Database Administrator

Industry: Manufacturing/ FMCG
Location: Central Kenya
Salary Kshs 50 –60K gross

Job Purpose:

The position serves as the primary in-house consultant on ALL IT related matters; to meet all organizational information-related needs by analyzing requirements; availing resources to meet these requirements and recommending system controls; Protocols and database Administration.

Main Duties

s   Act as the first point of reference on all ERP related queries and/ or requirements

s   Database administration and systems maintenance

s   Troubleshooting problems and providing IT solutions

s   Meet operational objectives by studying business functions; gathering information; evaluating output requirements and formats.

s   Provides solutions by analyzing requirements; evaluating capabilities, designing processes and developing systems.

s   Improving systems by studying current practices; designing modifications.

s   Recommending controls by identifying problems; writing improved procedures.

s   Maintains system protocols by writing and updating procedures.

s   Provides references for users by writing and maintaining user documentation; providing help desk support; training users.

s   Maintains user confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

s   Prepares technical reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing information and trends.

s   Contributing to overall team effectiveness by consistently achieving intended results

Skills Requirements

s   Software Design, documentation, development and implementation skills

s   Systems/ information analysis and report generation.

s   Software Maintenance and routine hardware troubleshooting

s   Advanced Written and oral Communication skills

s   Ability to identify gaps and Promote Process Improvement

s   Database administration and Maintenance

s   Excellent IT skills.

s   Attention to Detail

s   Education and Experience:

s   Relevant Degree/ equivalent qualification in IT-related field

s   Advanced diploma or higher qualification in Business Administration/ Sales Management

s   Over 3-5 years’ relevant experience in a busy organization.

s   Extensive knowledge of, and familiarity with SAP ERP is mandatory

Personal Attributes:

s   Be Highly professional with the ability to maintain confidentiality 

s   Solid and verifiable record of achievements

Other requirements

s   Willingness to submit to rigorous background check and behavioural testing

If you meet the above requirements send your CV only, to vacancies@corporatestaffing.co.ke , indicating the title (Database Administrator – 50 – 60K) on the subject line before the 31st January, 2014.

We do not charge for interviews.
Please note your current salary on your CV. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Recruitment Manager
Corporate Staffing Services
3rd Floor, Nabui House, Unga Lane Westlands (Next To Unga House) Nairobi.