Senior Administrator: Data Analyst

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Role Purpose/Business Unit:

The role of the Senior Administrator: Data Analyst is responsible for maintaining software systems, key focus is Datastage with and future state to expand to other data platforms

Your responsibilities will include:

• Maintaining software systems, key focus is Datastage with and future state to expand to other data platforms.
• Evaluating and testing new software programs. key focus is Datastage with and future state to expand to other data platforms.
• Optimizing software for speed and scalability
• Writing and testing code
• Consulting with other developers, engineers, security specialists, and other stakeholders
• Presenting new features to stakeholders and internal customers
• To troubleshoot and resolve application and system issues, develop solutions, document correction processes, and ensure fixes are implemented and monitored.
• To compile incident reports, attend/conduct incident reviews, and follow through to ensure permanent fixes for production problems. In Operations this is normal as it’s a collaborative effort
• To interface with different role players (Vendors, Change Management, IT, Customer Care departments, etc.) to ensure that any operational changes or incidents are effectively and efficiently resolved, and a solution is implemented. In Operations this is normal as it’s a collaborative effort
• To plan and optimize change controls as a result of system/application upgrades and configuration changes, adhering to Change Control procedures. 
• To be involved with and facilitate the process of acceptance and/or application performance testing to ensure a stable production environment.
• To input into capacity plans (e.g., stability, performance, storage, etc.) to ensure systems have resources for future growth.
• Ensuring the delivery of files/data and reporting systems (Service availability). Implementation of releases across applications in our environment (IT/IS rollouts).
• Ensuring secure connectivity between DataStage and source systems, internal and external 
• Onboarding new application users' accounts on to relevant Cyber security systems.
• Monitor Datastage Application and Database Vulnerabilities.
• Ensure complete transferring of Source data (Service management).
• Performing standby duties across applications.

The ideal candidate for this role will have:

• Skills and Experience
• Grade 12 essential.
• 2-3 years' Work experience support IT 
• Certifications Advantageous 
• A total of at least 2 - 3 years relevant work experience of which at least two years is in supporting the successful delivery of Application Support will be advantageous.
• Excellent collaboration and effective interaction with application development teams
• Experience working with ETL’s, and databases will be advantageous  
• 1+ year’s working experience in an Agile Delivery Team will be advantageous.
• Experience in the use of analytics — log file analysis and troubleshooting Experience managing senior stakeholders.

• Knowledge of data warehouse concepts:
  
  • Physical database design
  • Data Transformation
  • Architecture
• Able to understand:
  
  • Data modelling
  • ETL Architecture and Design
  • Evaluate and construct. 
  • SQL scripts
• Basics knowledge and understanding of the following would be advantageous:
  
  • Telecommunications systems and solutions
  • Data Warehousing, utilities, tools and applications 
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent team working, interpersonal and facilitation skills in multi-functional team environment
• Excellent oral and written communication skills and presentation abilities
• Analytical and problem solving and logical thinking skills.
• Ability to think outside of the norm and challenge the status quo by providing innovative alternatives
• Ability to present information and argue points
• Organized, adaptable, a self-starter, highly motivated by challenge, and a team player

We make an impact by offering:

• Enticing incentive programs and competitive benefit packages
• Retirement funds, risk benefits, and medical aid benefits
• Cell phone and data benefits, advantages fibre connection discounts, and exclusive staff discounts offered in collaboration with partner companies

Closing date for Applications: 11 February 2026.  

The base location for this role is Vodacom, Midrand Campus.  

The company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply.
Vodacom is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values diversity & inclusion.