Database Administrator

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Master Data Management

• Maintain and validate procurement master data (vendors, materials, pricing, contracts) in ERP/SAP or procurement systems.
• Execute master data creation, changes, and deletions accurately and timely.
• Process a high volume of transactions daily and prioritize data entry requests.
• Ensure data accuracy, completeness, and consistency across procurement databases.
• Implement data governance best practices and standardisation procedures.
• Conduct regular audits to identify and correct data errors.
• Analyse and correct data anomalies by comparing system records with source documents.
• Work with Finance, Procurement, and other Business units to resolve data discrepancies.
• Track requests from receipt to completion.
• Prepare files for mass updates and ensure efficient processing.
• Modify or improve filing systems for better efficiency.
• Monitor contract expirations, renewals, and compliance deadlines.
• Verify supplier documentation during onboarding (tax compliance, public liability insurance, letter of good standing, B_BBEE, certifications).
• Maintaining internal supplier database by maintaining integration with the Central Supplier Database (CSD).

Quality Management

• Manage data and keep up to date records relating to the acquisitioning of goods and services.
• SCM data analytics.

KEY PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES

• Analytical skills  
• Presentation and facilitation skills
• Communication skills (Oral and Written)
• Customer orientation
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Report writing skills. 
• Honesty and confidentiality
• Integrity

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12; and
• NQF 6 National Diploma or B-Tech Supply Chain Management or equivalent.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

• A minimum  of 3 years’ relevant experience.
• Must have a good understanding of Supply Chain processes, systems and tools.
• Computer literacy.

The Council for Geoscience is committed to Employment Equity and diversity. In accordance with the Employment Equity prescripts, preference will be given but not limited to candidates from under-represented designated groups. Females and people from previously disadvantaged groups and sectors are encouraged to apply.

Correspondence will be limited to shortlisted candidates only. If you have not been contacted within eight (8) weeks after the closing date of this advertisement, please consider your application unsuccessful.

All appointments are subject to positive vetting results.

The processing of your personal information by the Council for Geoscience will be done in accordance with the POPI Act 4 of 2013.

For enquiries, please contact us at recruitment@geoscience.org.za. Please note: Applications submitted to this email address and CGS social media platforms will not be considered.

Closing Date: 15 May 2026