23 October 2026.