Overview
Oracle Operations Consultant/Expert Jobs in Johannesburg, South Africa at Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Position: Oracle Operations Consultant (Expert)
Job Description
Oracle Operations Consultant (Expert Level) – Contract Opportunity | Global Motor Industry IT Hub
Our client in the motor industry is seeking a highly skilled Oracle Operations Consultant to join their fast-paced, globally connected IT hub. This world-class environment supports innovation and delivery of complex solutions in database operations, cloud migration, automation, and enterprise-scale infrastructure — serving internal global stakeholders across a major international automotive brand.
This is a rare opportunity to work within a cutting-edge tech environment that embraces flexibility, collaboration, and global impact.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities
Act as technical liaison for database-related operations and cloud services.
Develop automation solutions for Cloud and On-Prem infrastructure.
Provide support for Oracle on-prem and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).
Code self-service and automation features for infrastructure services.
Handle incidents (CIM), problem management (PM), and change requests (CM).
Interface with Oracle support and other third-party providers.
Participate in knowledge sharing, coaching, and continuous improvement efforts.
Must-Have Skills
Deep expertise in Oracle database architecture
, PL/SQL, performance tuning, backup/recovery, scripting.
Experience in UNIX/Linux environments
.
Proven experience in Oracle database administration and operations
.
Strong understanding of ITIL processes and enterprise IT support environments.
Nice-to-Have / Advantageous
Experience with
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and autonomous databases.
Oracle Zero Downtime Migration (ZDM) tool experience.
RESTful services, AWS, Azure, clustered infrastructure (e.g., Veritas).
Familiarity with Dev Ops tools such as Terraform, Ansible, Run Deck, Nagios, Grafana
.
Tools:
Jira, Confluence, Microsoft Teams.
Shell scripting proficiency.
German language skills (beneficial but not required).
Qualifications & Experience
Degree in Computer Science or a related technical field (or equivalent work experience).
5+ years of experience in Oracle database and cloud-related roles.
Experience with large-scale infrastructure operations, automation, and enterprise-level support.
Requirements
Database Administration, Oracle PL/SQL Development, Shell Scripting, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), ITIL Framework, Cloud Migration (ZDM Tool)
Title: Oracle Operations Consultant/Expert
Company: Sabenza IT & Recruitment
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Category: IT/Tech (Cloud Computing, Data Engineer, Systems Engineer, IT Consultant)
