Overview
Lusaka Water Supply and Sanitation Company Limited (LWSC) is seeking a qualified and performance-driven Database Administrator to support the effective management, integrity, and security of its database systems. Reporting to the Senior Database Administrator, the role is central to ensuring optimal database performance, safeguarding information assets, and supporting company-wide digital operations, including ERP systems and asset management platforms.

Main Responsibilities
• Oversee database performance, growth, integrity, and security while ensuring efficient query responses.
• Implement and manage backup, recovery, archiving, and restoration procedures, including periodic database restoration tests.
• Develop applications, data warehouses, dashboards, and intelligent reports through data mining and analytics.
• Design and execute backup and recovery strategies across all company database systems.
• Support ERP system administration, upgrades, optimization, and integration with other platforms.
• Collaborate with relevant departments to ensure system changes align with organizational processes and staff requirements.
• Maintain and update the Asset Register, collating data from surveys and managing system integration.
• Identify and mitigate risks related to database downtime, data loss, and system security.

Required Qualifications and Skills
• Degree in Computer Science or Information Technology, with a valid School Certificate.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience in database management and programming.
• Certification in Database Administration/Management.
• Membership with ICTAZ (mandatory); EIZ membership is an added advantage.
• Experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and Asset Management is desirable.
• Strong skills in Microsoft SQL scripting, database administration, programming, and ERP system support.
• High-level analytical, leadership, and presentation skills, with strong business acumen.
• Excellent communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities, with strong ethical standards.