Vacancy title:
Database Administrator
[Type: FULL_TIME, Industry: Professional Services, Category: Computer & IT, Science & Engineering]
Jobs at:
Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL)
Deadline of this Job:
Friday, May 8 2026
Duty Station:
UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala | Kampala | Kampala
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, April 27 2026, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
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JOB DETAILS:
Job Purpose
To manage and maintain enterprise databases ensuring performance, availability, and security.
Key Responsibilities
Database installation and maintenance
Performance tuning and monitoring
Backup and disaster recovery implementation
Qualifications & Experience
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Information Systems, Software Engineering, or a related field.
Minimum of 2-3 years' relevant experience.
A professional certification in database administration or related areas, such as Oracle Certified Professional (OCP), Microsoft Certified: Azure Database Administrator Associate, Microsoft SQL Server certification, or equivalent, is an added advantage.
Proven hands-on experience in administering, monitoring, tuning, and securing enterprise databases such as Oracle, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, or similar platforms.
Strong experience in database backup, recovery, replication, high availability, disaster recovery, and performance tuning.
Demonstrated experience in system landscape management, including development, quality assurance, and production environments.
Good knowledge of operating systems supporting SAP environments, especially Linux/Unix and Windows Server, as well as virtualization and infrastructure dependencies.
Good understanding of system security, access management, audit readiness, logging, and compliance controls in enterprise environments.
Experience with monitoring tools, job scheduling, root-cause analysis, and documentation of standard operating procedures.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder support skills.
Good communication skills and ability to work with technical teams, business users, vendors, and project teams.
High level of integrity, attention to detail, and ability to work under pressure in a mission-critical environment.
Competencies
SQL and Oracle expertise
Database optimization
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 12
Level of Education: bachelor degree
Job application procedure
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To apply, upload your CV (Clearly indicating 3 referees with contacts), Cover letter and all copies of academic and other support documents. Put the job title on the subject line. Only applications received online will be considered.
Address your Application to:
The Head Human Resource and Administration, UEDCL Tower, Plot 37 Nakasero Road, Kampala.
Closing Date:
All applications MUST be submitted by Friday, May 8, 2026 at 5:00 PM.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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