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SYSTEMS ENGINEER (SAP S/4 HANA DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR)

📍 Harare 💼 On-site ⏰ Full Time 📋 Permanent Contract 🏷️ IT and Telecommunications

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Application Deadline

📅 30/09/2026

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Job Description

Job Description

ZESA HOLDINGS (PVT) LTD

Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced candidates to fill the following positions on a fixed-term basis. Prospective female candidates are encouraged to submit their applications.

POST A: SYSTEMS ENGINEER (SAP S/4 HANA DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR)

Fixed Term ContractRef: Z/HHR05/07/2026

Reporting to the Senior Software Engineer, the successful candidate will be required to:

Duties and Responsibilities

* Lead or participate in the installation and configuration of SAP S/4 HANA systems.* Plan and execute system copy/refresh, client copy, and system conversion/upgrade projects.* Manage the entire lifecycle of the HANA database, from deployment to decommissioning.* Perform daily administrative tasks for SAP HANA databases, including monitoring, health checks, and system verification.* Proactively monitor and optimize HANA database performance using tools like HANA Studio, HANA Cockpit, and DBA Cockpit for SQL.* Analyse and troubleshoot performance issues (e.g. memory, CPU, and disk I/O bottlenecks).* Manage database sizing, capacity planning, and storage allocation.* Implement, manage, and regularly test High Availability (HA) and Disaster Recovery (DR) strategies using System Replication and storage-based replication.* Carry out backup and recovery operations, ensuring they are completed successfully and meet the company’s Recovery Point and Recovery Time Objectives (RPO/RTO).* Implement and maintain robust database security policies, including user management, roles, privileges, and auditing.* Perform regular security patching and system upgrades in line with SAP’s maintenance strategy.* Ensure compliance with industry and corporate security standards (e.g. SOX, GDPR).* Automate routine DBA tasks using scripts (SQL, SQL Script, Linux shell) to improve efficiency.* Document system architectures, operational procedures, and configuration details.* Stay current with the latest SAP HANA technologies, features, and best practices.* Manage the SAP Correction and Transport System (CTS) to ensure all configuration and development objects are promoted properly.* Create database interfaces with other systems.

Qualifications and Experience

* Degree in Computer Science/Higher National Diploma in Computer Science or equivalent.* Proven experience as an SAP HANA DBA, with at least two (2) years’ hands-on experience administering SAP S/4 HANA systems in a production environment.* Strong expertise in SAP HANA administration, including backup/recovery, performance tuning and security.* Solid understanding of High Availability and Disaster Recovery concepts for SAP HANA.* Membership of a recognized professional institution.

Special Attributes/Skills

* Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.* Strong communication skills with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.* Proactive and self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.* Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.* Strong commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

Applications should be received not later than 7 August 2026 and should be addressed to:

The Head: Corporate Services (A)ZESA Holdings (Pvt) Ltd25 Samora Machel AvenueP.O. Box 377Harare

OR email: recruitment@zesaholdings.co.zw

Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be responded to.

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