Database Administration Manager – ICT – Level 7 (1 Post)
Ict & Computer Jobs
Job Description
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons to fill the following posts within the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) – an equal opportunity employer.
Duties and Responsibilities
▪ To lead the governance, resilience and compliance of ZIMRA’s Oracle, Windows-based, (primarily SQL Server and related enterprise systems), Postgres and other open-source database platforms
▪ Ensure strategic alignment, operational integrity and audit readiness of database systems
▪ Oversee patching schedules, validate backup, performance optimisation, incident classification and systemic problem resolution
▪ Provide technical and governance authority across database operations,
▪ Ensure ZIMRA’s database estate remains resilient, compliant and aligned with COBIT 2019
Lead and support enterprise ICT and digital transformation initiatives aligned to ZIMRA strategic objectives and modern tax administration requirements.
Ensure availability, resilience, optimisation, governance and security of mission-critical and enterprise platforms.
Implement governance controls, operational standards, audit requirements and compliance frameworks aligned to COBIT 2019, ITIL, ISO/IEC 27001, NIST and ICT policy.
▪ Mentor graduate trainees, junior analysts and technical teams while promoting knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
Qualifications and Experience
Job Skills and Competencies
▪ Advanced proficiency in SQL Server administration (SSMS, AlwaysOn Availability Groups, clustering)
▪ Strong knowledge of query optimisation, indexing strategies and performance tuning
▪ Experience with enterprise backup and recovery tools (Veeam, Commvault, Bacula, pgBackRest).
▪ Competence in patch management, configuration baselines and secure deployments for database systems.
▪ Familiarity with monitoring tools (Nagios, SolarWinds, Prometheus, Zabbix) and proactive alerting.
▪ Awareness of cloud integration (Azure SQL, AWS RDS) for hybrid database environments
▪ Strong understanding of enterprise ICT governance, cybersecurity, digital transformation and tax administration environments.
▪ Knowledge of enterprise governance frameworks including COBIT 2019, ITIL 4, ISO/IEC 27001 and data protection legislation.
▪ Strong analytical, problem-solving, troubleshooting and operational risk management capability.
▪ Ability to work effectively in multidisciplinary, high-pressure and mission-critical environments.
▪ Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, technical reporting and presentation skills.
▪ Understanding of enterprise systems integration, operational resilience, audit readiness and compliance management.
▪ Ability to manage priorities, support operational excellence and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in ICT, Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent discipline.
Professional certification in database administration
▪ At least 5 years’ experience supporting large-scale enterprise platforms or public sector digital transformation initiatives.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit applications, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae by 19 May 2026. All applications should be emailed to ZimraRecruitment@zimra.co.zw with the position title clearly stated in the email subject line, e.g. Head ICT Operations & Service Delivery – ICT Level 5. The applications should be
addressed to:
Director Human Capital
Zimbabwe Revenue Authority
6th Floor ZB Centre
Corner First Street / Kwame Nkrumah Avenue
P. O. Box 4360
HARARE
Please note that only shortlisted applicants will be responded to and females are encouraged to apply.